SAE J404 4130 vs GB/T 3077 30CrMo

Strong Match — 91.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 4130 (SAE J404:2009) and GB/T 3077 30CrMo (GB/T 3077:2015) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 4130 is typically used for aircraft structures, pressure vessels, high tensile tubes, while GB/T 3077 30CrMo is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars. SAE J404 4130 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while GB/T 3077 30CrMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 4130 vs GB/T 3077 30CrMo is a 91.5% 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 91.5%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J404 4130:
NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 GOST 4543 12HN3A GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr9Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr4Mo5H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.5%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 4130 GB/T 3077 30CrMo
Standard SAE J404:2009 GB/T 3077:2015
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.28-0.33 0.26-0.33
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.70
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.030
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.17-0.37
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.30
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 4130 GB/T 3077 30CrMo
Tensile Strength Not specified >=930 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=735 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=12%
Hardness Not specified <=229 HB
Condition Not specified Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Typical Applications
SAE J404 4130
Aircraft structures, pressure vessels, high tensile tubes
GB/T 3077 30CrMo
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
Key Differences
Can SAE J404 4130 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 30CrMo?
SAE J404 4130 and GB/T 3077 30CrMo overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 3077 30CrMo is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 4130 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 4130
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5700–6400 mm (224.41–251.97 in)
GB/T 3077 30CrMo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 4130 and GB/T 3077 30CrMo?
GB/T 3077 30CrMo specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 4130.
Can SAE J404 4130 be substituted with GB/T 3077 30CrMo?
SAE J404 4130 and GB/T 3077 30CrMo overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 3077 30CrMo is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 4130 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.