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SAE J404 8620 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2

Strong Match — 97.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 8620 (SAE J404:2009) and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 (IS 11169 (Part 1):1984) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 8620 is typically used for case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1). SAE J404 8620 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 8620 vs IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 is a 97.1% 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 97.1%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.1%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 8620 IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2
Standard SAE J404:2009 IS 11169 (Part 1):1984
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.23 0.18-0.23
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.60
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 Not specified
S (%) <=0.040 Not specified
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 8620 IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2
Core Tensile Strength Not specified >=900 MPa (30 mm) / >=800 MPa (60 mm) / >=750 MPa (90 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=11% (30 mm)
Hardness, annealed Not specified <=180 HB
Typical Applications
SAE J404 8620
Case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 2 to 100 mm diameter (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can SAE J404 8620 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2?
SAE J404 8620 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 8620 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
SAE J404 8620
Round Bar → (8 listings)
Diameter: 50–75 mm (1.97–2.95 in)
Length: 5200–7000 mm (204.72–275.59 in)
Flat Bar → (3 listings)
Thickness: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Width: 150–150 mm (5.91–5.91 in)
Length: 3200–3400 mm (125.98–133.86 in)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 8620 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2?
SAE J404 8620 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2.
Can SAE J404 8620 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2?
SAE J404 8620 and IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 1) 20NiCrMo2 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 8620 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.