C60
1.0601High-carbon unalloyed quenching and tempering steel. High hardness and strength after heat treatment but difficult to weld. Used for springs, hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers), agricultural blades, wear parts, and railway components.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 1060 | G10600 | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | C60 | 1.0601 | 100% |
| 🇨🇳 | GB | China | 60 | — | 95% |
| 🇯🇵 | JIS | Japan | S58C | — | 93% |
| 🇬🇧 | BS | United Kingdom | 060A62 | — | 93% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10083-2:2006, GB/T 699, JIS G4051, BS 970
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
C60 and 60: 95% composition match
Related materials
C45
1.0503Medium carbon unalloyed quality steel. Good machinability and moderate strength after heat treatment. Widely used for shafts, spindles, pins, studs, and general machine parts.
S355JR
1.0045High-strength low-alloy structural steel with minimum yield strength of 355 MPa. Standard grade for bridges, buildings, cranes, and general structural applications. Impact tested at +20°C (JR).
S235JR
1.0038General-purpose structural steel with minimum yield strength of 235 MPa. The most common structural steel grade in Europe for general construction, frames, and non-critical structural applications.
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