1141 vs 1144
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
1141
Carbon Steel
1141 pairs 1040-class carbon with 1.35–1.65% manganese and resulfurization, giving free-machining bar with better hardenability than 1140. It is a popular cold drawn grade for machined shafts and studs.
Standards: AISI 1141
1144
Carbon Steel
1144 is a heavily resulfurized, high manganese carbon steel that reaches high strength in the as-drawn condition while machining freely. In North America it is sold under trade names for stress-proof-type shafting applications (trademark names belong to their owners).
Standards: AISI 1144
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | 1141 | 1144 |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.37–0.45 | 0.40–0.48 |
| Mn | 1.35–1.65 | 1.35–1.65 |
| P | ≤0.040 | ≤0.040 |
| S | 0.08–0.13 | 0.24–0.33 |
Properties compared
| Property | 1141 | 1144 |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 560–670 MPa (hot rolled, typ.) | 660–780 MPa (hot rolled, typ.) |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Yield strength | — | ≥410 MPa (typ.) |
Sourcing either grade?
Nasteel stocks both families from Shenzhen with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates by heat number.
Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: 1141 · 1144. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.