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BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15

Strong Match — 92.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 is typically used for wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (table 2)., while IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is commonly used for manganese case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and machine components requiring case hardening where higher core strength than plain carbon grades is needed. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is a 92.6% 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 92.6%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.6%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.24-0.32 0.22-0.32
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.30-1.70
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=190 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28
Wrought steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the normalized condition (Table 2).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Manganese case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and machine components requiring case hardening where higher core strength than plain carbon grades is needed
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–5700 mm (220.47–224.41 in)
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BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15. IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M28 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.