Close Alternative — 83.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN14A/1 (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 EN14A/1 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. purchaser to state hot rolled or normalised., while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 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 EN14A/1 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN14A/1 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 is a 83.7% 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 83.7%.
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 EN14A/1
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15
Tensile Strength
510-602 MPa (33-39 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥18%
Not specified
Condition
Hot rolled or normalised, ruling section 2 1/2 in, ruling section 2 1/2 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=170 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN14A/1
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining. Purchaser to state hot rolled or normalised.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
BS 970 EN14A/1 specifies Cu, S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15.
Can BS 970 EN14A/1 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15?
BS 970 EN14A/1 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 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 EN14A/1 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15?
BS 970 EN14A/1 specifies Cu, S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15.
Can BS 970 EN14A/1 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15?
BS 970 EN14A/1 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20C15 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.