Specification and Grading

The three grades under this specification - namely, Grades PNS 230, 275 and 415 trace their
roots to ASTM specifications and the terms 'Structural', 'Intermediate' and 'High-tensile'
originated from earlier version of ATSM-A615 but remained unchanged in difference to custom
and familiarity among users.
The table provides a handy reference as to the common understanding in the market regarding
these grades.

ASTM vs PNS Codes Popular Nomenclature Typical Application

Low-rise Building and Low Loading
Grade 33 / PNS 230 Structural Grade
Conditions
Medium-rise Structures / Infrastructure
Grade 40 / PNS 275 Intermediate Grade
Work
Medium & High-rise Structures /
Grade 60 / PNS 415 High-Tensile Grade
Infrastructure

The three grades are distinguished by different color markings painted at the ends of each bar, as
shown in the following table.

PNS ASTM Color

Class
Grade Grade Grade
230 33 White
non-weldable Deformed Bars (same
275 40 Yellow
color on both ends)
415 60 Green
white /
230 33
Red
Weldable Deformed Bars (different Yellow /
275 40
colors on each end) Red
Green /
415 60
Red

Or there is a W indicator on the deformed bar or W marking