IS 3195 50Cr4V2 vs BS 970 EN48

Close Alternative — 83.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3195 50Cr4V2 (IS 3195:1992) and BS 970 EN48 (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 EN48 is commonly used for high duty springs, valve springs. IS 3195 50Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN48 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 3195 50Cr4V2 vs BS 970 EN48 is a 83.1% 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 83.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3195 50Cr4V2:
IS 3431 55Si7 IS 3431 60Cr4V2 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 3195 60Cr4V2 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 3195 98C6 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 3195 55Si7 IS 3195 60Si7 EN 10089 50CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.1%
Specifications
Property IS 3195 50Cr4V2 BS 970 EN48
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 1.00-1.40
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.50
V (%) 0.15-0.30 Not specified
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 EN48
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 EN48
High duty springs, valve springs
Key Differences
Can IS 3195 50Cr4V2 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN48?
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 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
IS 3195 50Cr4V2
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
IS 3195 50Cr4V2
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BS 970 EN48
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 3195 50Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN48?
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 specifies V which is not specified for BS 970 EN48.
Can IS 3195 50Cr4V2 be substituted with BS 970 EN48?
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 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.