ASME_B107.23-2004.pdf

AN AMERICA N NATIO NA L STA NDA RDPliers:Multiple Position,AdjustableASME B107.23-2004(Revision of ASME B107.23M-1997)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME B107.23-2004(Revision of ASME B107.23M-1997)Pliers:Multiple Position,AdjustableThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Date of Issuance:March 31,2005This standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There will beno addenda issued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Stan-dard.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 Stan-dards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from com-petent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made avail-able 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 itemsmentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringe-ment of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advisedthat determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely theirown responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as gov-ernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME 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 EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2005 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CONTENTSForeword.ivCommittee Roster .vCorrespondence With the B107 Committee .vi1Scope .12Classification.13References.14Definitions.15Requirements .16Test Procedures.87Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use .88Designations .8Figures1Type I,Class 1,Style A:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Grooves,Tongue,Straight,Serrated Jaws .32Type I,Class 1,Style B:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Grooves,Tongue,Curved,Serrated Jaws .33Type I,Class 1,Style C:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Grooves,Tongue,Parrot-Nosed Jaws .44Type I,Class 1,Style D:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Grooves,Tongue,Straight,Smooth Jaws.45Type I,Class 2:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Holes .56Type II,Class 1,Style A:Slip Joint,Combination Jaw,Straight Nose,Regular.67Type II,Class 1,Style B:Slip Joint,Combination Jaw,Straight Nose,Thin .78Type II,Class 2:Slip Joint,Combination Jaw,Bent Nose .7Tables1Type I,Class 1,Styles A,B,and D:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Grooves,Tongue .22Type I,Class 1,Style C:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Grooves,Tongue .23Type I,Class 2:Adjustable Joint,Angle Nose,Multiple Holes .54Type II,Class 1,Style A:Slip Joint,Combination Jaw,Straight Nose,Regular.65Type II,Class 1,Style B:Slip Joint,Combination Jaw,Straight Nose,Thin .66Type II,Class 2:Slip Joint,Combination Jaw,Bent Nose .77Test Parameters .88Steel Wire Sizes for Wire Cut Test.8iiiCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-FOREWORDThe American National Standards Committee B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under spon-sorship of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,was reorganized as an ASME Stan-dards Committee and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.In 1996,its scope wasexpanded to address safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define general and dimensional data and safety consid-erations specifically applicable to multiple