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JIS G4805 SUJ2 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G4805 SUJ2 (JIS G 4805:1999) and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 (DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category. JIS G4805 SUJ2 is typically used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, precision rolls, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling. JIS G4805 SUJ2 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, JIS G4805 SUJ2 vs DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 is a 59.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G4805 SUJ2:
EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 AISI 52100 GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GOST 5950 3H2W8F DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 GOST 5950 4H5MFS GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3
Other Tool & Die Steels Grades to Compare With JIS G4805 SUJ2:
IS 3748 103T3
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
59.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property JIS G4805 SUJ2 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Standard JIS G 4805:1999 DIN EN ISO 4957:2018-11
Category Tool & Die Steels Tool & Die Steels
C (%) 0.95–1.10 0.37–0.43
Si (%) 0.15–0.35 0.90–1.20
Mn (%) ≤0.50 0.30–0.50
Cr (%) 1.30–1.60 4.80–5.50
S (%) ≤0.025 ≤0.030
P (%) ≤0.025 ≤0.030
Mo (%) Not specified 1.20–1.50
V (%) Not specified 0.90–1.10
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property JIS G4805 SUJ2 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Tensile Strength ≥650 MPa (annealed) 1200–1600 MPa
Hardness HRC 60–64 (hardened) Not specified
Hardness HB 183–229 (annealed) Not specified
Hardness (annealed) Not specified ≤229 HB
Hardness (hardened) Not specified 44–52 HRC
Elongation Not specified ≥8%
Typical Applications
JIS G4805 SUJ2
Ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, precision rolls
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Die casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot shear blades, mandrels, pressure die casting tooling
Key Differences
Can JIS G4805 SUJ2 Be Substituted With DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
JIS G4805 SUJ2 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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
JIS G4805 SUJ2
Round Bar → (6 listings)
Diameter: 60–80 mm (2.36–3.15 in)
Length: 5000–6900 mm (196.85–271.65 in)
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 80–80 mm (3.15–3.15 in)
Length: 3000–3700 mm (118.11–145.67 in)
On M-EX Right Now
JIS G4805 SUJ2
6 active listings and RFQs →
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G4805 SUJ2 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 specifies Mo, V which are not specified for JIS G4805 SUJ2.
Can JIS G4805 SUJ2 be substituted with DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344?
JIS G4805 SUJ2 and DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 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.