ASME_B107.25-2002.pdf

Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-The American Society of Mechanical Engineers AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD I PLIERS I PERFORMANCE TEST METHODS ASME B107.!5-!00!(Revision of ASME B1 O7.25M-1 NHi)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of issuance:February 22,2003 This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There will be no addenda issued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages at http:/www.asme.org/codes/as they are issued.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment that provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not approve,rate,or endorse any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative.)or person($affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990 Copyright O 2003 by THE AMERICAN SOCIElY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-CONTENTS Foreword.iv Standards Committee Roster.v Correspondence With the B107 Committee.v i 1 Scope.1 2 Safety.1 3 1 4 Definitions.1 5 1 Normatives References.Test Procedures.Figures 1 2 Typical Apparatus for Applying Test Load to Handles of Pliers(Load Cell Measurement).Jaw Opening and Closing Test(Concept Design).2 4.lll Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-The American National Standards Committee B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under the sponsorship of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,was reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.in 1996 its scope was expanded to include safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define test methods to evaluate performance of pliers that relate to the defined requirements in other B107 pliers standards.This Standard is a revision of ASME B107.25M-1996 Pliers-Performance Test Methods.Principal changes in this Edition of the standard are the updated references and the elimination of test methods not referenced in other standards.The format of this Standard is in accordance with The ASME Codes and Standards Writing Guide 2000.Requests for interpretations of the technical requirements of this Standard should be expressed in writing to the Secretary,B107 Committee,at the address below.Suggestions for the improvement of t h i s Standard are welcome.They should be addressed to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Secretary,B107 Main Committee,Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990.The requirements of this Standard become effective at the time of publication.This revision was approved as an American National Standard on November 8,2002.iv Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-ASME 6107 STANDARDS COMMITTEE Hand Tools and Accessories(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)O