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4% Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Steel for High-Strength, Large-Section Components
30CrNi4MoA, commonly compared with EN30B and 835M30, is a high-hardenability nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy structural steel used for heavily loaded shafts, gears, connecting rods, drilling tools, transmission components and large-section engineering parts.
Its high nickel content supports excellent toughness, while chromium and molybdenum improve hardenability, strength, fatigue resistance and performance through thick sections.
Available supply:
30CrNi4MoA · EN30B · 835M30
Round Bar · Forged Bar · Flat Bar · Block · Shaft Forging
Annealed · Normalized and Tempered · Quenched and Tempered
Black · Peeled · Turned · Rough Machined · Ground
UT Inspection · Mechanical Testing · EN 10204 3.1 MTC
Custom Cutting · Forging · Heat Treatment · Rough Machining
What Is 30CrNi4MoA / EN30B Alloy Steel?
30CrNi4MoA is a medium-carbon, high-nickel chromium-molybdenum alloy steel designed for high-strength components requiring good toughness and deep hardening through large cross-sections.
EN30B is the former BS 970:1955 designation, while 835M30 is the related designation used under BS 970 Part 1:1983. These grades contain approximately 4% nickel and are commonly selected where lower-alloy engineering steels may not provide sufficient through-hardening capability or toughness in large sections.
Unlike conventional low-carbon carburizing grades, EN30B is principally a through-hardening steel. Surface carburizing or other surface-hardening treatments may be considered when additional localized wear resistance is required, but they are not the default material condition.
The grade is particularly suitable for components exposed to:
High static and dynamic loads
Repeated impact
Torsional loading
Fatigue cycles
Large-section heat treatment
High tensile-strength requirements
Dimensional-distortion concerns during hardening
30CrNi4MoA is listed as a high-purity alloy structural steel grade under GJB 6487-2008, while EN30B and 835M30 are associated with the historical BS 970 designation system. Grade substitution must always be approved against the governing drawing, chemical composition, mechanical-property requirements and heat-treatment specification.
Grade Designations and Reference Standards
| Designation | Standard or Reference | Description |
| 30CrNi4MoA | GJB 6487-2008 | High-purity alloy structural steel bar |
| EN30B | BS 970:1955 | Former British designation |
| 835M30 | BS 970 Part 1:1983 | Nickel-chromium-molybdenum engineering steel |
| 30NiCrMo16-6 | European cross-reference | Comparable high-nickel through-hardening grade |
| 1.6747 | Werkstoff reference | Commonly associated with 30NiCrMo16-6 |
30CrNi4MoA and 835M30 Chemical Comparison
| Element | 30CrNi4MoA, GJB 6487-2008 | 835M30 / EN30B Reference |
| Carbon, C | 0.26–0.34% | 0.26–0.34% |
| Silicon, Si | 0.10–0.35% | 0.10–0.35% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.45–0.70% | 0.45–0.70% |
| Phosphorus, P | ≤0.025% | ≤0.025% |
| Sulfur, S | ≤0.020% | ≤0.025% |
| Chromium, Cr | 1.10–1.40% | 1.10–1.40% |
| Nickel, Ni | 3.90–4.30% | 3.90–4.30% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 0.20–0.35% | 0.20–0.35% |
| Copper, Cu | ≤0.20% | As specified |
The approximately 4% nickel content is one of the defining characteristics of this grade. It contributes to high toughness and supports uniform properties through relatively large cross-sections. Chromium and molybdenum improve hardenability, strength and resistance to tempering effects.
Product Forms and Size Range
The following ranges may be used after confirming them with the production and inventory departments.
| Product Form | Recommended Display Range | Length or Supply Method |
| Hot-Rolled Round Bar | 20–500mm | 3–12m or cut length |
| Forged Round Bar | 80–1000mm | Custom length |
| Flat Bar and Block | According to order | Saw-cut or forged |
| Steel Plate | 10–200mm thickness | Custom width and length |
| Shaft Forging | According to drawing | Rough machined or finished |
| Gear Blank | According to drawing | Forged and rough machined |
| Forged Ring | According to drawing | Heat treated and machined |
| Precision Ground Bar | Subject to diameter | Close-tolerance supply |
Mechanical Properties (After Carburizing & Q&T)
Mechanical properties must be specified together with the heat-treatment condition and ruling section. The following values are technical references rather than universal guaranteed values.
| Property | Up to and Including 254mm Diameter | Above 254mm Diameter |
| Typical Yield Strength | Approx. 930MPa | Approx. 895MPa |
| Typical Tensile Strength | Approx. 1100MPa | Approx. 1030MPa |
| Elongation | Approx. 13% | Approx. 13% |
| Reduction of Area | Approx. 50% | Approx. 45% |
| Room-Temperature CVN | Approx. 61J | Approx. 61J |
| Hardness | 321–363HB | 321–363HB |
BS 970 Condition Z Reference
| Property | Reference Requirement |
| Limiting Ruling Section | 150mm |
| Hardness | ≥444HB |
| Tensile Strength | ≥1550MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥1235MPa |
| 0.2% Proof Strength | ≥1125MPa |
| Elongation | ≥7% |
| Impact Energy | ≥16J |
Heat Treatment Process
Annealing
EN30B can be supplied in the annealed condition to improve machinability before final hardening.
A typical soft-annealing treatment may involve heating to approximately 630–650°C, soaking sufficiently and cooling in the furnace or still air. Repeating the annealing cycle may improve machining characteristics.
Typical annealed hardness should be agreed with the purchaser. Reference limits around 269–277HB are commonly used depending on the applicable supply specification.
Hardening
A typical hardening cycle involves:
Controlled preheating
Austenitizing at approximately 810–840°C
Air cooling, forced-air cooling or oil quenching depending on section size
Immediate tempering after hardening
The quenching method must be selected according to component geometry, ruling section, distortion risk and required mechanical properties.
Tempering
High-strength conditions commonly use tempering in the approximate range of 200–280°C. However, the final tempering temperature must be chosen according to the required combination of strength, hardness and impact toughness.
Tempering cycles must not be copied from a generic data sheet without considering:
Component diameter
Furnace type
Soaking time
Quenching medium
Test position
Required impact properties
Final hardness
Stress Relieving
Stress relieving is recommended after heavy rough machining and before final machining or hardening, particularly for large or complex components where dimensional stability is critical.
Optional Surface Hardening
EN30B may receive localized carburizing or other surface-hardening treatment when additional wear resistance is required. However, it should primarily be presented as a through-hardening Ni-Cr-Mo steel rather than a conventional carburizing grade.
Available Surface Conditions
Hot-rolled black surface
Forged black surface
Shot-blasted surface
Peeled bar
Turned bar
Rough-machined forging
Polished bar
Precision-ground bar
Anti-rust oil protection
Dimensional Standards
Dimensional tolerances can be supplied according to:
EN 10060
ASTM A29/A29M
Customer drawing
Machining allowance agreement
Final component tolerance requirements
For forged or rough-machined components, sufficient machining allowance should be agreed before production.
Key Material Advantages
High Through-Hardening Capability
Its high nickel content and Ni-Cr-Mo alloy system allow useful mechanical properties to be developed through relatively large sections.
High Strength with Toughness
The grade can achieve high tensile and yield strength while retaining impact resistance when the heat treatment is correctly selected.
Suitable for Large Forgings
30CrNi4MoA is suitable for large shafts, gear blanks, thick bars and forged components where uniform core properties are required.
Good Fatigue Performance
The material is used for parts exposed to repeated bending, torsion, impact and cyclic mechanical loading.
Reduced Risk of Severe Quench Distortion
Depending on section size and target properties, EN30B may be hardened using air, forced air or oil, helping engineers select an appropriate balance between hardening response and distortion risk.
Machinable in the Annealed Condition
Annealed material can be supplied for rough machining before final heat treatment.
Custom Property Control
Heat treatment can be designed around a required combination of hardness, tensile strength, yield strength, impact energy and dimensional stability.
Key Features & Advantages
Deep Carburizing Performance – Ideal for heavy gears and shafts.
High Core Toughness – Nickel enhances impact resistance.
Superior Fatigue Strength – Designed for high-load cyclic conditions.
Excellent Wear Resistance – Durable surface for long-term use.
Stable Heat Treatment Performance – Uniform properties in thick sections.
Applications
30CrNi4MoA / EN30B is suitable for heavily loaded engineering components, including:
Power Transmission
Heavy-duty gears
Pinions
Differential shafts
Transmission shafts
Gearbox components
Couplings
Splined shafts
Aerospace and High-Strength Engineering
Connecting rods
Airframe forgings
High-load structural connectors
Large-section fastener components
Critical shafts
Landing-gear-related parts where technically approved
Oil, Gas and Mining Equipment
Downhole tools
Rock-drilling tool bodies
High-load drilling components
Heavy rollers
Mining-machine shafts
Impact-loaded tool holders
Die, Mould and Press Equipment
Plastic mould blocks
Injection mould components
Compression moulds
Punch holders
Rams
Anvils
Header dies and rings
Heavy Machinery
Large axles
Drive shafts
Crane transmission parts
Forged machine components
High-load bearing components
Rolling and forming equipment parts
EN30B is widely used where high tensile strength, toughness and through-hardening capability are required in complex or large-section components.
Comparison with Similar Grades
| Grade | Carburizing Depth | Toughness | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30CrNi4MoA (EN30B) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Heavy-duty gears & shafts |
| 20CrMnTi | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | General gear applications |
| 18CrNiMo7-6 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High-end gear systems |
Inspection & Quality Assurance
Every heat can be traceable from raw material to finished product through heat number, production records and inspection documentation.
Raw Material and Chemical Control
Optical emission spectroscopy
Ladle analysis verification
Product analysis when required
Heat-number traceability
Alloy-element verification
Mechanical Testing
Tensile strength
Yield or proof strength
Elongation
Reduction of area
Charpy impact testing
Brinell or Rockwell hardness
Test position according to section size
Non-Destructive Testing
Ultrasonic testing
Magnetic-particle testing
Surface visual inspection
Straightness inspection
Dimensional measurement
The required UT standard and acceptance class should be stated in the inquiry rather than using only the description "UT passed."
Metallurgical Inspection
Grain-size examination
Microstructure examination
Decarburization inspection
Inclusion cleanliness
Macro-etch testing
Hardenability assessment
Case-depth testing when surface hardened
Documents Available by Agreement
EN 10204 3.1 material certificate
EN 10204 3.2 inspection certificate
Heat-treatment record
UT report
Mechanical-test report
Chemical-analysis report
Dimensional inspection report
Third-party inspection by SGS, BV or TÜV
The existing page already promotes EN 10204 3.1/3.2 and third-party inspection; these claims should remain only where they can be supported by actual documentation.
Machining and Fabrication
Machining
For efficient rough machining, annealed or softened material is generally recommended.
Available processing can include:
Saw cutting
Center drilling
Turning
Peeling
Boring
Milling
Rough machining
Precision grinding
Machining allowance preparation
The purchaser should indicate whether dimensions are required before or after heat treatment.
Welding
Because of the alloy content, hardenability and carbon level, welding should be treated as a controlled special process.
Where welding is unavoidable, the welding procedure should define:
Preheating temperature
Interpass-temperature control
Low-hydrogen consumables
Cooling rate
Post-weld heat treatment
Hardness control
NDT requirements
Welding should not be performed on critical EN30B components without an approved welding procedure and engineering evaluation.
Forging
Large-section forgings require controlled heating, adequate soaking and slow cooling after forging. Forging temperature, reduction ratio and post-forging heat treatment should be established according to the billet size and final component requirements.
Packing and Export Delivery
30CrNi4MoA / EN30B bars and forgings are packed according to product size, surface condition and transportation method.
Standard Export Packing
Steel-strapped bundles
Anti-rust oil
Waterproof wrapping
Wooden skids
Wooden cases for machined parts
Protective end covers
Lifting points for heavy forgings
Heat-number tags
Shipping marks
Packing list identification
Container and Break-Bulk Shipment
20-foot container loading
40-foot container loading
Open-top container for oversize forgings
Flat-rack loading
Break-bulk vessel shipment
Reinforced blocking and lashing
Machined surfaces can be protected with rust-preventive oil, VCI material and moisture-resistant wrapping.
How to Select the Correct Supply Condition
Choose Annealed Material When:
Extensive machining is required
The customer will conduct final heat treatment
Low delivery hardness is preferred
Complex machining is required before hardening
Choose Quenched and Tempered Material When:
Final mechanical properties are required before delivery
The component will receive limited further machining
Strength and hardness must be verified on the MTC
The customer requires a defined tensile-strength range
Choose Rough-Machined Forgings When:
The component is large
Internal soundness must be checked after forging
Machining allowances must be controlled
UT inspection is required on a defined surface condition
The final component is a shaft, ring, block or gear blank
Choose a Case-Hardening Grade Instead When:
A precisely controlled deep carburized case is the primary requirement
The design requires a lower-carbon, softer core
The drawing specifically requires a traditional carburizing-steel grade
EN30B should be selected primarily for high-strength through-hardening applications rather than solely because a hard surface is required.
Why Choose Xi'an Dongmeng Group Co., Ltd.
Technical Grade Verification
We review the requested grade, standard, chemical composition and mechanical-property condition before quotation.
Bars and Custom Forgings
Supply options cover standard bars as well as shafts, blocks, gear blanks, rings and drawing-based forgings.
Heat-Treatment Coordination
Annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering and stress relieving can be arranged according to the required final properties.
Inspection Before Shipment
Chemical analysis, mechanical tests, hardness measurement, UT inspection and dimensional reports can be provided according to the purchase specification.
Custom Processing
Saw cutting, peeling, turning, boring, rough machining and machining-allowance preparation are available.
Export Documentation
Materials can be supplied with heat-number traceability, packing lists, test reports, inspection documents and seaworthy export packing.
Information Required for a Fast Quotation
Please provide:
Required grade and standard
Product form
Diameter, thickness or drawing dimensions
Length
Quantity or unit weight
Delivery condition
Required hardness or tensile strength
Impact-test temperature and minimum energy
UT standard and acceptance class
Surface condition
Machining requirements
Required certificate type
Destination port
Required delivery date
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Is 30CrNi4MoA the Same as EN30B?
Their typical chemical-composition ranges are closely comparable, particularly the approximately 4% nickel, 1.1–1.4% chromium and 0.20–0.35% molybdenum contents.
However, 30CrNi4MoA and EN30B belong to different standard systems. Final substitution must be confirmed against the governing specification, MTC and required mechanical properties.
Is EN30B a Carburizing Steel?
EN30B is primarily a through-hardening Ni-Cr-Mo engineering steel.
It may receive optional surface carburizing or surface-hardening treatment when extra wear resistance is required, but it should not be described simply as a low-carbon carburizing steel.
What Is the Nickel Content of EN30B?
The typical nickel range is approximately 3.90–4.30%, making it a high-nickel alloy engineering steel.
What Is the Difference Between EN30B and 835M30?
EN30B is the former designation under BS 970:1955. The corresponding later British designation is commonly written as 835M30 under BS 970 Part 1:1983.
Can EN30B Be Supplied Quenched and Tempered?
Yes. It can be supplied annealed or quenched and tempered according to the required hardness, tensile strength and section size.
The required mechanical-property range should be stated in the purchase order.
Can You Supply Large-Diameter Forged Bars?
Large forged bars, shafts, blocks, rings and gear blanks can be supplied according to the required dimensions and drawing.
Production feasibility depends on unit weight, forging ratio, heat-treatment capacity and UT requirements.
What Mechanical Properties Should Be Specified?
The inquiry should define tensile strength, yield or proof strength, elongation, impact energy, hardness, test temperature and ruling section.
A generic grade name alone is not sufficient for a critical component.
Is Ultrasonic Testing Available?
Yes. UT can be arranged, but the inquiry should state the required testing standard, scanning surface, test stage and acceptance level.
Is EN 10204 3.1 Certification Available?
EN 10204 3.1 certification can be supplied when specified in the order. Third-party witnessing or EN 10204 3.2 documentation may also be arranged by agreement.
Can EN30B Be Welded?
Welding is possible only with carefully controlled procedures. Preheating, low-hydrogen consumables, controlled cooling and post-weld heat treatment may be required.
For critical components, welding should be approved by the design engineer.
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Grade compatibility
Available production route
Heat-treatment condition
Machining allowance
UT requirements
Mechanical-property feasibility
Packing and shipment method
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