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IS 5517 55C8 vs SAE J403 1055

Strong Match — 93% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 55C8 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J403 1055 (SAE J403:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 5517 55C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1055 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 55C8 vs SAE J403 1055 is a 93% 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 93%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 55C8:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 55C8 SAE J403 1055
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J403:2009
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.50-0.60
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
P (%) <=0.035 <=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 5517 55C8 SAE J403 1055
Tensile Strength 700-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 460 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=15% Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 55C8
Not documented
SAE J403 1055
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 55C8 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1055?
IS 5517 55C8 and SAE J403 1055 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1055 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 55C8 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 IS 5517 55C8 and SAE J403 1055?
IS 5517 55C8 specifies Si which is not specified for SAE J403 1055.
Can IS 5517 55C8 be substituted with SAE J403 1055?
IS 5517 55C8 and SAE J403 1055 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1055 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 55C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.