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BS 970 EN110 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37

Close Alternative — 72.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN110 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN110 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for 50/60 (s), 55/65 (t), 60/70 (u), 65/75 (v), 70/80 (w) tons/sq in according to ruling section. capable of meeting the test requirements of en 16, en 17 and en 19., while BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. BS 970 EN110 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN110 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37 is a 72.7% 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 72.7%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN110:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72.7%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN110 BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.35-0.40
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.80 0.45-0.70
Ni (%) 1.20-1.60 1.30-1.70
Cr (%) 0.90-1.40 1.00-1.40
Mo (%) 0.10-0.20 0.20-0.35
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
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 EN110 BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37
Tensile Strength ≥772 MPa (50 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Yield Strength ≥587 MPa (38 tons/sq in, converted) Not specified
Elongation ≥20% Not specified
Hardness 223-277 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered S, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard) Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN110
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for 50/60 (S), 55/65 (T), 60/70 (U), 65/75 (V), 70/80 (W) tons/sq in according to ruling section. Capable of meeting the test requirements of En 16, En 17 and En 19.
BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN110 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37?
BS 970 EN110 and BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN110 and BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37?
BS 970 EN110 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37.
Can BS 970 EN110 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37?
BS 970 EN110 and BS 970 (Part 1) 817A37 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.