BS 4659:1989 BPO2 Steel: Specifications & Listings

BS 4659:1989 BPO2: British plastic mould steel

Forms: Round Bar Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeBS 4659:1989 BPO2
Standard BS 4659:1989
ApplicationsInjection mould cavities, zinc die casting dies
Most Active InWest (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
ASTM A681 P2 ASTM A681:2008 USA (ASTM) 3 listings, 0 RFQs →
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Grade Standard Match
IS 1570 (Part 6) T40Ni6Cr4Mo3 IS 1570 (Part 6):1996 Related Material
BS 970 EN353 BS 970:1955 Related Material
DIN 17200 40NiCrMo6 DIN 17200:1986 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 Related Material
IS 1570 (Part 4) 15Ni7Cr4Mo2 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988 Related Material
BS 970 (Part 1) 805H17 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Related Material
BS 970 (Part 1) 805H20 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 Related Material
BS 970 (Part 1) 805H22 BS 970 (Part 1):1991 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 Mo Ni
0.07–0.12 0.10–0.40 0.75–1.25 0.15–0.40 0.10–0.50
Mechanical Properties
Hardness HRC (case hardened) 58–64
Hardness HRC (core) 20–30
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 20mm–200mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–200×80mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

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Round Bar (2)

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