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BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 vs BS 970 EN36C

Close Alternative — 71.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) and BS 970 EN36C (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 is typically used for case hardening steel (section four), while BS 970 EN36C is commonly used for used for gears, camshafts, pinions, heavy-duty shafts, aerospace transmission parts, and worm drives.. BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN36C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 vs BS 970 EN36C is a 71.5% 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 71.5%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
71.5%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 BS 970 EN36C
Standard BS 970 (Part 1):1991 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.12-0.18
Mn (%) 0.25-0.50 0.30-0.60
Cr (%) 1.00-1.40 0.60-1.10
Mo (%) 0.15-0.30 0.10-0.25
Ni (%) 3.90-4.30 3.00-3.75
Si (%) Not specified 0.10-0.35
S (%) Not specified <=0.050
P (%) Not specified <=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 BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 BS 970 EN36C
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥13%
Condition Not specified Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15
Case hardening steel (section four)
BS 970 EN36C
Used for gears, camshafts, pinions, heavy-duty shafts, aerospace transmission parts, and worm drives.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN36C?
BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 and BS 970 EN36C 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
BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN36C
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6600–7000 mm (259.84–275.59 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN36C
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 and BS 970 EN36C?
BS 970 EN36C specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 be substituted with BS 970 EN36C?
BS 970 (Part 1) 835H15 and BS 970 EN36C 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.