Close Alternative — 80.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is typically used for manganese case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and machine components requiring case hardening where higher core strength than plain carbon grades is needed, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings..
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 80.6% 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 80.6%.
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) 27C15
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Hardness, annealed
<=190 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Manganese case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and machine components requiring case hardening where higher core strength than plain carbon grades is needed
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 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.