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IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30

Strong Match — 86.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c), while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is commonly used for used for shafts, gears, axles, couplings, bolts, and general engineering components.. IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is a 86.4% 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 86.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.4%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):2022 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.27-0.33 0.26-0.34
Cu (%) <=0.25 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.60-1.00
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.05
Si (%) <=0.30 0.10-0.40
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) 30C7 BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC) <=590 MPa (over 10 to 40 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Used for shafts, gears, axles, couplings, bolts, and general engineering components.
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 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) 30C7
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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6500 mm (208.66–255.91 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7
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BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M30 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 30C7 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.