Close Alternative — 72.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and BS 970 EN111A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN111A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 vs BS 970 EN111A is a 72.8% 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 72.8%.
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) 40Cr4
BS 970 EN111A
Core Hardness (CH)
>=50 HRC up to 16 mm
Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
<=620 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4
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 EN111A
Not documented
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 specifies Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN111A.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN111A?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 and BS 970 EN111A 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) 40Cr4 and BS 970 EN111A?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 specifies Cu, Mo which are not specified for BS 970 EN111A.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 be substituted with BS 970 EN111A?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40Cr4 and BS 970 EN111A 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.