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BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20

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

BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.. BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 85.7% 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32:
BS 970 (Part 1) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A30 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A47 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M26 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.35 0.18-0.23
Mn (%) 0.50-0.70 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.050 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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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)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.