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BS 970 EN2D vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6

Strong Match — 92.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN2D (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN2D is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is commonly used for billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, case hardened parts and carburised bearing parts (the standard links this grade to is 1875, is 2004, is 4432, is 5489). BS 970 EN2D is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2D vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is a 92.7% 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 92.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN2D:
BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN2D IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.15-0.30 0.10-0.18
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
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 EN2D IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6
Tensile Strength Not specified 370-450 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=26%
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2D
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6
Billets and bars for forgings, carbon steel forgings, case hardened parts and carburised bearing parts (the standard links this grade to IS 1875, IS 2004, IS 4432, IS 5489)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN2D Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6?
BS 970 EN2D and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2D in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN2D and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6?
BS 970 EN2D specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6.
Can BS 970 EN2D be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6?
BS 970 EN2D and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 14C6 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2D in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.