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IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 vs SAE J403 1060

Strong Match — 94.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) and SAE J403 1060 (SAE J403:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 is typically used for springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools, while SAE J403 1060 is commonly used for chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes. IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while SAE J403 1060 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 vs SAE J403 1060 is a 94.3% 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 94.3%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A62 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.3%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 SAE J403 1060
Standard IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979 SAE J403:2014
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.55-0.65 0.55-0.65
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.60-0.90
P (%) Not specified <=0.030 (flat rolled), <=0.040 (long products)
S (%) Not specified <=0.035 (flat rolled), <=0.050 (long products)
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 SAE J403 1060
Tensile Strength >=750 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=11% Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
springs, blades, high-strength wires, wear-resistant tools, hand tools
SAE J403 1060
Chemistry-only grade; product scope as listed in the composition notes
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 Be Substituted With SAE J403 1060?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and SAE J403 1060 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1060 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 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
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6000–6300 mm (236.22–248.03 in)
SAE J403 1060
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4200–6200 mm (165.35–244.09 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4
2 active listings and RFQs →
SAE J403 1060
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and SAE J403 1060?
SAE J403 1060 specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4.
Can IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 be substituted with SAE J403 1060?
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 and SAE J403 1060 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J403 1060 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.