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SAE J404 4620 vs IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S

Strong Match — 96.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 4620 (SAE J404:2009) and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 4620 is typically used for used for gears, bearings, shafts, transmission parts, pinions, and heavy-duty carburized components., while IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts. SAE J404 4620 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 4620 vs IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is a 96.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.7%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96.7%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 4620 IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S
Standard SAE J404:2009 IS 4432:1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.22 0.17-0.22
Mn (%) 0.45-0.65 0.40-0.65
Mo (%) 0.20-0.30 0.20-0.30
Ni (%) 1.65-2.00 1.65-2.00
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.040 0.020-0.035
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 4620 IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S
Core Tensile Strength Not specified 800-1150 MPa (16 mm) / 700-1000 MPa (30 mm) / 650-950 MPa (63 mm)
Core Yield Strength Not specified >=550 MPa (16 mm) / >=500 MPa (30 mm) / >=450 MPa (63 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=8% (16 mm) / >=9% (30 mm) / >=10% (63 mm)
Core Reduction of Area Not specified >=35% (16 mm) / >=35% (30 mm) / >=40% (63 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A) Not specified <=217 HB
Typical Applications
SAE J404 4620
Used for gears, bearings, shafts, transmission parts, pinions, and heavy-duty carburized components.
IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can SAE J404 4620 Be Substituted With IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S?
SAE J404 4620 and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 4620 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
SAE J404 4620
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5600–6000 mm (220.47–236.22 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 4620 and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J404 4620 be substituted with IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S?
SAE J404 4620 and IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 20Ni7Mo2-S is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 4620 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.