Strong Match — 98.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and BS 970 EN2A/1 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 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 EN2A/1 is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN2A/1 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 vs BS 970 EN2A/1 is a 98.9% 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 98.9%.
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) 5C4
BS 970 EN2A/1
Hardness, annealed
<=120 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN2A/1
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining
Key Differences
BS 970 EN2A/1 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN2A/1?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 and BS 970 EN2A/1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A/1 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 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) 5C4 and BS 970 EN2A/1?
BS 970 EN2A/1 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 be substituted with BS 970 EN2A/1?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 and BS 970 EN2A/1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN2A/1 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 5C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.