Close Alternative — 79% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN351 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN351 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength 45 tons/sq in min., while BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
BS 970 EN351 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN351 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14 is a 79% 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 79%.
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 EN351
BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14
Tensile Strength
≥695 MPa (45 tons/sq in, converted)
Not specified
Elongation
≥18%
Not specified
Condition
core, min (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN351
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 45 tons/sq in min.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
BS 970 EN351 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14.
Can BS 970 EN351 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14?
BS 970 EN351 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14 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 EN351 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14?
BS 970 EN351 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14.
Can BS 970 EN351 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14?
BS 970 EN351 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635A14 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.