Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
SAE J404 8620 (SAE J404:2009) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
SAE J404 8620 is typically used for case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
SAE J404 8620 is defined under SAE International (United States).
As per chemical composition, SAE J404 8620 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 57.2% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
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
SAE J404 8620
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
685 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
11% min
Hardness
Not specified
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
SAE J404 8620
Case hardened gears, cams, pins, shafts
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
SAE J404 8620 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can SAE J404 8620 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
SAE J404 8620 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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 SAE J404 8620 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
SAE J404 8620 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can SAE J404 8620 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
SAE J404 8620 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.