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BS 970 EN45A vs IS 3195 60Si7

Strong Match — 92.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN45A (BS 970:1955) and IS 3195 60Si7 (IS 3195:1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. BS 970 EN45A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 3195 60Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN45A vs IS 3195 60Si7 is a 92.6% 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 92.6%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN45A:
IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 IS 3431 60Si7 EN 10089 55Si7 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 EN 10089 50CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 IS 4367 55Si7
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
92.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
92.6%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN45A IS 3195 60Si7
Standard BS 970:1955 IS 3195:1992
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.55-0.65
Si (%) 1.70-2.00 1.50-2.00
Mn (%) 0.70-1.00 0.80-1.00
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 EN45A IS 3195 60Si7
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=245 HB
Hardness, untreated (hot rolled) Not specified about 255 HB (for guidance only)
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN45A
Not documented
IS 3195 60Si7
Used in leaf springs, coil springs, suspension parts, agricultural tines, clips, and spring washers.
Can BS 970 EN45A Be Substituted With IS 3195 60Si7?
BS 970 EN45A and IS 3195 60Si7 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3195 60Si7 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN45A 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 EN45A
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IS 3195 60Si7
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5700–5800 mm (224.41–228.35 in)
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BS 970 EN45A
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IS 3195 60Si7
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN45A and IS 3195 60Si7?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN45A be substituted with IS 3195 60Si7?
BS 970 EN45A and IS 3195 60Si7 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 3195 60Si7 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN45A in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.