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NF A35-552 XC55 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6

Strong Match — 88.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-552 XC55 (NF A35-552:1986) and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 (IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. NF A35-552 XC55 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC55 vs IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is a 88.4% 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 88.4%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-552 XC55:
BS 970 (Part 3) 070M55 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A57 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 070M55
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.4%
Specifications
Property NF A35-552 XC55 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
Standard NF A35-552:1986 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1):1979
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.52-0.60 0.55-0.65
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
P (%) 0.045 max Not specified
S (%) 0.045 max Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-552 XC55 IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
Tensile Strength 750-900 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength 450-600 MPa Not specified
Elongation 12-18% Not specified
Hardness 210-270 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC55
Used for springs, shafts, hand tools, wear plates, blades, and machine components.
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
Not documented
Key Differences
Can NF A35-552 XC55 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6?
NF A35-552 XC55 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC55 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
NF A35-552 XC55
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5500–7000 mm (216.54–275.59 in)
IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6
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NF A35-552 XC55
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-552 XC55 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6?
NF A35-552 XC55 specifies Si, P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6.
Can NF A35-552 XC55 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6?
NF A35-552 XC55 and IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 2/Sec 1) 60C6 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC55 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.