Close Alternative — 73% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4801 SUP9 (JIS G 4801:2005) and BS 970 EN47 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
JIS G4801 SUP9 is typically used for automotive leaf springs, suspension springs, while BS 970 EN47 is commonly used for coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, valve springs, suspension springs, industrial springs requiring high fatigue life..
JIS G4801 SUP9 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 EN47 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4801 SUP9 vs BS 970 EN47 is a 73% 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 73%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G4801 SUP9
BS 970 EN47
Tensile Strength
1180 MPa min (oil hardened)
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥1030 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥7%
Not specified
Hardness
363–429 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G4801 SUP9
Automotive leaf springs, suspension springs
BS 970 EN47
Coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, valve springs, suspension springs, industrial springs requiring high fatigue life.
Key Differences
BS 970 EN47 specifies V which is not specified for JIS G4801 SUP9.
Can JIS G4801 SUP9 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN47?
JIS G4801 SUP9 and BS 970 EN47 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.
What is the difference between JIS G4801 SUP9 and BS 970 EN47?
BS 970 EN47 specifies V which is not specified for JIS G4801 SUP9.
Can JIS G4801 SUP9 be substituted with BS 970 EN47?
JIS G4801 SUP9 and BS 970 EN47 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.