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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57

Strong Match — 91.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 is typically used for springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 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) 60C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 is a 91.4% 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 91.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.4%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.55-0.60
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) 60C4 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57
Tensile Strength >=750 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=11% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57
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) 60C4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 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 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6300 mm (236.22–248.03 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57
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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57?
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.