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BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 vs BS 970 EN15

Strong Match — 92.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and BS 970 EN15 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while BS 970 EN15 is commonly used for heavy duty shafts, couplings, general engineering. BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 vs BS 970 EN15 is a 92.6% 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 92.6%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.6%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 BS 970 EN15
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1983 BS 970:1955
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.40 0.30-0.40
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.30-1.70
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 BS 970 EN15
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥618 MPa (40 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength Not specified ≥432 MPa (28 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥22%
Hardness Not specified 179-229 HB
Condition Not specified Hardened and tempered Q, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
BS 970 EN15
Heavy duty shafts, couplings, general engineering
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 and BS 970 EN15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN15
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5500–6400 mm (216.54–251.97 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN15
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 and BS 970 EN15?
BS 970 EN15 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 be substituted with BS 970 EN15?
BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 and BS 970 EN15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN15 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 1) 150M36 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.