Close Alternative — 73.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10083-1 C40E (EN 10083-1:1996) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
EN 10083-1 C40E is typically used for quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, table 10), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex c).
EN 10083-1 C40E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10083-1 C40E vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 is a 73.6% 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 73.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10083-1 C40E
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15
Condition
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Not specified
Elongation
16% min
Not specified
Tensile Strength
650 to 800 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
460 MPa min
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-1 C40E
Quenched and tempered machine parts; also used normalized (clause 1.1, Table 10)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are quenched and tempered; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex C)
Key Differences
EN 10083-1 C40E specifies Cr+Mo+Ni, Si which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10083-1 C40E.
Can EN 10083-1 C40E Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15?
EN 10083-1 C40E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 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 EN 10083-1 C40E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15?
EN 10083-1 C40E specifies Cr+Mo+Ni, Si which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15. IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10083-1 C40E.
Can EN 10083-1 C40E be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15?
EN 10083-1 C40E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 40C15 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.