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DIN 17222 C80 vs SAE J403 1080

Strong Match — 89.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17222 C80 (DIN 17222:1979-08) and SAE J403 1080 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. DIN 17222 C80 is typically used for springs, music wire, high strength wire, cutting tools, while SAE J403 1080 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. DIN 17222 C80 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while SAE J403 1080 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, DIN 17222 C80 vs SAE J403 1080 is a 89.5% 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 89.5%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17222 C80:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.5%
Specifications
Property DIN 17222 C80 SAE J403 1080
Standard DIN 17222:1979-08 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.75–0.85 0.75-0.88
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50–0.80 0.60-0.90
S (%) ≤0.040 <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products)
P (%) ≤0.040 <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (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 17222 C80 SAE J403 1080
Tensile Strength 900–1100 MPa (annealed) Not specified
Hardness HRC 60–65 (hardened) Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17222 C80
Springs, music wire, high strength wire, cutting tools
SAE J403 1080
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can DIN 17222 C80 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1080?
DIN 17222 C80 and SAE J403 1080 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1080 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17222 C80 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 17222 C80
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6600 mm (236.22–259.84 in)
SAE J403 1080
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5500–7000 mm (216.54–275.59 in)
On M-EX Right Now
DIN 17222 C80
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SAE J403 1080
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17222 C80 and SAE J403 1080?
DIN 17222 C80 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1080.
Can DIN 17222 C80 be substituted with SAE J403 1080?
DIN 17222 C80 and SAE J403 1080 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1080 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17222 C80 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.