Strong Match — 97% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN2A/1 (BS 970:1955) and SAE J403 1007 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 EN2A/1 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while SAE J403 1007 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes.
BS 970 EN2A/1 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1007 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2A/1 vs SAE J403 1007 is a 97% 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 97%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2A/1
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
SAE J403 1007
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Can BS 970 EN2A/1 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1007?
BS 970 EN2A/1 and SAE J403 1007 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1007 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2A/1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2A/1 and SAE J403 1007?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN2A/1 be substituted with SAE J403 1007?
BS 970 EN2A/1 and SAE J403 1007 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1007 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2A/1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.