Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17210 15CrMo5 (DIN 17210:1986) and SAE J404 4130 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17210 15CrMo5 is typically used for used in gears, pinions, camshafts, transmission shafts, and wear-resistant machine parts., while SAE J404 4130 is commonly used for aircraft structures, pressure vessels, high tensile tubes.
DIN 17210 15CrMo5 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 17210 15CrMo5 vs SAE J404 4130 is a 72.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
DIN 17210 15CrMo5
SAE J404 4130
Tensile Strength
700-900 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
500 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
11-15%
Not specified
Hardness
220-280 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 15CrMo5
Used in gears, pinions, camshafts, transmission shafts, and wear-resistant machine parts.
SAE J404 4130
Aircraft structures, pressure vessels, high tensile tubes
Can DIN 17210 15CrMo5 Be Substituted With SAE J404 4130?
DIN 17210 15CrMo5 and SAE J404 4130 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between DIN 17210 15CrMo5 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 17210 15CrMo5 be substituted with SAE J404 4130?
DIN 17210 15CrMo5 and SAE J404 4130 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.