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JIS G3506 S60C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G3506 S60C (JIS G3506:2004) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. JIS G3506 S60C is typically used for used in springs, shafts, hand tools, gears, rollers, and wear resistant machine components., while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. JIS G3506 S60C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 S60C vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 79.1% 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%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G3506 S60C:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property JIS G3506 S60C BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard JIS G3506:2004 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.59-0.66 0.30-0.35
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.050
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property JIS G3506 S60C BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Tensile Strength 700-880 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 390 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 12% min Not specified
Hardness 190-255 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
JIS G3506 S60C
Used in springs, shafts, hand tools, gears, rollers, and wear resistant machine components.
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can JIS G3506 S60C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
JIS G3506 S60C and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
JIS G3506 S60C
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–7000 mm (220.47–275.59 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G3506 S60C and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
JIS G3506 S60C specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can JIS G3506 S60C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
JIS G3506 S60C and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 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.