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BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs BS 970 EN8

Close Alternative — 78.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 EN8 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 is typically used for micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel (section two), while BS 970 EN8 is commonly used for shafts, gears, studs, keys, general machined parts. BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN8 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs BS 970 EN8 is a 78.1% 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 78.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 BS 970 EN8
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.55 0.35-0.45
Si (%) 0.15-0.60 0.05-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-1.50 0.60-1.00
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.060
S (%) 0.045-0.065 <=0.060
V (%) 0.08-0.20 Not specified
Al (%) <=0.035 Not specified
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) 280M01 BS 970 EN8
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥278 MPa (18 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥20%
Hardness Not specified 152-207 HB
Condition Not specified NGC 1, Normalised, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01
Micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel (section two)
BS 970 EN8
Shafts, gears, studs, keys, general machined parts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 EN8 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN8
Round Bar → (29 listings)
Diameter: 32–70 mm (1.26–2.76 in)
Length: 4800–7000 mm (188.98–275.59 in)
Square Bar → (6 listings)
Size: 30–40 mm (1.18–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6600 mm (192.91–259.84 in)
Forging → (6 listings)
Diameter: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 500–800 mm (19.69–31.5 in)
Wire Rod Coil → (4 listings)
Diameter: 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in)
Flat Bar → (4 listings)
Thickness: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Width: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 3100–6500 mm (122.05–255.91 in)
Hollow Bar → (3 listings)
OD: 120–120 mm (4.72–4.72 in)
ID: 60–60 mm (2.36–2.36 in)
Length: 5500–6500 mm (216.54–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN8
52 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 EN8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 specifies V, Al which are not specified for BS 970 EN8.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 be substituted with BS 970 EN8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 EN8 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.