Strong Match — 91.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4053 SNCM220 (JIS G4053:2008) and SAE J404 8620 (SAE J404:2009) 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 SAE J404 8620 is commonly used for case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts.
JIS G4053 SNCM220 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while SAE J404 8620 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4053 SNCM220 vs SAE J404 8620 is a 91.4% 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 91.4%.
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
SAE J404 8620
Tensile Strength
930 MPa min
Not specified
Yield Strength
785 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
12% min
Not specified
Hardness
269-331 HB
Not specified
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
SAE J404 8620
Case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts
Can JIS G4053 SNCM220 Be Substituted With SAE J404 8620?
JIS G4053 SNCM220 and SAE J404 8620 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8620 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4053 SNCM220 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 JIS G4053 SNCM220 and SAE J404 8620?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can JIS G4053 SNCM220 be substituted with SAE J404 8620?
JIS G4053 SNCM220 and SAE J404 8620 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 8620 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G4053 SNCM220 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.