Strong Match — 93.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17200 30CrMo4 (DIN 17200:1986) and SAE J404 4130 (SAE J404:2000) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is typically used for high tensile tubes, pressure vessels, aircraft structures, while SAE J404 4130 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope.
DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while SAE J404 4130 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17200 30CrMo4 vs SAE J404 4130 is a 93.7% 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 93.7%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
DIN 17200 30CrMo4
SAE J404 4130
Tensile Strength
700–850 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
≥520 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
≥16%
Not specified
Hardness
197–255 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17200 30CrMo4
High tensile tubes, pressure vessels, aircraft structures
SAE J404 4130
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Can DIN 17200 30CrMo4 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4130?
DIN 17200 30CrMo4 and SAE J404 4130 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 4130 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17200 30CrMo4 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 DIN 17200 30CrMo4 and SAE J404 4130?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can DIN 17200 30CrMo4 be substituted with SAE J404 4130?
DIN 17200 30CrMo4 and SAE J404 4130 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 4130 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17200 30CrMo4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.