SS 14 22 44 2244 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40

Strong Match — 85.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SS 14 22 44 2244 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SS 14 22 44 2244 is typically used for shafts,gears,axles,bolts,forgings,automotive parts,machine components, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. SS 14 22 44 2244 is defined under Swedish Standards (SS), originating from Sweden, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, SS 14 22 44 2244 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 is a 85.3% 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 85.3%.

Frequently Compared With SS 14 22 44 2244:
NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 GOST 4543 12HN3A GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.3%
Specifications
Property SS 14 22 44 2244 BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40
Standard SS 14 22 44 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38-0.45 0.36-0.44
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.70-1.00
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.15-0.30 0.15-0.25
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SS 14 22 44 2244 BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40
Tensile Strength 900-1100 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 700-900 MPa Not specified
Elongation 11-16 % Not specified
Hardness 248-320 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
SS 14 22 44 2244
shafts,gears,axles,bolts,forgings,automotive parts,machine components
BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can SS 14 22 44 2244 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40?
SS 14 22 44 2244 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 is often considered as a substitute for SS 14 22 44 2244 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
SS 14 22 44 2244
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5200–6600 mm (204.72–259.84 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SS 14 22 44 2244 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40?
SS 14 22 44 2244 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40.
Can SS 14 22 44 2244 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40?
SS 14 22 44 2244 and BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 708M40 is often considered as a substitute for SS 14 22 44 2244 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.