Strong Match — 87% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 (DIN 17210:1986) and SAE J404 8630 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 is typically used for nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening (carburizing) steel; highly stressed gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring high core strength and wear-resistant carburized surface, while SAE J404 8630 is commonly used for crankshafts, connecting rods, high-strength bolts and heavily loaded components.
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany, while SAE J404 8630 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 vs SAE J404 8630 is a 87% 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 87%.
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 30NiCrMo2-2
SAE J404 8630
Tensile Strength
880-1080 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
685 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
10% min
Not specified
Hardness
255-311 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2
Nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening (carburizing) steel; highly stressed gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring high core strength and wear-resistant carburized surface
SAE J404 8630
Crankshafts, connecting rods, high-strength bolts and heavily loaded components
Can DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 Be Substituted With SAE J404 8630?
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 and SAE J404 8630 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8630 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 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 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 and SAE J404 8630?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 be substituted with SAE J404 8630?
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 and SAE J404 8630 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8630 is often considered as a substitute for DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.