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DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs BS 970 EN5A

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17200 28Mn6 (DIN 17200:1986) and BS 970 EN5A (BS 970:1955) 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 EN5A is commonly used for axles, crankshafts, connecting rods. DIN 17200 28Mn6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while BS 970 EN5A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs BS 970 EN5A is a 88.5% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17200 28Mn6:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property DIN 17200 28Mn6 BS 970 EN5A
Standard DIN 17200:1986 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.32 0.25-0.30
Mn (%) 1.30-1.65 0.70-0.90
Si (%) <=0.40 0.05-0.35
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
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 EN5A
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 EN5A
Axles, crankshafts, connecting rods
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN5A?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 EN5A 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
DIN 17200 28Mn6
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6300 mm (192.91–248.03 in)
BS 970 EN5A
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6200–6800 mm (244.09–267.72 in)
On M-EX Right Now
DIN 17200 28Mn6
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN5A
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 EN5A?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 be substituted with BS 970 EN5A?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and BS 970 EN5A 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.