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SAE J403 1065 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1065 (SAE J403:2009) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1065 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. SAE J403 1065 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1065 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 88.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1065:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 070A67 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1065 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard SAE J403:2009 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.60-0.70 0.18-0.23
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 Not specified
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1065
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1065 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SAE J403 1065 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
SAE J403 1065
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BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–6600 mm (188.98–259.84 in)
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SAE J403 1065
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BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1065 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SAE J403 1065 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can SAE J403 1065 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
SAE J403 1065 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.