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IS 5517 55C8 vs JIS G3506 SWRH62B

Strong Match — 90% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 5517 55C8 (IS 5517:1993) and JIS G3506 SWRH62B (JIS G3506:2004) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. IS 5517 55C8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G3506 SWRH62B is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.

As per chemical composition, IS 5517 55C8 vs JIS G3506 SWRH62B is a 90% 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 90%.

Frequently Compared With IS 5517 55C8:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90%
Specifications
Property IS 5517 55C8 JIS G3506 SWRH62B
Standard IS 5517:1993 JIS G3506:2004
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.50-0.60 0.59-0.66
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
P (%) <=0.035 <=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 IS 5517 55C8 JIS G3506 SWRH62B
Tensile Strength 700-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) 460 MPa min Not specified
Elongation >=15% Not specified
Hardness (annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 63 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 5517 55C8
Not documented
JIS G3506 SWRH62B
High-carbon hard-drawn steel wire rod (SW-B class, 0.60-0.85% C); used for hard-drawn steel wire, oil-tempered wire, prestressed concrete (PC) wire/strand, galvanized wire strands, wire rope, springs, tire bead wire
Can IS 5517 55C8 Be Substituted With JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
IS 5517 55C8 and JIS G3506 SWRH62B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 SWRH62B is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 55C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 5517 55C8 and JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5517 55C8 be substituted with JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
IS 5517 55C8 and JIS G3506 SWRH62B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 SWRH62B is often considered as a substitute for IS 5517 55C8 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.