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EN 10083-3 51CrV4 vs SAE J404 5160

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10083-3 51CrV4 (EN 10083-3:2006) and SAE J404 5160 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. EN 10083-3 51CrV4 is classified under Spring Steel, while SAE J404 5160 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. EN 10083-3 51CrV4 is typically used for valve springs, clutch springs, high duty coil springs, while SAE J404 5160 is commonly used for automotive leaf springs, coil springs. EN 10083-3 51CrV4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while SAE J404 5160 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN 10083-3 51CrV4 vs SAE J404 5160 is a 70% 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 65%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10083-3 51CrV4:
EN 10089 50CrV4 EN 10089 55Si7 EN 10089 55Cr3 GB/T 1222 55CrMnA IS 3431 50Cr4V2 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 5517 55Cr3 IS 1570 (Part 4) 55Si7 EN 10083-1 51CrV4 IS 3195 55Si7 IS 3195 52Cr4Mo2V IS 3431 60Cr4V2
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property EN 10083-3 51CrV4 SAE J404 5160
Standard EN 10083-3:2006 SAE J404:2009
Category Spring Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.47-0.55 0.56-0.64
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.70-0.90
Mn (%) 0.70-1.10 0.75-1.00
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
Si (%) <=0.40 0.15-0.35
V (%) 0.10-0.25 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10083-3 51CrV4 SAE J404 5160
Condition Quenched and tempered (+QT), ruling section d <= 16 mm Not specified
Elongation 9% min Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed (+A): 248 HBW max Not specified
Tensile Strength 1100 to 1300 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 900 MPa min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10083-3 51CrV4
Valve springs, clutch springs, high duty coil springs
SAE J404 5160
Automotive leaf springs, coil springs
Key Differences
Can EN 10083-3 51CrV4 Be Substituted With SAE J404 5160?
EN 10083-3 51CrV4 and SAE J404 5160 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10083-3 51CrV4
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 30–30 mm (1.18–1.18 in)
Length: 6300–7000 mm (248.03–275.59 in)
SAE J404 5160
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 60–60 mm (2.36–2.36 in)
Length: 5200–6400 mm (204.72–251.97 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10083-3 51CrV4
3 active listings and RFQs →
SAE J404 5160
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10083-3 51CrV4 and SAE J404 5160?
Different category: EN 10083-3 51CrV4 is Spring Steel, SAE J404 5160 is Alloy Steel. EN 10083-3 51CrV4 specifies V which is not specified for SAE J404 5160.
Can EN 10083-3 51CrV4 be substituted with SAE J404 5160?
EN 10083-3 51CrV4 and SAE J404 5160 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.