Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 EN48A (BS 970:1955) and JIS G4801 SUP10 (JIS G 4801:2005) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
BS 970 EN48A is typically used for bars for oil hardening and tempering. laminated spring plates to this specification shall conform to the dimensional requirements in appendix c., while JIS G4801 SUP10 is commonly used for valve springs, high stress coil springs, torsion springs.
BS 970 EN48A is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while JIS G4801 SUP10 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN48A vs JIS G4801 SUP10 is a 71.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 EN48A
JIS G4801 SUP10
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥1180 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥1030 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥7%
Hardness
Not specified
363–429 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN48A
Bars for oil hardening and tempering. Laminated spring plates to this specification shall conform to the dimensional requirements in Appendix C.
JIS G4801 SUP10
Valve springs, high stress coil springs, torsion springs
Key Differences
JIS G4801 SUP10 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 EN48A.
Can BS 970 EN48A Be Substituted With JIS G4801 SUP10?
BS 970 EN48A and JIS G4801 SUP10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between BS 970 EN48A and JIS G4801 SUP10?
JIS G4801 SUP10 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 EN48A.
Can BS 970 EN48A be substituted with JIS G4801 SUP10?
BS 970 EN48A and JIS G4801 SUP10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.