ASME_B107.18-2003.pdf

Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-1 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 PLIERS:WIRE TWISTER ASME B107.18-2003(Revision of ASME B107.18M-1!0)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of Issuance:September 5,2003 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,proprietaty 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(s)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 SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All rights resewed 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.Committee Roster.Correspondence With the 8107 Committee.1 Scope.2 Classification.3 Normative References.4 Definitions.5 Requirements.6 Tests.7 Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.8 Designations.Figures 1 2 3 4 5 Nose Design.Pliers.Wire Twister.6 in.Nose Design.Pliers.Wire Twister.152 mm.Nose Design.Pliers.Wire Twister.9 in.and 12 in.Nose Design.Pliers.Wire Twister.229 mm and 305 mm.Pliers.Wire Twister.With Side Cutter in Locked Position.Tables 1 Dimensions of Pliers.Wire Twister.With Side Cutter.1M Dimensions of Pliers.Wire Twister.With Side Cutter.2 Wire Cut Test Parameters.2M Wire Cut Test Parameters.iv V vi 1 1 1 1 1 3 7 7 iii Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-FOREWORD The American National Standards Committee B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under spon-sorship of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,was reorganized as an ACME Standards Committee and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.In 1996 its scope was expanded to address safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define general and dimensional data and safety considera-tions specifically applicable to wire twisting pliers and to speafy test methods to evaluate performance relating to the defined requirements.This Standard i s a revision of ASME B107.18M-1996 Pliers(Wire Twister).Principal changes in t h i s edition of the Standard are consolidation of Types and Classes and updated references.The format of this standard is in accordance with The ASME Codes b 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 Secretary,ASME B107 Committee,Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 1