Strong Match — 91.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
NF A35-552 XC60 (NF A35-552:1986) and JIS G3506 SWRH62B (JIS G3506:2004) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Carbon Steel category.
NF A35-552 XC60 is typically used for used for springs, knives, wear parts, punches, blades, and high-strength tools., 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.
NF A35-552 XC60 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while JIS G3506 SWRH62B is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, NF A35-552 XC60 vs JIS G3506 SWRH62B 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
NF A35-552 XC60
JIS G3506 SWRH62B
Tensile Strength
800-950 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
500-650 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
10-16%
Not specified
Hardness
220-285 HB
Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-552 XC60
Used for springs, knives, wear parts, punches, blades, and high-strength tools.
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 NF A35-552 XC60 Be Substituted With JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
NF A35-552 XC60 and JIS G3506 SWRH62B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 SWRH62B is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC60 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 NF A35-552 XC60 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 NF A35-552 XC60 be substituted with JIS G3506 SWRH62B?
NF A35-552 XC60 and JIS G3506 SWRH62B overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G3506 SWRH62B is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-552 XC60 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.