Related Material — 66% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN30A (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN30A is typically used for used for gears, aircraft components, transmission shafts, heavy-duty pinions, crankshafts, and high-strength fasteners., while BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
BS 970 EN30A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN30A vs BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 is a 66% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 66%.
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 EN30A
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Tensile Strength
≥1544 MPa (100 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥1313 MPa (85 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥10%
Not specified
Hardness
444 HB
Not specified
Condition
Air hardened and tempered (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN30A
Used for gears, aircraft components, transmission shafts, heavy-duty pinions, crankshafts, and high-strength fasteners.
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
BS 970 EN30A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13.
Can BS 970 EN30A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13?
BS 970 EN30A and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN30A and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13?
BS 970 EN30A specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13.
Can BS 970 EN30A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13?
BS 970 EN30A and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.