BS 970 EN44C vs BS 970 EN44E

Strong Match — 95.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN44C (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN44E (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. BS 970 EN44C is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN44E is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN44C vs BS 970 EN44E is a 95.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 95.3%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN44C:
EN 10089 50CrV4 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 3195 98C6 BS 970 EN42D IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 5517 55Cr3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
95.3%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN44C BS 970 EN44E
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 1.00-1.20 1.05-1.25
Si (%) <=0.35 <=0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.30-0.70
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Can BS 970 EN44C Be Substituted With BS 970 EN44E?
BS 970 EN44C and BS 970 EN44E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN44E is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN44C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN44C and BS 970 EN44E?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN44C be substituted with BS 970 EN44E?
BS 970 EN44C and BS 970 EN44E overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN44E is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN44C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.