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IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 vs BS 970 EN2

Strong Match — 95.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 EN2 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 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 EN2 is commonly used for lightly stressed components, case hardened parts. IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 vs BS 970 EN2 is a 95.5% 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 95.5%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4:
BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
95.5%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 BS 970 EN2
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.20
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 <=0.80
S (%) Not specified <=0.060
P (%) Not specified <=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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 BS 970 EN2
Hardness, annealed <=140 HB Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥309 MPa (20 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥28%
Condition Not specified , ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN2
Lightly stressed components, case hardened parts
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 and BS 970 EN2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4
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BS 970 EN2
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4300–7000 mm (169.29–275.59 in)
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4
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BS 970 EN2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 and BS 970 EN2?
BS 970 EN2 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 be substituted with BS 970 EN2?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 and BS 970 EN2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.