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BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50

Close Alternative — 78.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 is typically used for micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; strength levels s, t and u are obtained without hardening and tempering (table 5)., while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is commonly used for used for shafts, rollers, wear-resistant parts, gears, springs, and machine components.. BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is a 78.8% 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 78.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01:
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.30-0.55 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.15-0.60 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.60-1.50 0.60-1.00
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.05
S (%) 0.045-0.065 <=0.05
V (%) 0.08-0.20 Not specified
Al (%) <=0.035 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) 280M01
Micro-alloyed carbon manganese steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; strength levels S, T and U are obtained without hardening and tempering (Table 5).
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Used for shafts, rollers, wear-resistant parts, gears, springs, and machine components.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 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) 280M01
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5200–5700 mm (204.72–224.41 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 specifies V, Al which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50?
BS 970 (Part 1) 280M01 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 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.