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BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 vs BS 970 EN2A

Strong Match — 94.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 EN2A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is typically used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two), while BS 970 EN2A is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN2A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 vs BS 970 EN2A is a 94.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A81 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A78 BS 970 (Part 1) 070A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 EN2A
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.12
Mn (%) <=0.80 <=0.50
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
P (%) Not specified <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 EN2A
Condition As-rolled Not specified
Tensile Strength 310 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 25 % min Not specified
Hardness 121 HB min Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
BS 970 EN2A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2A?
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 and BS 970 EN2A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 and BS 970 EN2A?
BS 970 EN2A specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 be substituted with BS 970 EN2A?
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 and BS 970 EN2A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.