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IS 1570 C30 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30

Strong Match — 90% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 C30 (IS 1570:1961) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 C30 is typically used for axles, shafts, gears, connecting rods, machine parts, forgings, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 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 C30 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 C30 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 is a 90% 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 90%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 C30:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 C30 BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30
Standard IS 1570:1961 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.35 0.26-0.34
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-1.00
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
S (%) <=0.04 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.04 <=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 C30 BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30
Tensile Strength 500-600 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=275 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=21% Not specified
Hardness 143-187 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 C30
axles, shafts, gears, connecting rods, machine parts, forgings
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 C30 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30?
IS 1570 C30 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 C30 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 C30
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5300–6200 mm (208.66–244.09 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 C30 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30?
IS 1570 C30 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30.
Can IS 1570 C30 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30?
IS 1570 C30 and BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080M30 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 C30 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.