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SAE J403 1118 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15

Strong Match — 88% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1118 (SAE J403:2001) and BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category. SAE J403 1118 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four). SAE J403 1118 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1118 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 is a 88% 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 88%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1118:
SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1117 SAE J403 1118 SAE J403 1137 IS 4432 10C8S10 SAE J403 1132 SAE J403 1138 SAE J403 1126 IS 1570 (Part 3) 10C8S10 SAE J403 1137
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1118 BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15
Standard SAE J403:2001 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Free Machining Steel Free Machining Steel
C (%) 0.14-0.20 0.12-0.18
Mn (%) 1.30-1.60 1.20-1.60
P (%) <=0.030 Not specified
S (%) 0.08-0.13 0.10-0.18
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J403 1118 BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15
Condition Not specified Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Tensile Strength Not specified 650 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 12 % min
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1118
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1118 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15?
SAE J403 1118 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1118 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 SAE J403 1118 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15?
SAE J403 1118 specifies P which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15.
Can SAE J403 1118 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15?
SAE J403 1118 and BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 214M15 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1118 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.