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BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 vs SAE J403 1132

Close Alternative — 75.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and SAE J403 1132 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (table 14), while SAE J403 1132 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while SAE J403 1132 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 vs SAE J403 1132 is a 75.9% 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 75.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15:
IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1126 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1126 SAE J403 1132
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
75.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 SAE J403 1132
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 SAE J403:2014
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.27-0.34
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.90-1.30 1.35-1.65
P (%) <=0.05 <=0.030
S (%) 0.10-0.18 0.08-0.13
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
SAE J403 1132
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 and SAE J403 1132 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 and SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1132.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 be substituted with SAE J403 1132?
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 and SAE J403 1132 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.