Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 3195 60Si7 (IS 3195:1992) and GB/T 1222 55CrMnA (GB/T 1222-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
IS 3195 60Si7 is typically used for used in leaf springs, coil springs, suspension parts, agricultural tines, clips, and spring washers., while GB/T 1222 55CrMnA is commonly used for automotive leaf springs, coil springs.
IS 3195 60Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while GB/T 1222 55CrMnA is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, IS 3195 60Si7 vs GB/T 1222 55CrMnA is a 74.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 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 60Si7
GB/T 1222 55CrMnA
Hardness, annealed
<=245 HB
Not specified
Hardness, untreated (hot rolled)
about 255 HB (for guidance only)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥1225 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥1080 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥6%
Typical Applications
IS 3195 60Si7
Used in leaf springs, coil springs, suspension parts, agricultural tines, clips, and spring washers.
GB/T 1222 55CrMnA
Automotive leaf springs, coil springs
Key Differences
IS 3195 60Si7 specifies P, S which are not specified for GB/T 1222 55CrMnA.
GB/T 1222 55CrMnA specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 3195 60Si7.
Can IS 3195 60Si7 Be Substituted With GB/T 1222 55CrMnA?
IS 3195 60Si7 and GB/T 1222 55CrMnA share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 3195 60Si7 and GB/T 1222 55CrMnA?
IS 3195 60Si7 specifies P, S which are not specified for GB/T 1222 55CrMnA. GB/T 1222 55CrMnA specifies Cr which is not specified for IS 3195 60Si7.
Can IS 3195 60Si7 be substituted with GB/T 1222 55CrMnA?
IS 3195 60Si7 and GB/T 1222 55CrMnA share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.