Strong Match — 86.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4051 S20C (JIS G4051:2009) and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
JIS G4051 S20C is typically used for shafts, pins, keys, lightly stressed components, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is commonly used for used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings..
JIS G4051 S20C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4051 S20C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is a 86.6% 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 86.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G4051 S20C
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Tensile Strength
>=440 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=23%
Not specified
Hardness
<=149 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G4051 S20C
Shafts, pins, keys, lightly stressed components
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20
Used for nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings, precision turned parts, sleeves, and couplings.
Key Differences
JIS G4051 S20C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can JIS G4051 S20C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
JIS G4051 S20C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4051 S20C 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 JIS G4051 S20C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
JIS G4051 S20C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20.
Can JIS G4051 S20C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20?
JIS G4051 S20C and BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4051 S20C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.