Strong Match — 95.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1).
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is a 95.1% 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 95.1%.
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) 080M15
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Condition
Case hardened, 19 mm test bar
Not specified
Tensile Strength
460 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
18 % min
Not specified
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=140 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15
Case hardening steel (section four)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8?
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) 080M15 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8?
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.