Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 4659 BD2 (BS 4659:1989) and DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 (DIN 17200:1986) are both steel grades.
BS 4659 BD2 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
BS 4659 BD2 is typically used for blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies, while DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 is commonly used for power generation components, rotors, turbine parts.
BS 4659 BD2 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany.
As per chemical composition, BS 4659 BD2 vs DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 is a 70.3% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
BS 4659 BD2
DIN 17200 30CrMoV9
Hardness HRC (hardened)
58–62
Not specified
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤255
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
900–1100 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥750 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥13%
Typical Applications
BS 4659 BD2
Blanking dies, forming dies, thread rolling dies
DIN 17200 30CrMoV9
Power generation components, rotors, turbine parts
Key Differences
Different category: BS 4659 BD2 is Tool & Die Steels, DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 is Alloy Steel.
Can BS 4659 BD2 Be Substituted With DIN 17200 30CrMoV9?
BS 4659 BD2 and DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 4659 BD2 and DIN 17200 30CrMoV9?
Different category: BS 4659 BD2 is Tool & Die Steels, DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 is Alloy Steel.
Can BS 4659 BD2 be substituted with DIN 17200 30CrMoV9?
BS 4659 BD2 and DIN 17200 30CrMoV9 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.