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BS 970 EN2 vs BS 970 EN2A

Strong Match — 93.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN2A (BS 970:1955) 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 EN2A is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. BS 970 EN2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN2A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2 vs BS 970 EN2A is a 93.5% 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 93.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2 BS 970 EN2A
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.12
Mn (%) <=0.80 <=0.50
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 EN2A
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 EN2A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
Can BS 970 EN2 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2A?
BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 EN2A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2 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 EN2
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4300–7000 mm (169.29–275.59 in)
BS 970 EN2A
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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 EN2A?
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 EN2A?
BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 EN2A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.