Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3506 SWRH62B (JIS G3506:2004) and JIS G3506 S60C (JIS G3506:2004) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
JIS G3506 SWRH62B is typically 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, while JIS G3506 S60C is commonly used for used in springs, shafts, hand tools, gears, rollers, and wear resistant machine components..
JIS G3506 SWRH62B is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while JIS G3506 S60C is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 SWRH62B vs JIS G3506 S60C 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%.
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 SWRH62B
JIS G3506 S60C
Tensile Strength
Not specified
700-880 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
390 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
12% min
Hardness
Not specified
190-255 HB
Typical Applications
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
JIS G3506 S60C
Used in springs, shafts, hand tools, gears, rollers, and wear resistant machine components.
Can JIS G3506 SWRH62B Be Substituted With JIS G3506 S60C?
JIS G3506 SWRH62B and JIS G3506 S60C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 S60C is often considered as a substitute for JIS G3506 SWRH62B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between JIS G3506 SWRH62B and JIS G3506 S60C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can JIS G3506 SWRH62B be substituted with JIS G3506 S60C?
JIS G3506 SWRH62B and JIS G3506 S60C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 S60C is often considered as a substitute for JIS G3506 SWRH62B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.