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BS 970 EN2E vs BS 970 EN2

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

BS 970 EN2E (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN2 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2E is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while BS 970 EN2 is commonly used for lightly stressed components, case hardened parts. BS 970 EN2E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2E vs BS 970 EN2 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 EN2E:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
92.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2E BS 970 EN2
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.20
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) <=0.50 <=0.80
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.060
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.060
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 EN2E BS 970 EN2
Tensile Strength ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted) ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation ≥28% ≥28%
Hardness ≤120 HB Not specified
Condition , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2E
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
BS 970 EN2
Lightly stressed components, case hardened parts
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN2E Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2?
BS 970 EN2E and BS 970 EN2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2E 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 EN2E
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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)
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BS 970 EN2E
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BS 970 EN2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2E and BS 970 EN2?
BS 970 EN2E specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 EN2.
Can BS 970 EN2E be substituted with BS 970 EN2?
BS 970 EN2E and BS 970 EN2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.