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NF A35-552 XC38 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40

Strong Match — 86.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC38 (NF A35-552:1986) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC38 is typically used for shafts, pins, connecting rods, machined parts, forgings, agricultural equipment parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. NF A35-552 XC38 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC38 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is a 86.4% 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 86.4%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC38:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M20 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.4%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC38 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Standard NF A35-552:1986 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.42 0.38-0.43
Si (%) 0.10-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.70
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.035 <=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 NF A35-552 XC38 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Tensile Strength 540-680 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=320 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=17% Not specified
Hardness 160-200 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC38
shafts, pins, connecting rods, machined parts, forgings, agricultural equipment parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can NF A35-552 XC38 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
NF A35-552 XC38 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC38 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 XC38
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6300–7000 mm (248.03–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC38 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
NF A35-552 XC38 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40.
Can NF A35-552 XC38 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40?
NF A35-552 XC38 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC38 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.