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BS 970 EN160A vs BS 970 EN35

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN160A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN35 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. BS 970 EN160A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN35 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN160A vs BS 970 EN35 is a 88.6% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN160A:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN160A BS 970 EN35
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.38-0.43 0.20-0.28
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
Ni (%) 1.50-2.00 1.50-2.00
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 0.20-0.30
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=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 EN160A BS 970 EN35
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation Not specified ≥15%
Condition Not specified Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN160A
Not documented
BS 970 EN35
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. En 35 suitable for tensile strength of 55 tons/sq in min. En 35A and 35B: special applications, composition only (mechanical properties not part of contractual obligations).
Can BS 970 EN160A Be Substituted With BS 970 EN35?
BS 970 EN160A and BS 970 EN35 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 EN160A and BS 970 EN35?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN160A be substituted with BS 970 EN35?
BS 970 EN160A and BS 970 EN35 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.