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UNI 7845 C45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Close Alternative — 83.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

UNI 7845 C45 (UNI 7845:1978) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. UNI 7845 C45 is typically used for shafts,axles,gears,studs,bolts,spindles,rollers,general engineering components, 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.. UNI 7845 C45 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, UNI 7845 C45 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 83.2% 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 83.2%.

Frequently Compared With UNI 7845 C45:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.2%
Specifications
Property UNI 7845 C45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard UNI 7845:1978 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.15-0.40 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.70
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.045 <=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 UNI 7845 C45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 620-800 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 340-490 MPa Not specified
Elongation 14-20 % Not specified
Hardness 179-235 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
UNI 7845 C45
shafts,axles,gears,studs,bolts,spindles,rollers,general engineering components
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 UNI 7845 C45 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
UNI 7845 C45 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
UNI 7845 C45
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5500–6600 mm (216.54–259.84 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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UNI 7845 C45
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between UNI 7845 C45 and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
UNI 7845 C45 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can UNI 7845 C45 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
UNI 7845 C45 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.