Close Alternative — 81.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN202 (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 EN202 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. for this type in cold drawn condition see en 7a., 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 EN202 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 EN202 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 is a 81.1% 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 81.1%.
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 EN202
BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07
Tensile Strength
≥587 MPa (38 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥20%
Not specified
Condition
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN202
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. For this type in cold drawn condition see En 7A.
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
BS 970 EN202 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07.
Can BS 970 EN202 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
BS 970 EN202 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN202 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
BS 970 EN202 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07.
Can BS 970 EN202 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07?
BS 970 EN202 and BS 970 (Part 1) 220M07 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.