Close Alternative — 79.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN38 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN36C (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 EN38 is typically used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. suitable for tensile strength of 65 tons/sq in min., while BS 970 EN36C is commonly used for used for gears, camshafts, pinions, heavy-duty shafts, aerospace transmission parts, and worm drives..
BS 970 EN38 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN36C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN38 vs BS 970 EN36C is a 69% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 79.4%.
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 EN38
BS 970 EN36C
Tensile Strength
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
≥1004 MPa (65 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
≥13%
≥13%
Condition
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Core, after heat treatment (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN38
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars. Suitable for tensile strength of 65 tons/sq in min.
BS 970 EN36C
Used for gears, camshafts, pinions, heavy-duty shafts, aerospace transmission parts, and worm drives.
Can BS 970 EN38 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN36C?
BS 970 EN38 and BS 970 EN36C 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 EN38 and BS 970 EN36C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN38 be substituted with BS 970 EN36C?
BS 970 EN38 and BS 970 EN36C 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.