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BS 970 EN2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2 is typically used for lightly stressed components, case hardened parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. BS 970 EN2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 86.2% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) <=0.80 0.50-0.70
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
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 EN2 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥28% Not specified
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2
Lightly stressed components, case hardened parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Can BS 970 EN2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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 EN2
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4300–7000 mm (169.29–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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BS 970 EN2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.