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BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs SAE J403 1132

Close Alternative — 82.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and SAE J403 1132 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while SAE J403 1132 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1132 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs SAE J403 1132 is a 82.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 82.4%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15:
SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
82.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
82.4%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 SAE J403 1132
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 SAE J403:2009
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.27-0.34
Mn (%) 1.20-1.50 1.35-1.65
S (%) 0.10-0.18 0.08-0.13
P (%) Not specified <=0.030
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) 214A15 SAE J403 1132
Condition Case hardened, 19 mm test bar Not specified
Tensile Strength 650 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 12 % min Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Case hardening steel (section four)
SAE J403 1132
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and SAE J403 1132 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and SAE J403 1132?
SAE J403 1132 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 be substituted with SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and SAE J403 1132 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.