Strong Match — 92.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and BS 970 EN24 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is typically used for high tensile shafts, gears, crankshafts, while BS 970 EN24 is commonly used for heavy duty gears, shafts, connecting rods.
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN24 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 vs BS 970 EN24 is a 92.5% 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 92.5%.
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 (Part 3) 817M40
BS 970 EN24
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥772 MPa (50 tons/sq in, converted)
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥587 MPa (38 tons/sq in, converted)
Elongation
Not specified
≥20%
Hardness
Not specified
223-277 HB
Condition
Not specified
Hardened and tempered S, ruling section 6 in (lowest-strength condition of the standard)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40
High tensile shafts, gears, crankshafts
BS 970 EN24
Heavy duty gears, shafts, connecting rods
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN24?
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 and BS 970 EN24 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN24 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 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 (Part 3) 817M40 and BS 970 EN24?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 be substituted with BS 970 EN24?
BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 and BS 970 EN24 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN24 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 817M40 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.