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NF A35-552 XC45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 82.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC45 (NF A35-552:1986) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC45 is typically used for shafts, gears, axles, bolts, studs, machine parts, forgings, 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.. NF A35-552 XC45 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 82.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 82.1%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC45:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
82.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
82.1%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard NF A35-552:1986 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.30-0.35
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 XC45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 570-700 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=340 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=16% Not specified
Hardness 170-210 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC45
shafts, gears, axles, bolts, studs, machine parts, forgings
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 NF A35-552 XC45 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
NF A35-552 XC45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
NF A35-552 XC45
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6900–7000 mm (271.65–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
NF A35-552 XC45 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can NF A35-552 XC45 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
NF A35-552 XC45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.