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BS 970 EN7 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15

Strong Match — 85.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN7 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 EN7 is typically used for bright bars for machining. a semi-free cutting modification of en 6 for certain restricted applications., while BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. BS 970 EN7 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN7 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is a 85.9% 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 85.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN7:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN7 BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.30 0.13-0.18
Si (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.0-1.30 1.20-1.50
S (%) 0.10-0.18 0.10-0.18
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
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 EN7 BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Tensile Strength 463-618 MPa (30-40 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥12% Not specified
Condition size (diameter or width across flats) Over 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN7
Bright bars for machining. A semi-free cutting modification of En 6 for certain restricted applications.
BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN7 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15?
BS 970 EN7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN7 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15?
BS 970 EN7 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15.
Can BS 970 EN7 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15?
BS 970 EN7 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 214A15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN7 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.