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BS 970 EN1A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07

Strong Match — 92.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN1A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 EN1A is typically used for automatic screw machine parts, bolts, studs, shafts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is commonly used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (table 2).. BS 970 EN1A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN1A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is a 92.2% 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 92.2%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN1A:
SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1141 SAE J403 1144 IS 4432 10C8S10 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.2%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN1A BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.07-0.15 <=0.15
Si (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.80-1.20 0.90-1.30
S (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
P (%) <=0.070 <=0.070
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 EN1A BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Tensile Strength ≥355 MPa (23 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥26% Not specified
Condition As rolled, normalised or bright finished (other than cold rolled or cold drawn), ruling section 4 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN1A
Automatic screw machine parts, bolts, studs, shafts
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; free cutting grade in the as rolled condition (Table 2).
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN1A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
BS 970 EN1A and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN1A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN1A
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Diameter: 70–70 mm (2.76–2.76 in)
Length: 4400–5000 mm (173.23–196.85 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN1A and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
BS 970 EN1A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07.
Can BS 970 EN1A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
BS 970 EN1A and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN1A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.