Close Alternative — 79.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17200 28Mn6 (DIN 17200:1986) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
DIN 17200 28Mn6 is typically used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings..
DIN 17200 28Mn6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 79.6% 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 79.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
DIN 17200 28Mn6
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Tensile Strength
590-780 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
390 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
16% min
Not specified
Hardness
170-223 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17200 28Mn6
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
DIN 17200 28Mn6 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.
What is the difference between DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.