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JIS G4053 SMn438 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15

Strong Match — 88.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G4053 SMn438 (JIS G4053:2008) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. JIS G4053 SMn438 is typically used for agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is commonly used for manganese case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and machine components requiring case hardening where higher core strength than plain carbon grades is needed. JIS G4053 SMn438 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, JIS G4053 SMn438 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is a 88.9% 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 88.9%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G4053 SMn438:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.9%
Specifications
Property JIS G4053 SMn438 IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Standard JIS G4053:2008 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.35–0.41 0.22-0.32
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 1.35–1.65 1.30-1.70
S (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
P (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property JIS G4053 SMn438 IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Tensile Strength ≥690 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength ≥540 MPa Not specified
Elongation ≥15% Not specified
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=190 HB
Typical Applications
JIS G4053 SMn438
Agricultural equipment, heavy duty shafts
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Manganese case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and machine components requiring case hardening where higher core strength than plain carbon grades is needed
Key Differences
Can JIS G4053 SMn438 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15?
JIS G4053 SMn438 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4053 SMn438 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
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)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–5700 mm (220.47–224.41 in)
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JIS G4053 SMn438
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IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G4053 SMn438 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15?
JIS G4053 SMn438 specifies S, P which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15.
Can JIS G4053 SMn438 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15?
JIS G4053 SMn438 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 27C15 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4053 SMn438 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.