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IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30

Close Alternative — 84.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is commonly used for used for shafts, gears, axles, couplings, bolts, and general engineering components.. IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is a 84.8% 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 84.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 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 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
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.8%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.16 0.26-0.34
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 0.60-1.00
P (%) Not specified <=0.05
S (%) Not specified <=0.05
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Core Tensile Strength >=600 MPa (30 mm) Not specified
Core Elongation >=17% (30 mm) Not specified
Hardness, annealed <=170 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Used for shafts, gears, axles, couplings, bolts, and general engineering components.
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 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
IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15
No active listings currently.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6500 mm (208.66–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 11C15 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 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.