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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8

Strong Match — 92.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is typically used for used for shafts, rollers, wear-resistant parts, gears, springs, and machine components., while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is commonly used for hardened and tempered parts (the standard links this grade to is 5517). BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is a 92.9% 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 92.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-1.00 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.05 Not specified
S (%) <=0.05 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
Used for shafts, rollers, wear-resistant parts, gears, springs, and machine components.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
Hardened and tempered parts (the standard links this grade to IS 5517)
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5200–5700 mm (204.72–224.41 in)
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8
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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 50C8 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 080M50 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.