Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4801 SUP9 (JIS G 4801:2005) and IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Spring Steel category.
JIS G4801 SUP9 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4801 SUP9 vs IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 is a 78.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G4801 SUP9
IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7
Tensile Strength
1180 MPa min (oil hardened)
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥1030 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥7%
Not specified
Hardness
363–429 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G4801 SUP9
Automotive leaf springs, suspension springs
IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7
Not documented
Key Differences
JIS G4801 SUP9 specifies Cr, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7.
Can JIS G4801 SUP9 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7?
JIS G4801 SUP9 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 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.
What is the difference between JIS G4801 SUP9 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7?
JIS G4801 SUP9 specifies Cr, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7.
Can JIS G4801 SUP9 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7?
JIS G4801 SUP9 and IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 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.