Strong Match — 87.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 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 1) 040A04 is commonly used for as-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two).
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 is a 87.1% 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 87.1%.
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) 14C6
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04
Core Tensile Strength
>=500 MPa (Over 15 up to 30 mm)
Not specified
Core Elongation
>=17% (Over 15 up to 30 mm)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed
<=140 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6
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 1) 040A04
As-rolled, or as-rolled and softened, steel (section two)
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 14C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.