NF A35-565 100C6 vs SAE J404 52100

Strong Match — 96.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-565 100C6 and SAE J404 52100 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. NF A35-565 100C6 is typically used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts, while SAE J404 52100 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, races, bushings, precision tooling, dies, gauges. NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while SAE J404 52100 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-565 100C6 vs SAE J404 52100 is a 96.9% 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 96.9%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-565 100C6:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
96.9%
Specifications
Property NF A35-565 100C6 SAE J404 52100
Standard NF A35-565 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.95-1.05 0.93-1.05
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.25-0.45 0.25-0.45
S (%) <=0.025 <=0.025
P (%) <=0.027 <=0.025
Cr (%) 1.35-1.65 1.35-1.60
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-565 100C6 SAE J404 52100
Tensile Strength 850-1100 MPa Not specified
Hardness 60-66 HRC Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-565 100C6
ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts
SAE J404 52100
Ball bearings, roller bearings, races, bushings, precision tooling, dies, gauges
Can NF A35-565 100C6 Be Substituted With SAE J404 52100?
NF A35-565 100C6 and SAE J404 52100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 52100 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-565 100C6 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 A35-565 100C6
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6700–6700 mm (263.78–263.78 in)
SAE J404 52100
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5100–6700 mm (200.79–263.78 in)
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NF A35-565 100C6
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SAE J404 52100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-565 100C6 and SAE J404 52100?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can NF A35-565 100C6 be substituted with SAE J404 52100?
NF A35-565 100C6 and SAE J404 52100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 52100 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-565 100C6 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.