Strong Match — 87% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 14C14S14 (IS 4432:1988) and BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Free Machining Steel category.
IS 4432 14C14S14 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
IS 4432 14C14S14 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 14C14S14 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is a 87% 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 87%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 4432 14C14S14
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15
Core Tensile Strength
650-900 MPa (16 mm) / 600-900 MPa (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Yield Strength
>=430 MPa (16 mm) / >=360 MPa (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Elongation
>=12% (16 mm) / >=14% (30 mm)
Not specified
Core Reduction of Area
>=35% (16 mm) / >=40% (30 mm)
Not specified
Hardness, annealed (A)
<=150 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4432 14C14S14
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
IS 4432 14C14S14 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15.
Can IS 4432 14C14S14 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15?
IS 4432 14C14S14 and BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 14C14S14 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 4432 14C14S14 and BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15?
IS 4432 14C14S14 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15.
Can IS 4432 14C14S14 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15?
IS 4432 14C14S14 and BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 210A15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 4432 14C14S14 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.