Close Alternative — 84.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 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) 060A40 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 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%.
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) 080A52
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A52 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 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.