Close Alternative — 81.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN363 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN353 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN363 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength 65 tons/sq in min. supplied on tensile strength only or, by special arrangement, on analysis only., while BS 970 EN353 is commonly used for heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts.
BS 970 EN363 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN353 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN363 vs BS 970 EN353 is a 72.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.7%.
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 EN363
BS 970 EN353
Tensile Strength
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
Condition
min (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
core, min (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Elongation
Not specified
≥12%
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN363
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength 65 tons/sq in min. Supplied on tensile strength only or, by special arrangement, on analysis only.
BS 970 EN353
Heavily loaded gears, cams, camshafts
Can BS 970 EN363 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN353?
BS 970 EN363 and BS 970 EN353 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 EN363 and BS 970 EN353?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN363 be substituted with BS 970 EN353?
BS 970 EN363 and BS 970 EN353 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.