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IS 1570 C45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 80.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 C45 (IS 1570:1961) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 C45 is typically used for shafts, gears, studs, bolts, axles, rollers, machinery parts, 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 C45 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 C45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 80.3% 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 80.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 C45:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.3%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 C45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard IS 1570:1961 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.70
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 C45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 630-710 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=347 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=15% Not specified
Hardness 170-229 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 C45
shafts, gears, studs, bolts, axles, rollers, machinery parts
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 C45 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 1570 C45 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 1570 C45
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4500–6900 mm (177.17–271.65 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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IS 1570 C45
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 C45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 1570 C45 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can IS 1570 C45 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
IS 1570 C45 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.