JIS G3506 S60C vs JIS G3506 SWRH62B

Strong Match — 100% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G3506 S60C (JIS G3506:2004) and JIS G3506 SWRH62B (JIS G3506:2004) 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 JIS G3506 SWRH62B is commonly used for 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. JIS G3506 S60C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while JIS G3506 SWRH62B is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.

As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 S60C vs JIS G3506 SWRH62B is a 100% 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 100%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G3506 S60C:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
100%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
100%
Specifications
Property JIS G3506 S60C JIS G3506 SWRH62B
Standard JIS G3506:2004 JIS G3506:2004
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.59-0.66 0.59-0.66
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.60-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.030 <=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 JIS G3506 S60C JIS G3506 SWRH62B
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.
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 JIS G3506 S60C Be Substituted With JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
JIS G3506 S60C and JIS G3506 SWRH62B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 SWRH62B 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
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–7000 mm (220.47–275.59 in)
JIS G3506 SWRH62B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G3506 S60C 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 JIS G3506 S60C be substituted with JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
JIS G3506 S60C and JIS G3506 SWRH62B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 SWRH62B 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.