Strong Match — 97.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and SAE J404 8620 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 is typically 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), while SAE J404 8620 is commonly used for case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 8620 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 vs SAE J404 8620 is a 97.6% 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 97.6%.
Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2
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)
SAE J404 8620
Case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts
Key Differences
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 8620.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 Be Substituted With SAE J404 8620?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 and SAE J404 8620 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8620 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 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 IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 and SAE J404 8620?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 8620.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 be substituted with SAE J404 8620?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 and SAE J404 8620 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8620 is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 1) 21Ni2Cr2Mo2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.