ASME_B107.59-2002.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 AND STRIKING WREMCHES ASME B107.5!-!00!Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of Issuance:August 26,2002 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 will issue written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code o:standa:d:.a s dcc!pcd unde:p:ced;rs acc:edi:ed as meeting:he ciitaii:vi 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 representatives)or persons)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 Q 2002 by THE AMERICAN SOCIETY 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 Committee Roster.v Correspondence With the B107 Committee.vi 1 Scope.1 2 Normative References.1 3 Definitions.1 4 Requirements.2 4.1 Design.2 4.2 Materials.3 4.3 Mechanical Properties.3 4.4 Markings.3 4.5 Wrench Openings.3 5 Tests.3 5.1 Hardness Determination Test.3 5.2 Impact Test.3 6 Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.5 Figures 1 Nomenclature for Striking Wrenches.2 2 Nomenclature for Slugging Wrenches.2 3 Struck Block Cross Section.3 4 Impact Test Setup.4 Tables 1 Wrench Applications.2 2 Impact Test Specifications.4.111 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 B 107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under 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,the B209 Committee,which had designated a proposed version of this Standard as B209.11,merged with the B107 Committee,and the B107 Committee scope was expanded to include safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define essential performance and safety considerations specifically applicable to slugging and striking wrenches,to specify test methods to evaluate performance relating to the defined considerations,and to indicate limitations of safe use.The format of this Standard is in accordance with The ASME Code and Standards Writing Guide 2000.Suggestions for the improvement of this Standards and requests for interpretations of the technical requirements of this Standard should be expressed in writing to The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Secretary,B 107 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 May 13,2002.iv Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE BI07 Hand Tools and Accessories(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)OFFICERS R.R.McCullough,Chair G.E.Olson,