Strong Match — 95.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 C16E (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10084 C16E is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (table 13).
EN 10084 C16E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C16E vs BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is a 95.4% 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 95.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10084 C16E
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 156 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C16E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; carbon and carbon manganese steel (Table 13)
Can EN 10084 C16E Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
EN 10084 C16E and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C16E 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 EN 10084 C16E and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 C16E be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15?
EN 10084 C16E and BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 080M15 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C16E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.