Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN58A (BS 970:1955) and EN 10088-1 1.4301 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
BS 970 EN58A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength of 35 tons/sq in min., while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is commonly used for food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware.
BS 970 EN58A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN58A vs EN 10088-1 1.4301 is a 76.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 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 EN58A
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Tensile Strength
≥541 MPa (35 tons/sq in, converted)
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
≥185 MPa (12 tons/sq in, converted)
≥210 MPa
Elongation
≥30%
≥45%
Condition
, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
≤215 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN58A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength of 35 tons/sq in min.
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
Can BS 970 EN58A Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 EN58A and EN 10088-1 1.4301 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN58A and EN 10088-1 1.4301?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN58A be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4301?
BS 970 EN58A and EN 10088-1 1.4301 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.