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JIS G 4051 Carbon Steel Bars: Technical Specifications, Grade List, and Applications




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Introduction

JIS G 4051 is a Japanese Industrial Standard that specifies carbon steels for machine structural use. The standard covers hot-rolled and forged carbon steel bars widely used in mechanical and engineering components where good strength, machinability, and reliability are required.

Ladhani Metal Corporation is a manufacturer, supplier, and stockist of JIS G 4051 carbon steel bars, offering a broad range of grades and sizes to meet industrial requirements. These steel bars are commonly used in automotive parts, machine tools, shafts, gears, and general engineering applications.

JIS G 4051 steels are medium to high carbon steels that can be heat treated to improve hardness and strength, making them suitable for components subjected to mechanical stress and wear.



Applicable Standard

Standard Specification: JIS G 4051
Issuing Organization: Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
Title: Carbon Steels for Machine Structural Use

The JIS G 4051 standard specifies the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and manufacturing requirements for carbon steel bars intended for machine structural applications. The steels covered under this standard are widely used in Japan and globally for mechanical parts requiring moderate to high strength.



Forms of Supply

JIS G 4051 steel bars are available in various forms depending on manufacturing and engineering needs.

Round Bars
Square Bars
Flat Bars
Hexagonal Bars
Forged Bars
Bright Bars


Supply conditions include:

Hot rolled condition
Annealed condition
Normalized condition
Quenched and tempered condition
Cold drawn condition


Standard supply lengths:

3 to 6 meters random length
Cut-to-length bars as per customer specification


Surface finishes available:

Black (mill finish)
Peeled bars
Turned bars
Centerless ground bars
Bright finished bars



Grades Covered Under JIS G 4051

The standard includes several carbon steel grades designed for machine structural applications.

Common grades include:

S10C, S15C, S20C, S25C
S30C, S35C, S40C, S45C
S48C, S50C, S53C, S55C
S58C

These grades vary primarily in carbon content, which influences their hardness, strength, and heat treatment capability.



Chemical Composition of JIS G 4051 Steel Grades (%)


Designation

of Grade

C

Si

Mn

P

S

S10C

0.08 – 0.13

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S12C

0.10 – 0.15

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S15C

0.13 – 0.18

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S17C

0.15 – 0.20

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S20C

0.18 – 0.23

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S22C

0.20 – 0.25

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S25C

0.22 – 0.28

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.030 max

0.035 max

S28C

0.25 – 0.31

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S30C

0.27 – 0.33

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S33C

0.30 – 0.36

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S35C

0.32 – 0.38

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S38C

0.35 – 0.41

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S40C

0.37 – 0.43

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S43C

0.40 – 0.46

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S45C

0.42 – 0.48

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S48C

0.45 – 0.51

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S50C

0.47 – 0.53

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S53C

0.50 – 0.56

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S55C

0.52 – 0.58

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S58C

0.55 – 0.61

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030 max

0.035 max

S09CK

0.07 – 0.12

0.10 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.025 max

0.025 max

S15CK

0.13 – 0.18

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.025 max

0.025 max

S20CK

0.18 – 0.23

0.15 – 0.35

0.30 – 0.60

0.025 max

0.025 max

 

Notes

a) Cr shall not be over 0.20 %. However, it may be specified as values under 0.30 % upon the agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

b) As impurities, Cu, Ni, and Ni + Cr for grades S09CK, S15CK and S20CK shall not exceed respectively 0.25 %, 0.20 %, and 0.30 %, and Cu, Ni, and Ni + Cr for all other grades shall not exceed respectively 0.30 %, 0.20 %, and 0.35 %. However, the upper limit of Ni + Cr can be specified under 0.40 % for S09CK, S15CK and S20CK, and may be specified under 0.45 % for other grades upon the agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.



Mechanical Properties of JIS G 4051 Steel Bars

Mechanical properties vary depending on heat treatment condition and bar size. Typical values for commonly used grades are shown below.


Grade

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Yield Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

S20C

400 – 510

245

25

S35C

570 – 690

315

20

S40C

600 – 740

355

18

S45C

570 – 700

345

17

S50C

620 – 760

375

16

S55C

650 – 800

400

14

Heat treatment such as quenching and tempering significantly improves hardness and strength.



Heat Treatment

JIS G 4051 carbon steels respond well to conventional heat treatment processes.

Common heat treatment methods include:

Annealing
Normalizing
Quenching
Tempering
Induction hardening

Medium and high carbon grades such as S45C and S50C are frequently heat treated to achieve improved wear resistance and mechanical strength.



Key Features of JIS G 4051 Carbon Steel Bars

Good machinability
Moderate to high tensile strength
Excellent response to heat treatment
Wide range of carbon grades available
Reliable mechanical performance
Cost-effective material for machine components

These features make JIS G 4051 steels suitable for mechanical parts requiring durability and strength.



Industrial Applications of JIS G 4051 Steel Bars

JIS G 4051 carbon steel bars are widely used in various industrial sectors.

Automotive Industry

Shafts
Axles
Gear components
Pins and bushings
Crankshafts


Machinery Manufacturing

Machine shafts
Spindles
Couplings
Mechanical linkages


Construction Equipment

Structural machine parts
Heavy equipment components


Tool and Equipment Manufacturing

Industrial tools
Mechanical hardware
Machine tool components


The versatility of these steels allows them to be used in many engineering applications requiring moderate strength and good machinability.



Quality Testing and Inspection

JIS G 4051 steel bars undergo several quality control procedures to ensure compliance with the standard.

Chemical composition analysis
Tensile strength testing
Hardness testing
Ultrasonic inspection
Dimensional inspection
Surface quality examination

Material Test Certificates (MTC) are provided according to customer requirements and international quality standards.



Conclusion

JIS G 4051 carbon steel bars are widely used machine structural steels offering reliable mechanical performance, good machinability, and excellent heat treatment capability. With a wide range of grades available, these steels are suitable for automotive components, industrial machinery, and general engineering applications.

Ladhani Metal Corporation supplies JIS G 4051 carbon steel bars in various grades, sizes, and supply conditions, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with international engineering standards.


FOR REQUIREMENT OF THIS GRADE OR FOR DETAIL CONTACT US AT :-

www.ladhanimetal.com

www.ladhanimetal.in

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info@ladhanimetals.com










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