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IS 5517 55Cr3 vs SAE J404 5160

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 55Cr3 (IS 5517:1993) and SAE J404 5160 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. IS 5517 55Cr3 is classified under Spring Steel, while SAE J404 5160 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. IS 5517 55Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J404 5160 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 55Cr3 vs SAE J404 5160 is a 81.2% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 55Cr3:
IS 3195 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 EN 10083-3 51CrV4 IS 4367 55Si7 IS 3195 55Si7 EN 10089 50CrV4 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 3431 60Cr4V2 IS 3195 113C6 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 3195 98C6 EN 10083-1 51CrV4
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 55Cr3 SAE J404 5160
Standard IS 5517:1993 SAE J404:2009
Category Spring Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.56-0.64
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.80 0.75-1.00
Cr (%) 0.60-0.80 0.70-0.90
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
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 55Cr3 SAE J404 5160
Tensile Strength 900-1050 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 660 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=12% Not specified
Izod Impact 35 J min Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 55Cr3
Not documented
SAE J404 5160
Automotive leaf springs, coil springs
Key Differences
Can IS 5517 55Cr3 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5160?
IS 5517 55Cr3 and SAE J404 5160 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 5517 55Cr3
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SAE J404 5160
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 60–60 mm (2.36–2.36 in)
Length: 5200–6400 mm (204.72–251.97 in)
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IS 5517 55Cr3
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SAE J404 5160
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 55Cr3 and SAE J404 5160?
Different category: IS 5517 55Cr3 is Spring Steel, SAE J404 5160 is Alloy Steel.
Can IS 5517 55Cr3 be substituted with SAE J404 5160?
IS 5517 55Cr3 and SAE J404 5160 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.