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AISI 1020 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AISI 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. AISI 1020 is typically used for shafts, pins, keys, lightly stressed parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. AISI 1020 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, AISI 1020 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 87.1% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With AISI 1020:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property AISI 1020 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard AISI BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.18–0.23 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30–0.60 0.50-0.70
S (%) ≤0.050 <=0.050
P (%) ≤0.030 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 1020 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 420–560 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥23% Not specified
Hardness ≤149 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 1020
Shafts, pins, keys, lightly stressed parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Can AISI 1020 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
AISI 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
AISI 1020
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–6800 mm (185.04–267.72 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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AISI 1020
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AISI 1020 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
AISI 1020 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.