1060 vs C60
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
1060
Carbon Steel
1060 is a high carbon steel for springs, wear parts and tools of moderate duty. It hardens reliably in small sections and is one of the most common spring steels in general engineering.
Standards: DIN 1.0601 (C60) · AISI 1060 · JIS S58C (near) · GB 60
C60
Carbon Steel
C60 is the EN quality carbon steel (1.0601) equivalent to AISI 1060, specified on European drawings for springs, shafts and wear parts. It is normally ordered to EN 10083-2 delivery conditions with guaranteed property bands.
Standards: DIN 1.0601 (C60) · AISI 1060 · JIS S58C (near) · GB 60
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | 1060 | C60 |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.55–0.65 | 0.57–0.65 |
| Mn | 0.60–0.90 | 0.60–0.90 |
| P | ≤0.040 | ≤0.045 |
| S | ≤0.050 | ≤0.045 |
| Si | — | ≤0.40 |
Properties compared
| Property | 1060 | C60 |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 680–820 MPa (normalized, typ.) | 680–820 MPa (normalized, typ.) |
| Hardness (Q&T) | 35–45 HRC typical | 35–45 HRC typical |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ |
Sourcing either grade?
Nasteel stocks both families from Shenzhen with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates by heat number.
Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: 1060 · C60. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.