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BS 970 (Part 3):1991 210M15 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 970 (Part 3):1991 210M15: 210M15 is a free-cutting steel bright bar grade specified in BS 970 Part 3:1991 (bright bars for general engineering purposes).

Category: Free Machining Steel
Grade Details
GradeBS 970 (Part 3):1991 210M15
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991
ApplicationsBright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
IS 1570 (Part 3) 14C14S14 IS 1570 (Part 3):1979 India No activity yet
IS 1570 (Part 3) 25C12S14 IS 1570 (Part 3):1979 India No activity yet
IS 4432 11C10S25 IS 4432:1988 India No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 1) 210M15 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 EN7A BS 970:1955 UK No activity yet
BS 970 EN32M BS 970:1955 UK No activity yet
BS 970 EN7 BS 970:1955 UK No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 210M15 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 210M15 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
BS 970 EN7A BS 970:1955 Strong Match
IS 4432 14C14S14 IS 4432:1988 Strong Match
BS 970 EN32M BS 970:1955 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
IS 1570 (Part 3) 14C14S14 IS 1570 (Part 3):1979 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn P S
0.12-0.18 0.10-0.40 0.90-1.30 <=0.05 0.10-0.18

More data from BS 970 (Part 3):1991

From the standard
Other composition limits
Steel group
Case hardening steel, carbon and carbon manganese (Table 14)
Condition of supply
Bright bars: cold drawn, turned or precision ground, in straight lengths
Maximum unless a range is stated.
Source: BS 970 (Part 3):1991, Table 14
Core properties by test bar diameter (blank carburized)
Test bar diameter (mm)Tensile strength Rm, min (MPa)Elongation, min (%)Impact Izod, min (J)Impact KCV, min (J)
13490164035
19 (preferred size)460164035
29430184035
Mechanical tests are in the blank carburized condition (clause 7.3.3). The 19 mm test piece is to be used unless otherwise agreed (clause 10.4). See also option A.3.
Source: BS 970 (Part 3):1991, Table 22

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