Strong Match — 92.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 4432 14C14S14 (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 is typically used for bright 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), while IS 4432 14C14S14 is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts.
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 4432 14C14S14 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 vs IS 4432 14C14S14 is a 92.8% 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 92.8%.
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 (Part 3) 210M15
IS 4432 14C14S14
Core Tensile Strength
Not specified
650-900 MPa (16 mm) / 600-900 MPa (30 mm)
Core Yield Strength
Not specified
>=430 MPa (16 mm) / >=360 MPa (30 mm)
Core Elongation
Not specified
>=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm)
Core Reduction of Area
Not specified
>=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A)
Not specified
<=150 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15
Bright 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)
IS 4432 14C14S14
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 Be Substituted With IS 4432 14C14S14?
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 and IS 4432 14C14S14 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 14C14S14 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 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) 210M15 and IS 4432 14C14S14?
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) 210M15 be substituted with IS 4432 14C14S14?
BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 and IS 4432 14C14S14 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 14C14S14 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 210M15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.