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BS 970 EN45 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7

Strong Match — 89.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN45 (BS 970:1955) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. BS 970 EN45 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN45 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 is a 89.8% 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 89.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN45:
EN 10089 55Si7 EN 10089 50CrV4 IS 3431 55Si7 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10089 55Cr3 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 IS 4367 55Si7 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3431 60Si7 IS 3195 55Si7
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN45 IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 1570 (Part 4):1988
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.60-0.70
Si (%) 1.50-2.00 1.50-2.00
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.80-1.00
S (%) <=0.050 Not specified
P (%) <=0.050 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN45
Leaf springs, coil springs, automotive suspension
IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7
Not documented
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN45 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7?
BS 970 EN45 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN45 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN45
Round Bar → (6 listings)
Diameter: 55–60 mm (2.17–2.36 in)
Length: 5200–6200 mm (204.72–244.09 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 25–25 mm (0.98–0.98 in)
Width: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 2500–3600 mm (98.43–141.73 in)
IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7
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BS 970 EN45
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IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN45 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7?
BS 970 EN45 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7.
Can BS 970 EN45 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7?
BS 970 EN45 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN45 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.