Strong Match — 95.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is a 95.1% 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 95.1%.
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) 210A15
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Not specified
Tensile Strength
460 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
16 % min
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.