Close Alternative — 78.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and BS 970 EN29A (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN29A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 vs BS 970 EN29A is a 78.5% 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 78.5%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6:
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 4) 20Cr20Mo6
BS 970 EN29A
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
Not specified
≥22%
Hardness
Not specified
201-255 HB
Condition
Not specified
Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6
Not documented
BS 970 EN29A
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for R, S, T, U, V, W, Z (45/55 to 100 tons/sq in); selection of En 29A or 29B governed by the tensile range required.
Key Differences
BS 970 EN29A specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN29A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 and BS 970 EN29A 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 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 and BS 970 EN29A?
BS 970 EN29A specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 be substituted with BS 970 EN29A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 20Cr20Mo6 and BS 970 EN29A 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.