BS 4659:1989 BH13 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 4659:1989 BH13: British hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeBS 4659:1989 BH13
Standard BS 4659:1989
ApplicationsDie casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies
Most Active InCentral (Madhya Pradesh)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
ASTM A681 H13 ASTM A681:2008 USA (ASTM) 13 listings, 16 RFQs →
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Europe 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
JIS G4404 SKD61 JIS G4404:2006 Japan 0 listings, 3 RFQs →
GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 GOST 5950-2000 Russia 0 listings, 2 RFQs →
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299-2014 China 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT35Cr5MoV1 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 India No activity yet
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 IS 3748:1990 India No activity yet
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Grade Standard Match
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299-2014 Strong Match
ASTM A681 H13 ASTM A681:2008 Strong Match
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 IS 3748:1990 Strong Match
BS 4659 BH11 BS 4659:1989 Strong Match
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299-2014 Strong Match
IS 3748 XT35Cr5Mo1V3 IS 3748:1990 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn Cr Mo V
0.35–0.42 0.80–1.20 0.30–0.50 4.75–5.50 1.20–1.75 0.80–1.20
Mechanical Properties
Hardness HRC (hardened) 42–54
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤235
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 16mm–400mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–400×150mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

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Round Bar (2)

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BS 4659:1989 BH13 Round Bar
1.800 MT
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