JIS G4053 SMn438 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G4053 SMn438 (JIS G4053:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. JIS G4053 SMn438 is typically used for agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts, 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.. JIS G4053 SMn438 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, JIS G4053 SMn438 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 80% 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%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G4053 SMn438:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property JIS G4053 SMn438 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard JIS G4053:2008 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.35–0.41 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 1.35–1.65 0.50-0.70
S (%) ≤0.030 <=0.050
P (%) ≤0.030 <=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 JIS G4053 SMn438 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength ≥690 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength ≥540 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥15% Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G4053 SMn438
Agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts
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 JIS G4053 SMn438 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
JIS G4053 SMn438 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
JIS G4053 SMn438
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6300 mm (236.22–248.03 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G4053 SMn438 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
JIS G4053 SMn438 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can JIS G4053 SMn438 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
JIS G4053 SMn438 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.