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NF A35-552 XC32 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30

Strong Match — 90.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC32 (NF A35-552:1986) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC32 is typically used for used for axles, shafts, bolts, machine parts, forged components, and agricultural equipment., while BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (table 13). NF A35-552 XC32 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC32 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is a 90.4% 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 90.4%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC32:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90.4%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC32 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30
Standard NF A35-552:1986 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.29-0.35 0.26-0.34
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-0.90
P (%) 0.045 max <=0.05
S (%) 0.045 max <=0.05
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-552 XC32 BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30
Tensile Strength 550-700 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 320-420 MPa Not specified
Elongation 18-24% Not specified
Hardness 160-210 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC32
Used for axles, shafts, bolts, machine parts, forged components, and agricultural equipment.
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
Can NF A35-552 XC32 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30?
NF A35-552 XC32 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC32 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
NF A35-552 XC32
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4700–5500 mm (185.04–216.54 in)
BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30
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NF A35-552 XC32
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC32 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can NF A35-552 XC32 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30?
NF A35-552 XC32 and BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080A30 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC32 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.