Close Alternative — 82.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 40Cr (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 5140 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 40Cr is typically used for shafts, gears, bolts, spindles, connecting rods, machine parts, while SAE J404 5140 is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, spindles, automotive parts, bolts, and machine components..
GB/T 3077 40Cr is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 5140 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 40Cr vs SAE J404 5140 is a 82.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 82.7%.
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 3077 40Cr
SAE J404 5140
Tensile Strength
>=980 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=785 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=9%
Not specified
Hardness
<=207 HB
Not specified
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 25 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 40Cr
shafts, gears, bolts, spindles, connecting rods, machine parts
SAE J404 5140
Used for gears, shafts, spindles, automotive parts, bolts, and machine components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 40Cr specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 5140.
Can GB/T 3077 40Cr Be Substituted With SAE J404 5140?
GB/T 3077 40Cr and SAE J404 5140 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 40Cr and SAE J404 5140?
GB/T 3077 40Cr specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 5140.
Can GB/T 3077 40Cr be substituted with SAE J404 5140?
GB/T 3077 40Cr and SAE J404 5140 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.