Close Alternative — 74.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN111 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN111 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for 45/55 (r), 50/60 (s), 55/65 (t), 60/70 (u) tons/sq in according to ruling section., while BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 is commonly used for case hardening steel (section four).
BS 970 EN111 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN111 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 is a 74.2% 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 74.2%.
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 EN111
BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17
Tensile Strength
≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥525 MPa (34 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥22%
Not specified
Hardness
201-255 HB
Not specified
Condition
Hardened and tempered R, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN111
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for 45/55 (R), 50/60 (S), 55/65 (T), 60/70 (U) tons/sq in according to ruling section.
BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17
Case hardening steel (section four)
Key Differences
BS 970 EN111 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17.
Can BS 970 EN111 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17?
BS 970 EN111 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 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.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN111 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17?
BS 970 EN111 specifies Si, S, P which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17.
Can BS 970 EN111 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17?
BS 970 EN111 and BS 970 (Part 1) 637H17 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.