BS 4659:1989 BH21 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 4659:1989 BH21: British tungsten hot work tool steel

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeBS 4659:1989 BH21
Standard BS 4659:1989
ApplicationsHot extrusion dies, brass/bronze forging dies
Most Active InEast (West Bengal, Jharkhand)
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
ASTM A681 H21 ASTM A681:2008 USA (ASTM) 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
EN ISO 4957 X30WCrV9-3 EN ISO 4957:2018 Europe 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
JIS G4404 SKD5 JIS G4404:2006 Japan 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
GOST 5950 3H2W8F GOST 5950-2000 Russia 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299-2014 China 2 listings, 0 RFQs →
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Grade Standard Match
EN ISO 4957 X30WCrV9-3 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
JIS G4404 SKD5 JIS G4404:2006 Strong Match
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT33W9Cr3V4 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Close Alternative
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT55W14Cr3V4 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40W8Cr5V2 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) T50W8Cr5V2 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
ASTM A681 H21 ASTM A681:2008 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 6) T105W6CrV2 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn Cr W V
0.26–0.36 0.15–0.40 3.00–3.75 8.50–10.00 0.30–0.60
Mechanical Properties
Hardness HRC (hardened) 36–54
Hardness HB (annealed) ≤229
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 16mm–300mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–300×100mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

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Round Bar (2)

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BS 4659:1989 BH21 Round Bar
1.700 MT
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