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BS 970 EN43D vs JIS G3506 S60C

Strong Match — 87.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 EN43D (BS 970:1955) and JIS G3506 S60C (JIS G3506:2004) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. BS 970 EN43D is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while JIS G3506 S60C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 EN43D vs JIS G3506 S60C is a 87.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.1%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 EN43D:
BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A45 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.1%
Specifications
Property BS 970 EN43D JIS G3506 S60C
Standard BS 970:1955 JIS G3506:2004
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.60-0.65 0.59-0.66
Si (%) 0.05-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.40-0.60 0.60-0.90
S (%) <=0.060 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.030
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 EN43D JIS G3506 S60C
Tensile Strength Not specified 700-880 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 390 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 12% min
Hardness Not specified 190-255 HB
Typical Applications
BS 970 EN43D
Not documented
JIS G3506 S60C
Used in springs, shafts, hand tools, gears, rollers, and wear resistant machine components.
Can BS 970 EN43D Be Substituted With JIS G3506 S60C?
BS 970 EN43D and JIS G3506 S60C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 S60C is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN43D in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
BS 970 EN43D
No active listings currently.
JIS G3506 S60C
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–7000 mm (220.47–275.59 in)
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BS 970 EN43D
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JIS G3506 S60C
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BS 970 EN43D and JIS G3506 S60C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 EN43D be substituted with JIS G3506 S60C?
BS 970 EN43D and JIS G3506 S60C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 S60C is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 EN43D in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.