Strong Match — 91.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3506 SWRH62B (JIS G3506:2004) and NF A35-552 XC60 (NF A35-552:1986) 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 NF A35-552 XC60 is commonly used for used for springs, knives, wear parts, punches, blades, and high-strength tools..
JIS G3506 SWRH62B is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while NF A35-552 XC60 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3506 SWRH62B vs NF A35-552 XC60 is a 91.2% 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 91.2%.
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
NF A35-552 XC60
Tensile Strength
Not specified
800-950 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
500-650 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
10-16%
Hardness
Not specified
220-285 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
NF A35-552 XC60
Used for springs, knives, wear parts, punches, blades, and high-strength tools.
Can JIS G3506 SWRH62B Be Substituted With NF A35-552 XC60?
JIS G3506 SWRH62B and NF A35-552 XC60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that NF A35-552 XC60 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 NF A35-552 XC60?
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 NF A35-552 XC60?
JIS G3506 SWRH62B and NF A35-552 XC60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that NF A35-552 XC60 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.