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BS 970 EN50 vs BS 970 EN48

Close Alternative — 81.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN50 (BS 970:1955) and BS 970 EN48 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. BS 970 EN50 is typically used for annealed wire for oil-hardened and tempered springs; covered by bs 1429., while BS 970 EN48 is commonly used for high duty springs, valve springs. BS 970 EN50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while BS 970 EN48 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN50 vs BS 970 EN48 is a 81.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN50:
EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10089 55Cr3 EN 10089 50CrV4 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 3431 60Cr4V2 IS 3195 60Cr4V2
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN50 BS 970 EN48
Standard BS 970:1955 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.40-0.50 0.45-0.55
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.10-0.50
Mn (%) 0.50-0.70 0.50-0.80
Cr (%) 1.00-1.50 1.00-1.40
V (%) >=0.15 Not specified
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN50
Annealed wire for oil-hardened and tempered springs; covered by BS 1429.
BS 970 EN48
High duty springs, valve springs
Key Differences
Can BS 970 EN50 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN48?
BS 970 EN50 and BS 970 EN48 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN50
No active listings currently.
BS 970 EN48
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Width: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 2500–2800 mm (98.43–110.24 in)
On M-EX Right Now
BS 970 EN50
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 EN48
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN50 and BS 970 EN48?
BS 970 EN50 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 EN48.
Can BS 970 EN50 be substituted with BS 970 EN48?
BS 970 EN50 and BS 970 EN48 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.