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BS 970 EN2 vs BS 970 EN2E

Strong Match — 92.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN2E (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 EN2E 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 EN2E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2 vs BS 970 EN2E is a 89% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92.7%.

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
89%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
92.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2 BS 970 EN2E
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.15
Mn (%) <=0.80 <=0.50
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
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 EN2E
Tensile Strength ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted) ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥28% ≥28%
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Hardness Not specified ≤120 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2
Lightly stressed components, case hardened parts
BS 970 EN2E
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN2 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2E?
BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 EN2E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2E 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 EN2E
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 EN2E?
BS 970 EN2E specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 EN2.
Can BS 970 EN2 be substituted with BS 970 EN2E?
BS 970 EN2 and BS 970 EN2E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2E 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.