60SiCr7
1.7108Silicon-chromium valve spring steel — the highest fatigue life among EN 10089 spring steels. High Si (1.50-1.80%) provides excellent resistance to relaxation at elevated temperatures (up to ~250°C). Superior to 51CrV4 for high-stress, high-cycle applications. Used for automotive valve springs, heavy-duty coil springs, torsion bars, and stabilizers. ≈ AISI 9260.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 9260 | — | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 61SiCr7 / 60SiCr7 | 1.7108 | 100% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10089
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 60SiCr7 (EN) (EN 10089) vs 61SiCr7 / 60SiCr7 (EN) (EN 10089)
| Element | 60SiCr7 (EN) | 61SiCr7 / 60SiCr7 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.57–0.65% | 0.57–0.65% | OK |
| Si | 1.5–1.8% | 1.5–1.8% | OK |
| Mn | 0.7–1% | 0.7–1% | OK |
| P | 0–0.025% | 0–0.025% | OK |
| S | 0–0.025% | 0–0.025% | OK |
| Cr | 0.2–0.4% | 0.2–0.4% | OK |
Mechanical properties
QT
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 1200–1400 | MPa |
| Yield Strength | 1050–1200 | MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 6 | % |
| Elastic Modulus | ≥ 210 | GPa |
| Density | ≥ 7.43 | g/cm3 |
Annealed
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness HB | ≤ 248 | HB |
Heat treatment
| Process | Temperature | Medium | Holding Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hardening | 830–870 °C | oil | — | As-quenched 58-63 HRC |
| tempering | 400–500 °C | air | — | Valve spring temper ~450°C for optimal relaxation resistance |
Compatibility verdict
60SiCr7 and 61SiCr7 / 60SiCr7: 100% composition match
Close equivalents but NOT identical.
Related materials
50CrV4
1.8160Chromium-vanadium spring/tool steel — identical alloy system to 51CrV4 (1.8159) but recognized as a separate grade in some standards. Dual use: heavy-duty springs (EN 10089) AND cold work tools (knives, shear blades). V improves temper resistance and grain refinement. UTS 1200-1500 QT. Used for heavy leaf springs, stabilizer bars, torsion bars, and cold work cutting tools.
51CrMoV4
1.7701CrMoV alloyed spring steel — THE European automotive suspension spring material. CrMo gives deep hardenability for large coil springs, V adds grain refinement and secondary hardening for fatigue resistance. UTS 1350-1600 MPa QT. Used for hot-formed coil springs (cars, trucks), leaf springs, torsion bars, and stabilizer bars. Excellent sag resistance to 200°C.
20MnCr5
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