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EN 10084 C15E vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)

Strong Match — 91.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10084 C15E (EN 10084:2008) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10084 C15E is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b). EN 10084 C15E is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C15E vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) is a 91.8% 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 91.8%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10084 C15E:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A67 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.8%
Specifications
Property EN 10084 C15E IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)
Standard EN 10084:2008 IS 11169 (Part 1):2022
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.13-0.17
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.30-0.60
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
Si (%) <=0.40 <=0.30
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.25
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 C15E IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)
Condition Soft annealed Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 143 HB max Not specified
Tensile Strength, as rolled (+AR) Not specified <=480 MPa (over 5 to 100 mm)
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C15E
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
Key Differences
Can EN 10084 C15E Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)?
EN 10084 C15E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C15E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10084 C15E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10084 C15E.
Can EN 10084 C15E be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening)?
EN 10084 C15E and IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 15C4GC (case hardening) is often considered as a substitute for EN 10084 C15E in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.