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IS 3195 113C6 vs BS 970 EN44B

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3195 113C6 (IS 3195:1992) and BS 970 EN44B (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. IS 3195 113C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN44B is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 3195 113C6 vs BS 970 EN44B is a 85.3% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3195 113C6:
IS 3431 55Si7 IS 3195 50Cr4V2 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 1570 (Part 4) 60Si7 IS 3431 60Si7 IS 3195 98C6 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 55Si7 IS 1570 (Part 4) 65Si7 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property IS 3195 113C6 BS 970 EN44B
Standard IS 3195:1992 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 1.05-1.20 0.90-1.00
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 3195 113C6 BS 970 EN44B
Hardness, annealed <=240 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 3195 113C6
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
BS 970 EN44B
Not documented
Can IS 3195 113C6 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN44B?
IS 3195 113C6 and BS 970 EN44B 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3195 113C6 and BS 970 EN44B?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3195 113C6 be substituted with BS 970 EN44B?
IS 3195 113C6 and BS 970 EN44B 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.