Close Alternative — 74.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 14959 50HFA (GOST 14959-2016) and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GOST 14959 50HFA is typically used for used for coil springs, torsion bars, leaf springs, washers, and suspension parts., while BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6..
BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 is defined under British Standards (BS) (United Kingdom).
As per chemical composition, GOST 14959 50HFA vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 is a 74.3% 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 74.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GOST 14959 50HFA
BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36
Tensile Strength
1200-1500 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
1080 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
8% min
Not specified
Hardness
42-50 HRC
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 14959 50HFA
Used for coil springs, torsion bars, leaf springs, washers, and suspension parts.
BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
GOST 14959 50HFA specifies V, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36.
BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 14959 50HFA.
Can GOST 14959 50HFA Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36?
GOST 14959 50HFA and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 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.
What is the difference between GOST 14959 50HFA and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36?
GOST 14959 50HFA specifies V, Si which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36. BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 14959 50HFA.
Can GOST 14959 50HFA be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36?
GOST 14959 50HFA and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H36 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.