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BS 970 EN356 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13

Close Alternative — 75% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN356 (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 EN356 is typically used for heavily stressed gears, differential components, 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 EN356 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 EN356 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 is a 75% 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 75%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN356:
UNI 11234 100Cr6 NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A GOST 4543 12HN3A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
75%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN356 BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.14–0.20 0.10-0.16
Mn (%) 0.35–0.65 0.35-0.60
Cr (%) 0.90–1.30 0.70-1.00
Ni (%) 3.90–4.30 3.00-3.75
P (%) Not specified <=0.035
S (%) Not specified <=0.040
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 EN356 BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Tensile Strength 850–1000 MPa Not specified
Case Hardness HRC 60–64 Not specified
Elongation ≥12% Not specified
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN356
Heavily stressed gears, differential components
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN356 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13?
BS 970 EN356 and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN356
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 3900–5900 mm (153.54–232.28 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN356 and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13?
BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 specifies P, S which are not specified for BS 970 EN356.
Can BS 970 EN356 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13?
BS 970 EN356 and BS 970 (Part 1) 655M13 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.