Strong Match — 85.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
SAE J404 5132 (SAE J404:2009) and EN 10083-1 34Cr4 (EN 10083-1:1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
SAE J404 5132 is typically used for high-tensile bolts, studs, shafts and engineering components requiring surface hardness, while EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is commonly used for quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1).
SAE J404 5132 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, SAE J404 5132 vs EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is a 85.4% 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 85.4%.
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 5132
EN 10083-1 34Cr4
Condition
Not specified
Quenched and tempered, ruling section d <= 16 mm
Elongation
Not specified
12% min
Hardness
Not specified
Soft annealed: 223 HB max
Tensile Strength
Not specified
900 to 1100 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
700 MPa min
Typical Applications
SAE J404 5132
High-tensile bolts, studs, shafts and engineering components requiring surface hardness
EN 10083-1 34Cr4
Quenched and tempered machine parts; non alloy steels also normalized (clause 1)
Can SAE J404 5132 Be Substituted With EN 10083-1 34Cr4?
SAE J404 5132 and EN 10083-1 34Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 5132 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between SAE J404 5132 and EN 10083-1 34Cr4?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J404 5132 be substituted with EN 10083-1 34Cr4?
SAE J404 5132 and EN 10083-1 34Cr4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10083-1 34Cr4 is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 5132 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.