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JIS G3506 S60C vs BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55

Strong Match — 86.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G3506 S60C (JIS G3506:2004) and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) 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 3) 070M55 is commonly used for used for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components.. JIS G3506 S60C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 S60C vs BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is a 86.3% 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 86.3%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G3506 S60C:
BS 970 (Part 1) 080A20 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86.3%
Specifications
Property JIS G3506 S60C BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Standard JIS G3506:2004 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.59-0.66 0.50-0.60
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.10-0.40
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.05
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 3) 070M55
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 3) 070M55
Used for springs, blades, wear plates, hand tools, shafts, and cutting components.
Can JIS G3506 S60C Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
JIS G3506 S60C and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G3506 S60C 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
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)
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 4800–5800 mm (188.98–228.35 in)
On M-EX Right Now
JIS G3506 S60C
2 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G3506 S60C and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can JIS G3506 S60C be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55?
JIS G3506 S60C and BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 is often considered as a substitute for JIS G3506 S60C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.