SCM435 vs SCM440
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
SCM435
Alloy & Engineering Steel
SCM435 is the JIS Cr-Mo through-hardening steel matching AISI 4135 and EN 34CrMo4 — one step below SCM440/4140 in carbon, with slightly easier welding and machining at nearly the same Q&T strength level. It is a staple of Japanese bolt, shaft and machinery production.
Standards: DIN 1.7220 (34CrMo4) · AISI 4135 · JIS SCM435 (JIS G4053) · GB 35CrMo
SCM440
Alloy & Engineering Steel
SCM440 is the JIS Cr-Mo steel matching 4140/42CrMo4 — the designation on Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese certificates for the same class of machinery steel.
Standards: DIN 1.7225 (42CrMo4) · AISI 4140 · JIS SCM440 · GB 42CrMo
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | SCM435 | SCM440 |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.33–0.38 | 0.38–0.43 |
| Si | 0.15–0.35 | 0.15–0.35 |
| Mn | 0.60–0.90 | 0.60–0.90 |
| P | ≤0.030 | — |
| S | ≤0.030 | — |
| Cr | 0.90–1.20 | 0.90–1.20 |
| Mo | 0.15–0.30 | 0.15–0.30 |
Properties compared
| Property | SCM435 | SCM440 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness (Q&T) | 28–38 HRC typical | 28–38 HRC typical |
| Tensile strength | ≥930 MPa (Q&T reference) | ≥980 MPa (Q&T reference) |
| Yield strength | ≥785 MPa (Q&T reference) | — |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ |
Sourcing either grade?
Nasteel stocks both families from Shenzhen with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates by heat number.
Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: SCM435 · SCM440. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.