Strong Match — 85.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN19A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN19A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for 45/55 (r), 50/60 (s), 55/65 (t), 60/70 (u), 65/75 (v) tons/sq in according to ruling section., while BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 is commonly used for used for aircraft parts, heavy-duty gears, transmission shafts, connecting rods, crankshafts, and engineering fasteners..
BS 970 EN19A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN19A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 is a 85.1% 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 85.1%.
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 EN19A
BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40
Tensile Strength
≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥22%
Not specified
Hardness
201-255 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN19A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S), 55/65 (T), 60/70 (U), 65/75 (V) tons/sq in according to ruling section.
BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40
Used for aircraft parts, heavy-duty gears, transmission shafts, connecting rods, crankshafts, and engineering fasteners.
Key Differences
BS 970 EN19A specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40.
Can BS 970 EN19A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40?
BS 970 EN19A and BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN19A 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 EN19A and BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40?
BS 970 EN19A specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40.
Can BS 970 EN19A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40?
BS 970 EN19A and BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 709M40 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN19A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.