Strong Match — 87.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 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) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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) 25C4
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Hardness, annealed
<=150 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4
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) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 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) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 25C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.