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BS 970 EN43A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40

Close Alternative — 79% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN43A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN43A is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable hardened and tempered for 45/55 (r) and 50/60 (s) tons/sq in according to ruling section; purchaser to state normalised, cold drawn or hardened and tempered r or s. en 43a to 43e., while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. BS 970 EN43A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN43A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is a 79% 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 79%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN43A:
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 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
79%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN43A BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.38-0.43
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.50-0.70
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.050
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 EN43A BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Tensile Strength ≥618 MPa (40 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥324 MPa (21 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥18% Not specified
Hardness 179-229 HB Not specified
Condition Normalised, ruling section 1 1/8 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN43A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable hardened and tempered for 45/55 (R) and 50/60 (S) tons/sq in according to ruling section; purchaser to state normalised, cold drawn or hardened and tempered R or S. En 43A to 43E.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN43A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 EN43A and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN43A and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 EN43A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40.
Can BS 970 EN43A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
BS 970 EN43A and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 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.