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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 is typically used for wire for wood screws (the standard links this grade to is 1812), 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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 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 close alternative overall at 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.20 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.50-0.70
P (%) Not specified <=0.050
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 370-490 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=25% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4
Wire for wood screws (the standard links this grade to IS 1812)
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
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 15C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.