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DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs SAE J403 1527

Strong Match — 85.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17200 28Mn6 (DIN 17200:1986) and SAE J403 1527 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17200 28Mn6 is typically used for unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength, while SAE J403 1527 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. DIN 17200 28Mn6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while SAE J403 1527 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17200 28Mn6 vs SAE J403 1527 is a 85.5% 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 85.5%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17200 28Mn6:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85.5%
Specifications
Property DIN 17200 28Mn6 SAE J403 1527
Standard DIN 17200:1986 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.25-0.32 0.22-0.29
Mn (%) 1.30-1.65 1.20-1.50
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products)
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products)
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17200 28Mn6 SAE J403 1527
Tensile Strength 590-780 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 390 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 16% min Not specified
Hardness 170-223 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17200 28Mn6
Unalloyed manganese carbon steel for quenching and tempering; shafts and machine components requiring good hardenability, moderate strength
SAE J403 1527
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1527?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and SAE J403 1527 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1527 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17200 28Mn6 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
DIN 17200 28Mn6
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6300 mm (192.91–248.03 in)
SAE J403 1527
Round Bar → (5 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4900–6400 mm (192.91–251.97 in)
On M-EX Right Now
DIN 17200 28Mn6
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SAE J403 1527
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17200 28Mn6 and SAE J403 1527?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1527.
Can DIN 17200 28Mn6 be substituted with SAE J403 1527?
DIN 17200 28Mn6 and SAE J403 1527 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1527 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17200 28Mn6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.