34CrMo4
1.7220Medium-carbon Cr-Mo quench and temper steel. Lower C than 42CrMo4 for better weldability and toughness. Used for welded pressure vessels, seamless tubes for high-temperature service, bicycle frames, and moderately stressed machine components.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 4137 (approx) | — | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 34CrMo4 | 1.7220 | 100% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10083-3:2006
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 34CrMo4 (EN 10083-3) vs 34CrMo4 (EN) (EN 10083-3:2006)
| Element | 34CrMo4 (EN 10083-3) | 34CrMo4 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | — | 0.3–0.37% | — |
| Si | — | 0–0.4% | — |
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
34CrMo4 and 34CrMo4: 100% composition match
Related materials
42CrMo4
1.7225High-strength quenched and tempered chromium-molybdenum steel. Widely used for shafts, gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, and high-strength bolts. Excellent hardenability and good fatigue resistance.
34CrNiMo6
1.6582High-strength quenched and tempered Cr-Ni-Mo steel. Excellent hardenability and toughness, suitable for large cross-sections. Used for heavy-duty shafts, gears, turbine parts, and aerospace components.
16MnCr5
1.7131Low-carbon case-hardening steel with manganese and chromium. Excellent for carburizing to produce a hard, wear-resistant surface with a tough core. Standard choice for gears, camshafts, piston pins, and transmission components.
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