Strong Match — 92.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 EN32C (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN32C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 vs BS 970 EN32C is a 92.3% 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 92.3%.
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 3) 080A15
BS 970 EN32C
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥494 MPa (32 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
Not specified
≥20%
Condition
Not specified
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
BS 970 EN32C
Not documented
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN32C?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 and BS 970 EN32C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN32C is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 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 3) 080A15 and BS 970 EN32C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 be substituted with BS 970 EN32C?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 and BS 970 EN32C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN32C is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080A15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.