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BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs SAE J403 1117

Strong Match — 85.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and SAE J403 1117 (SAE J403:2014) 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 1117 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 1117 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 vs SAE J403 1117 is a 85.9% 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 85.9%.

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 SAE J403 1132 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 SAE J403 1117
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 SAE J403:2014
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.13-0.18 0.14-0.20
Mn (%) 1.20-1.50 1.00-1.30
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 1117
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 1117
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1117?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and SAE J403 1117 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1117 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 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) 214A15 and SAE J403 1117?
SAE J403 1117 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 be substituted with SAE J403 1117?
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 and SAE J403 1117 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1117 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.