Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4053 SNCM220 (JIS G4053:2008) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
JIS G4053 SNCM220 is typically used for nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening (carburizing) steel; automotive bearings, drive shafts, gears, and components requiring high wear resistance with impact-resistant core, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
JIS G4053 SNCM220 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4053 SNCM220 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 58% 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
JIS G4053 SNCM220
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
930 MPa min
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
785 MPa min
785-980 MPa
Elongation
12% min
10-14%
Hardness
269-331 HB
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
JIS G4053 SNCM220
Nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening (carburizing) steel; automotive bearings, drive shafts, gears, and components requiring high wear resistance with impact-resistant core
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
JIS G4053 SNCM220 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
Can JIS G4053 SNCM220 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
JIS G4053 SNCM220 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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 JIS G4053 SNCM220 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
JIS G4053 SNCM220 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
Can JIS G4053 SNCM220 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
JIS G4053 SNCM220 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.