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AISI 1030 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

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

AISI 1030 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. AISI 1030 is typically used for shafts, axles, gears, general engineering, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. AISI 1030 is defined under AISI, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, AISI 1030 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 89.5% 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 1030:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property AISI 1030 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard AISI BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.28–0.34 0.18-0.23
Mn (%) 0.60–0.90 0.70-0.90
S (%) ≤0.050 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property AISI 1030 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Condition Hot Rolled Not specified
Tensile Strength 490-550 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 280-320 MPa Not specified
Elongation 20-32% Not specified
Hardness 137-179 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
AISI 1030
Shafts, axles, gears, general engineering
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can AISI 1030 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
AISI 1030 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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 1030
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4300–7000 mm (169.29–275.59 in)
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)
On M-EX Right Now
AISI 1030
3 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AISI 1030 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
AISI 1030 specifies S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can AISI 1030 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
AISI 1030 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.