Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 18254 GCr15 (GB/T 18254-2016) and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 18254 GCr15 is typically used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is commonly used for plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds.
GB/T 18254 GCr15 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 18254 GCr15 vs EN ISO 4957 1.2316 is a 56.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GB/T 18254 GCr15
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Hardness HRC (hardened)
60–66
38–44
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤179–207
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
28–34 (pre-hardened)
Corrosion Resistance
Not specified
Good in humid/corrosive environments
Typical Applications
GB/T 18254 GCr15
Ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races
EN ISO 4957 1.2316
Plastic injection moulds for corrosive materials, food packaging moulds
Key Differences
GB/T 18254 GCr15 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316.
EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 18254 GCr15.
Can GB/T 18254 GCr15 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 18254 GCr15 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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 GB/T 18254 GCr15 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 18254 GCr15 specifies S, P which are not specified for EN ISO 4957 1.2316. EN ISO 4957 1.2316 specifies Mo, Ni which are not specified for GB/T 18254 GCr15.
Can GB/T 18254 GCr15 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 1.2316?
GB/T 18254 GCr15 and EN ISO 4957 1.2316 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.