Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4051 S55C (JIS G4051:2009) and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
JIS G4051 S55C is typically used for springs, gears, cutting tools, high strength shafts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is commonly used for used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts..
JIS G4051 S55C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4051 S55C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 is a 78% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 S55C
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Tensile Strength
>=650 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=490 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=13%
Not specified
Hardness
<=192 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G4051 S55C
Springs, gears, cutting tools, high strength shafts
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10
Used for bolts, studs, shafts, brackets, fabricated components, and general engineering parts.
Key Differences
JIS G4051 S55C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10.
Can JIS G4051 S55C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
JIS G4051 S55C and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between JIS G4051 S55C and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
JIS G4051 S55C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10.
Can JIS G4051 S55C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10?
JIS G4051 S55C and BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.