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IS 3195 50Cr4V2 vs BS 970 EN47

Strong Match — 85.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3195 50Cr4V2 (IS 3195:1992) and BS 970 EN47 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. IS 3195 50Cr4V2 is typically used for volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword), while BS 970 EN47 is commonly used for coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, valve springs, suspension springs, industrial springs requiring high fatigue life.. IS 3195 50Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN47 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 3195 50Cr4V2 vs BS 970 EN47 is a 85.1% 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 85.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3195 50Cr4V2:
IS 3431 60Cr4V2 IS 3431 55Si7 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3195 60Cr4V2 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 3195 98C6 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 3195 55Si7 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 3195 60Si7
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.1%
Specifications
Property IS 3195 50Cr4V2 BS 970 EN47
Standard IS 3195:1992 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.45-0.55 0.45-0.55
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.80-1.20
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.50
V (%) 0.15-0.30 >=0.15
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 50Cr4V2 BS 970 EN47
Hardness, annealed <=245 HB Not specified
Hardness, untreated (hot rolled) about 310 HB (for guidance only) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 3195 50Cr4V2
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
BS 970 EN47
Coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, valve springs, suspension springs, industrial springs requiring high fatigue life.
Can IS 3195 50Cr4V2 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN47?
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN47 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN47 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3195 50Cr4V2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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IS 3195 50Cr4V2
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BS 970 EN47
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5700–6400 mm (224.41–251.97 in)
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IS 3195 50Cr4V2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3195 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN47?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3195 50Cr4V2 be substituted with BS 970 EN47?
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN47 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN47 is often considered as a substitute for IS 3195 50Cr4V2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.