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SAE J404 5130 vs BS 970 EN18A

Strong Match — 88.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 5130 (SAE J404:2009) and BS 970 EN18A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 5130 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while BS 970 EN18A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 5130 vs BS 970 EN18A 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 strong match overall at 88.4%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.4%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 5130 BS 970 EN18A
Standard SAE J404:2009 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.28-0.33 0.27-0.32
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.85-1.15
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.65-0.80
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 5130 BS 970 EN18A
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥22%
Hardness Not specified 201-255 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 4 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
SAE J404 5130
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
BS 970 EN18A
Not documented
Can SAE J404 5130 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN18A?
SAE J404 5130 and BS 970 EN18A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN18A is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 5130 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 J404 5130 and BS 970 EN18A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J404 5130 be substituted with BS 970 EN18A?
SAE J404 5130 and BS 970 EN18A overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN18A is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 5130 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.