Strong Match — 98.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 16MnCr5 (EN 10084:2008) and EN 10084 16MnCrS5 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 16MnCr5 is typically used for gears, camshafts, gudgeon pins, while EN 10084 16MnCrS5 is commonly used for gears, shafts and precision components requiring good surface finish after carburising.
EN 10084 16MnCr5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10084 16MnCrS5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 16MnCr5 vs EN 10084 16MnCrS5 is a 98.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10084 16MnCr5
EN 10084 16MnCrS5
Condition
Soft annealed
Soft annealed
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Hardness
Soft annealed: 207 HB max
Soft annealed: 207 HB max
Typical Applications
EN 10084 16MnCr5
Gears, camshafts, gudgeon pins
EN 10084 16MnCrS5
Gears, shafts and precision components requiring good surface finish after carburising
Can EN 10084 16MnCr5 Be Substituted With EN 10084 16MnCrS5?
EN 10084 16MnCr5 and EN 10084 16MnCrS5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 16MnCrS5 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 16MnCr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10084 16MnCr5 and EN 10084 16MnCrS5?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10084 16MnCr5 be substituted with EN 10084 16MnCrS5?
EN 10084 16MnCr5 and EN 10084 16MnCrS5 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10084 16MnCrS5 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 16MnCr5 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.