Standards

Laboratory

We at PAKSTEEL, strictly adhere to the ASTM and BSI international standards. Our QC section samples each lot/batch and inspects the quality at various levels of production. This department then performs tests using specified accepted testing methods, these are routinely conducted within the premises to facilitate the customer and improve/monitor product quality regularly.The perfection of our work has captured the sharp eyes of descending clients in the public and private sectors, including some of the top multi-national construction firms. To produce high quality steel according to the required specification, we at PAKSTEEL are equipped with both chemical and physical laboratories at our factories.

Quality Control Labs

Mechnical Labs

– Universal testing machine 2000 KN.
– Universal testing machine 100 KN.
– Rockwel hardness tester.
– Portable hardness tester.

Spectro Labs

– SPECTRO LAB M-11
– SPECTRO MAXX LMF16
– Rockwel hardness tester.
– Portable hardness tester.

Wet Analysis Lab

– Electric Oven.
– Analytical balance
– Fume hood.
– Hot Plate
– Muffle Furnace

9001 : 2008

ISO 14001-2004

PSQCA

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

ASTM Standards

ASTM 615

ASTM A-615 Specifications:- Parameters Specified by ASTM 615

Table 1: Deformed Bars Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions and Deformation Requirements

Bar Designation
No

Nominal Weight
lb/ft

Nominal Dimensions

Deformation Requirements, in [Mm]

Nomina Mass
Kg/m]

Diameter in
[mm]

Cross Sectional
Area in
[mm]

Perimeter, in. 
[mm]

Maximum Average Spacing

Minimum Average Height

Maximum Gap (Chord of 12.5 % of Nominal Perimeter)

3 [10]

0.376 [0.560]

0.375 [9.5]

0.11 [71]

1.178 [29.9]

0.262 [6.7]

0.015 [0.38]

0.143 [3.6]

4 [13]

0.668 [0.994]

0.500 [12.7]

0.20 [129]

1.571 [39.9]

0.350 [8.9]

0.020 [0.51]

0.191 [4.9]

5 [16]

1.043 [1.522]

0.625 [15.9]

0.31 [199]

1.963 [49.9]

0.437 [11.1]

0.028 [0.71]

0.239 [6.1]

6 [19]

1.502 [2.235]

0.750 [19.1]

0.44 [284]

2.356 [59.8]

0.525 [13.3]

0.038 [0.97]

0.286 [7.3]

7 [22]

2.044 [3.042]

0.875 [22.2]

0.60 [387]

2.749 [69.8]

0.612 [15.5]

0.044 [1.12]

0.334 [8.5]

8 [25]

2.670 [3.973]

1.000 [25.4]

0.79 [510]

3.142 [79.8]

0.700 [17.8]

0.050 [1.27]

0.383 [9.7]

9 [29]

3.400 [5.060]

1.128 [28.7]

1.00 [645]

3.544 [90]

0.790 [20.1]

0.056 [1.42]

0.431 [10.9]

10 [32]

4.303 [6.404]

1.270 [32.3]

1.27 [819]

3.99 [101.3]

0.889 [22.6]

0.064 [1.63]

0.487 [12.4]

11 [36]

5.313 [7.970]

1.410 [35.8]

1.56 [1006]

4.43 [1125]

0.987 [25.1]

0.071 [1.8]

0.540 [13.7]

14 [43]

7.60 [110380]

1.693 [43.0]

2.25 [1452]

5.32 [135.1]

1.185 [30.1]

0.085 [2.16]

0.648 [16.5]

18 [57]

13.6 [20.240]

2.257 [57.3]

4.00 [2581]

7.09 [180.1]

1.580 [40.1]

0.102 [2.59]

0.864 [21.9]

The nominal dimensions of deformed bars are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weights [mass] per foot [meter] as the deformed bar.

Table 2: Tensile Requirements

 

Grade 40 [280]

Grade 60 [420]

Grate 75 [520]

Tensile Strength, min, psi [Mpa]

60 000 [420]

90 000 [620]

100 000 [690]

Yield Strength, min, Psi [Mpa]

40 000 [280]

60 000 [420]

75 000 [520]

Elongation in 8 in [203.0mm], min %:

 

Bar Designation Number

3 [10]

11

9

...

4, 5 [13, 16]

12

9

...

6 [19]

12

9

7

7, 8 [22, 25]

...

8

7

9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36]

...

7

6

14, 18 [43, 57]

...

7

6



Table 3 : Bend Test

Bar Designation Number

Pin Diameter for Bend Tests

Grade 40 [300]

Grade 60 [420]

Grade 75 [520]

3,4,5 [10, 13, 16]

3½ d

3½ d

...

6 [19]

5d

5d

5d

7, 8 [22, 25]

...

5d

5d

9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36]

...

7d

7d

14, 18 [43,57] (90)

...

9d

9d



Table 4 : Chemical Composition:

Chemical Name Composition (%)
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorus 0.06%
Sulphur
Silicon
ASTM 706

ASTM A-706 :- Parameters Specified by ASTM 706

Table 1: Deformed Bars Designation Numbers, Nominal Weights [Masses], Nominal Dimensions and Deformation Requirements

Bar Designation
No

Nominal Weight
lb/ft

Nominal Dimensions

Deformation Requirements, in [Mm]

Nominal Mass
Kg/m]

Diameter in
[mm]

Cross Sectional
Area in
[mm]

Perimeter, in. 
[mm]

Maximum Average Spacing

Minimum Average Height

Maximum Gap (Chord of 12.5 % of Nominal Perimeter)

3 [10]

0.376 [0.560]

0.375 [9.5]

0.11 [71]

1.178 [29.9]

0.262 [6.7]

0.015 [0.38]

0.143 [3.6]

4 [13]

0.668 [0.994]

0.500 [12.7]

0.20 [129]

1.571 [39.9]

0.350 [8.9]

0.020 [0.51]

0.191 [4.9]

5 [16]

1.043 [1.522]

0.625 [15.9]

0.31 [199]

1.963 [49.9]

0.437 [11.1]

0.028 [0.71]

0.239 [6.1]

6 [19]

1.502 [2.235]

0.750 [19.1]

0.44 [284]

2.356 [59.8]

0.525 [13.3]

0.038 [0.97]

0.286 [7.3]

7 [22]

2.044 [3.042]

0.875 [22.2]

0.60 [387]

2.749 [69.8]

0.612 [15.5]

0.044 [1.12]

0.334 [8.5]

8 [25]

2.670 [3.973]

1.000 [25.4]

0.79 [510]

3.142 [79.8]

0.700 [17.8]

0.050 [1.27]

0.383 [9.7]

9 [29]

3.400 [5.060]

1.128 [28.7]

1.00 [645]

3.544 [90]

0.790 [20.1]

0.056 [1.42]

0.431 [10.9]

10 [32]

4.303 [6.404]

1.270 [32.3]

1.27 [819]

3.99 [101.3]

0.889 [22.6]

0.064 [1.63]

0.487 [12.4]

11 [36]

5.313 [7.970]

1.410 [35.8]

1.56 [1006]

4.43 [1125]

0.987 [25.1]

0.071 [1.8]

0.540 [13.7]

14 [43]

7.60 [110380]

1.693 [43.0]

2.25 [1452]

5.32 [135.1]

1.185 [30.1]

0.085 [2.16]

0.648 [16.5]

18 [57]

13.6 [20.240]

2.257 [57.3]

4.00 [2581]

7.09 [180.1]

1.580 [40.1]

0.102 [2.59]

0.864 [21.9]

The nominal dimensions of deformed bars are equivalent to those of a plain round bar having the same weights [mass] per foot [meter] as the deformed bar.

Table 2: Tensile Requirements

 

Grade 60 [420]

Grade 80 [420]

Tensile Strength, min, psi [Mpa]

80 000 [550]

100 000 [690]

Yield Strength, min, Psi [Mpa]

60 000 [420]

80 000 [550]

Yield Strength, max, Psi [Mpa]

78 000 [540]

98 000 [675]

Elongation in 8 in [203.2 mm], min %:

 

 

Bar Designation Number


3, 4, 5, 6 [10, 13, 16, 19]

14

12

7, 8, 9, 10, 11 [22, 25, 29, 32, 36]

12

12

14, 18 [43, 57]

10

10







Table 3 : Bend Test Requirements

Bar Designation Number

Pin Diameter for Bend Tests

Pin Diameter for Bend Tests

Grade 60 [420]

Grade 80 [420]

3,4,5 [10, 13, 16]

3½ d

3½ d

6,7,8 [19,22,25]

5d

5d

9, 10, 11 [29, 32, 36]

6d

7d

14, 18 [43,57] (90)

8d

9d



Table 4 : Chemical Composition

Chemical Name Composition (%)
Carbon 0.33%
Manganese 1.56%
Phosphorus 0.043%
Sulphur 0.053%
Silicon 0.55%


PAK G-60 METRO

Specifications:

Chemical Name

Grade 60 [420]

Carbon

0.32%

Manganese

1.30%

Phosphorus

0.02%

Sulphur

0.03%

Silicon

0.50%

Elongation in 8 in [203.2 mm], min %:

 

Bar Designation Number

3,4, 5, 6 [10, 13, 16, 19]

14

7,8, 9, 10, 11 [22, 25, 29, 32, 36]

14


ORANGE G-60

Specifications:

Chemical Name

Grade 60 [420]

Carbon

0.31%

Manganese

1.30%

Phosphorus

0.02%

Sulphur

0.03%

Silicon

0.59%

Elongation in 8 in [203.2 mm], min %:

 

Bar Designation Number

3,4, 5, 6 [10, 13, 16, 19]

15

7,8, 9, 10, 11 [22, 25, 29, 32, 36]

14
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