SAE J403 1008 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4

Strong Match — 94.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J403 1008 (SAE J403:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. SAE J403 1008 is typically used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 is commonly used for rivet wire for the bearing industry and bearing cage strip (the standard links this grade to is 4882, is 4397). SAE J403 1008 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J403 1008 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 is a 94.9% 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 94.9%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J403 1008:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.9%
Specifications
Property SAE J403 1008 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4
Standard SAE J403:2014 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
Mn (%) 0.30-0.50 (long products), <=0.50 (flat rolled) <=0.50
P (%) <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products) Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products) Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
SAE J403 1008
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4
Rivet wire for the bearing industry and bearing cage strip (the standard links this grade to IS 4882, IS 4397)
Key Differences
Can SAE J403 1008 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4?
SAE J403 1008 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1008 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 J403 1008
Wire Rod Coil → (3 listings)
Diameter: 8–8 mm (0.31–0.31 in)
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 3–3 mm (0.12–0.12 in)
Length: 5600–6300 mm (220.47–248.03 in)
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J403 1008 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4?
SAE J403 1008 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4.
Can SAE J403 1008 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4?
SAE J403 1008 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 5C4 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J403 1008 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.