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IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 vs JIS G4053 SMn438

Strong Match — 94% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) and JIS G4053 SMn438 (JIS G4053:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1), while JIS G4053 SMn438 is commonly used for agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts. IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G4053 SMn438 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 vs JIS G4053 SMn438 is a 94% 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 94%.

Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 JIS G4053 SMn438
Standard IS 11169 (Part 1):1984 JIS G4053:2008
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.32-0.42 0.35–0.41
Mn (%) 1.30-1.70 1.35–1.65
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15–0.35
S (%) Not specified ≤0.030
P (%) Not specified ≤0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 JIS G4053 SMn438
Hardness, annealed <=190 HB Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥690 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified ≥540 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥15%
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
JIS G4053 SMn438
Agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 Be Substituted With JIS G4053 SMn438?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 and JIS G4053 SMn438 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4053 SMn438 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 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
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15
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JIS G4053 SMn438
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6300 mm (236.22–248.03 in)
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15
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JIS G4053 SMn438
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 and JIS G4053 SMn438?
JIS G4053 SMn438 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 be substituted with JIS G4053 SMn438?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 and JIS G4053 SMn438 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4053 SMn438 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 37C15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.