Strong Match — 92.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN2E (BS 970:1955) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 EN2E is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 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 EN2E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN2E vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is a 89.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92.8%.
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 EN2E
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2
Tensile Strength
≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥28%
Not specified
Hardness
≤120 HB
Not specified
Condition
, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed
Not specified
<=120 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN2E
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2
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 EN2E specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2.
Can BS 970 EN2E Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2?
BS 970 EN2E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2E 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 EN2E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2?
BS 970 EN2E specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2.
Can BS 970 EN2E be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2?
BS 970 EN2E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 4C2 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN2E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.