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JIS G 4103 Alloy Steel Bars: Technical Specifications, Grades and Engineering Applications



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Introduction

JIS G 4103 is a Japanese Industrial Standard that specifies nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steels used for high-strength machine structural components. These steels are designed to provide excellent hardenability, superior toughness, high fatigue strength, and good resistance to wear under heavy loads.

JIS G 4103 steels are widely used in demanding engineering applications such as automotive components, aircraft parts, industrial machinery, and heavy mechanical equipment. Due to the presence of alloying elements like nickel, chromium, and molybdenum, these steels exhibit improved strength and toughness compared to ordinary carbon steels.

Ladhani Metal Corporation is a manufacturer, supplier, and stockist of JIS G 4103 alloy steel bars, supplying a wide range of grades and sizes for industrial and engineering applications requiring high performance and reliability.

These steels are particularly suitable for parts subjected to high stress, shock loads, and cyclic fatigue.


Applicable Standard

Standard Specification: JIS G 4103
Issuing Organization: Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS)
Title: Nickel Chromium Molybdenum Steels

JIS G 4103 specifies the chemical composition and mechanical properties of nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steels used for machine structural purposes. The steels under this specification are capable of achieving high strength and toughness through heat treatment processes such as quenching and tempering.

These steels are commonly used for manufacturing heavy-duty mechanical parts that require excellent fatigue strength and durability.


Forms of Supply

JIS G 4103 alloy steel bars are supplied in various forms to suit engineering and manufacturing requirements.

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


Typical supply conditions include:

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


Standard supply lengths:

3 to 6 meter random lengths
Fixed lengths
Cut-to-size bars as per customer specifications


Surface finishes available:

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


Grades Covered Under JIS G 4103

Common grades under this standard include:

SNCM220, SNCM420, SNCM431, SNCM439, SNCM447

These grades differ in carbon content and alloy composition, which determine their strength, hardness, and hardenability characteristics.


JIS G 4103:1979 – Chemical Composition (%)

 

Symbol / Class

Previous Symbol

C

Si

Mn

P (max)

S (max)

Ni

Cr

Mo

SNCM 200

SNCM 21

0.17 – 0.23

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030

0.030

0.40 – 0.70

0.40 – 0.65

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 240

SNCM 6

0.38 – 0.43

0.15 – 0.35

0.70 – 1.00

0.030

0.030

0.40 – 0.70

0.40 – 0.65

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 415

SNCM 22

0.12 – 0.18

0.15 – 0.35

0.40 – 0.70

0.030

0.030

1.60 – 2.00

0.40 – 0.65

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 420

SNCM 23

0.17 – 0.23

0.15 – 0.35

0.40 – 0.70

0.030

0.030

1.60 – 2.00

0.40 – 0.65

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 431

SNCM 1

0.27 – 0.35

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030

0.030

1.60 – 2.00

0.60 – 1.00

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 439

SNCM 8

0.36 – 0.43

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030

0.030

1.60 – 2.00

0.60 – 1.00

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 447

SNCM 9

0.44 – 0.50

0.15 – 0.35

0.60 – 0.90

0.030

0.030

1.60 – 2.00

0.60 – 1.00

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 616

SNCM 26

0.13 – 0.18

0.15 – 0.35

0.80 – 1.20

0.030

0.030

2.80 – 3.20

1.40 – 1.80

0.40 – 0.60

SNCM 625

SNCM 2

0.20 – 0.30

0.15 – 0.35

0.35 – 0.60

0.030

0.030

2.00 – 3.00

0.50 – 1.50

0.15 – 0.30

SNCM 630

SNCM 5

0.25 – 0.35

0.15 – 0.35

0.35 – 0.60

0.030

0.030

2.50 – 3.50

2.50 – 3.50

0.50 – 0.70

SNCM 815

SNCM 25

0.12 – 0.18

0.15 – 0.35

0.50 – 0.60

0.030

0.030

4.00 – 4.50

0.70 – 1.00

0.15 – 0.30


Mechanical Properties of JIS G 4103 Alloy Steel Bars

Mechanical properties depend on heat treatment condition and section size. Typical values after quenching and tempering are shown below.


Grade

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Yield Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

SNCM420

850 – 1000

650

16 – 20

SNCM431

900 – 1100

700

14 – 18

SNCM439

1000 – 1200

800

12 – 16

SNCM447

1050 – 1250

850

10 – 14

Nickel-chromium-molybdenum steels such as SNCM439 are known for their excellent combination of strength and toughness.


Heat Treatment

JIS G 4103 alloy steels are highly responsive to heat treatment processes.

Common heat treatment methods include:

Annealing
Normalizing
Quenching
Tempering
Carburizing (for low carbon grades)

These processes significantly improve hardness, fatigue strength, and wear resistance.


Key Features of JIS G 4103 Alloy Steel Bars

High tensile and yield strength
Excellent hardenability
Outstanding fatigue resistance
High impact toughness
Good wear resistance
Suitable for heavy-duty mechanical components
Reliable performance under high stress conditions

These features make JIS G 4103 steels ideal for critical engineering components.


Industrial Applications of JIS G 4103 Steel Bars

JIS G 4103 alloy steel bars are widely used in industries where high strength and durability are required.


Automotive Industry

Transmission gears
Crankshafts
Drive shafts
Axles
Connecting rods


Aerospace Industry

Aircraft structural components
Landing gear components
High-strength mechanical parts


Heavy Engineering

Industrial shafts
Machine gears
High-strength fasteners
Forged mechanical parts


Construction and Mining Equipment

Heavy-duty machine components
Load-bearing mechanical parts


Oil and Gas Industry

High-strength drilling equipment components
Mechanical parts subjected to heavy loads


Conclusion

JIS G 4103 alloy steel bars provide superior strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance for demanding engineering applications. With excellent hardenability and the ability to withstand high stress and heavy loads, these steels are widely used for critical machine structural components.

Ladhani Metal Corporation supplies JIS G 4103 alloy steel bars in multiple grades, sizes, and supply conditions, ensuring high quality materials for automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing sectors.


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

www.ladhanimetal.com

www.ladhanimetal.in

ladhanimetal@gmail.com

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