Close Alternative — 71.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 (GB/T 3077-2015) and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 is typically used for used for automotive gears, gearboxes, shafts, pinions, industrial reducers, and heavy machinery components., while BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15).
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 is a 71.3% 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 71.3%.
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 17CrNiMo6
BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17
Tensile Strength
1000-1200 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
800-1000 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
9-13%
Not specified
Hardness
58-62 HRC (case)
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6
Used for automotive gears, gearboxes, shafts, pinions, industrial reducers, and heavy machinery components.
BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17?
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 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 17CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17?
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 and BS 970 (Part 3) 815M17 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.