Close Alternative — 73.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 (GB/T 3077-2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 is typically used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, crankshafts, transmission parts, and heavy-duty couplings., while BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties)..
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 is a 73.7% 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 73.7%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15
Tensile Strength
880-1080 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
685-880 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
10-14%
Not specified
Hardness
58-62 HRC (case)
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, crankshafts, transmission parts, and heavy-duty couplings.
BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15?
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 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 GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15?
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15.
Can GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15?
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 and BS 970 (Part 1) 635M15 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.