Strong Match — 87.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN35 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN35 is typically used for 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)., while BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15).
BS 970 EN35 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN35 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is a 87.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.4%.
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 EN35
BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17
Tensile Strength
≥849 MPa (55 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥15%
Not specified
Condition
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
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).
BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can BS 970 EN35 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17?
BS 970 EN35 and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN35 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN35 and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN35 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17?
BS 970 EN35 and BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 665M17 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN35 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.