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IS 3195 60Cr4V2 vs BS 970 EN50

Close Alternative — 72% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 3195 60Cr4V2 (IS 3195:1992) and BS 970 EN50 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Spring Steel category. IS 3195 60Cr4V2 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 EN50 is commonly used for annealed wire for oil-hardened and tempered springs; covered by bs 1429.. IS 3195 60Cr4V2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN50 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 3195 60Cr4V2 vs BS 970 EN50 is a 72% 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 72%.

Frequently Compared With IS 3195 60Cr4V2:
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 IS 3431 60Cr4V2 IS 3431 50Cr4V2 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA EN 10089 55Cr3 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 EN 10089 50CrV4 IS 3195 113C6 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 5517 55Cr3 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
72%
Specifications
Property IS 3195 60Cr4V2 BS 970 EN50
Standard IS 3195:1992 BS 970:1955
Category Spring Steel Spring Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.40-0.50
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 1.00-1.50
Mn (%) 0.80-1.00 0.50-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.040
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.35
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 60Cr4V2 BS 970 EN50
Hardness, annealed <=255 HB Not specified
Hardness, untreated (hot rolled) about 310 HB (for guidance only) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 3195 60Cr4V2
Volute and helical springs for railway rolling stock; flats and rounds, springs worked hot and heat-treated (clause 1.1, foreword)
BS 970 EN50
Annealed wire for oil-hardened and tempered springs; covered by BS 1429.
Can IS 3195 60Cr4V2 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN50?
IS 3195 60Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN50 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 60Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN50?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 3195 60Cr4V2 be substituted with BS 970 EN50?
IS 3195 60Cr4V2 and BS 970 EN50 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.