ASME_B107-410-2008.pdf

Struck ToolsIncorporation of ASME B107.43,ASME B107.44,ASME B107.46,ASME B107.48,ASME B107.49,ASME B107.50,ASME B107.52,and ASME B107.59AN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARDASME B107.410-2008Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=FMC Technologies/5914950002 Not for Resale,05/13/2009 01:14:58 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME B107.410-2008Struck ToolsIncorporation of ASME B107.43,ASME B107.44,ASME B107.46,ASME B107.48,ASME B107.49,ASME B107.50,ASME B107.52,and ASME B107.59AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=FMC Technologies/5914950002 Not for Resale,05/13/2009 01:14:58 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Date of Issuance:July 11,2008This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There willbe no addenda issued to this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisdocument.Periodically certain actions of the ASME B107 Committee may be published as Cases.Cases and interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org 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 NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput 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 anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment 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 2008 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=FMC Technologies/5914950002 Not for Resale,05/13/2009 01:14:58 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CONTENTSForeword.ivCommittee Roster.vCorrespondence With the B107 Committee.viASME B107.43Wood-Splitting Wedges.1ASME B107.44Chisels Glaziers,Wood,Ripping,Flooring/Electricians.5ASME B107.46Stud,Screw,and Pipe Extractors:Safety Requirements.15ASME B107.48Metal Chisels,Punches,and Drift Pins.20ASME B107.49Nail Sets.32ASME B107.50Brick Chisels,Brick Sets,and Star Drills.36ASME B107.52Nail-Puller Bars and Pry Bars.42ASME B107.59Slugging and Striking Wrenches.51iiiCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME Licensee=FMC Technologies/5914950002 Not for Resale,05/13/2009 01:14:58 MDTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-FOREWORDThe American National Standards Committee B107 on Socket Wrenches and Drives was origi-nally under the sponsorship of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME).It wassubsequently reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee,and its title was changed to HandTools and Accessories.In 1996,the Committees scope was expanded to include safety considera-tions.The purpose of B107.410 is to define essential performance and safety requirements specificallyapplicable to the various struck tools covered herein.It specifies test methods to evaluate perform-ance related to the defined requirements and safety,and indicates limitations of safe use.This Standard includesASME B107.43,Wood-Splitting WedgesASME B107.44,Chisels Glaziers,Wood,Ripping,Flooring/Electricians that consolidatesrevisions to ASME B107.44,Glaziers Chisels and Wood Chisels:Safety Requirements andASME B107.45,Ripping Chisels and Flooring/Electricians ChiselsASME B107.46,Stud,