Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 14959 60S2A (GOST 14959-2016) and SAE J404 5120 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GOST 14959 60S2A is typically used for used for coil springs, suspension springs, washers, torsion bars, and railway springs., while SAE J404 5120 is commonly used for case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams, automotive transmission parts.
SAE J404 5120 is defined under SAE International (United States).
As per chemical composition, GOST 14959 60S2A vs SAE J404 5120 is a 73.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GOST 14959 60S2A
SAE J404 5120
Tensile Strength
1270-1570 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
1080 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
6% min
Not specified
Hardness
44-52 HRC
Not specified
Typical Applications
GOST 14959 60S2A
Used for coil springs, suspension springs, washers, torsion bars, and railway springs.
SAE J404 5120
Case hardened gears, pins, shafts, cams, automotive transmission parts
Key Differences
SAE J404 5120 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 14959 60S2A.
Can GOST 14959 60S2A Be Substituted With SAE J404 5120?
GOST 14959 60S2A and SAE J404 5120 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 GOST 14959 60S2A and SAE J404 5120?
SAE J404 5120 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 14959 60S2A.
Can GOST 14959 60S2A be substituted with SAE J404 5120?
GOST 14959 60S2A and SAE J404 5120 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.