ASME_B107.55-2002.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 AXES:SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ASME B107.55-2002(R e v i s i o n of ASME B107.55M-1118)Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of Issuance:October 15,2002 This Standard will 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(s)or person(s)affiliated with industw 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 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.Committee Roster.,.Correspondence with B 107 Committee.iv v vi 1 General.1 2 Normative References.1 3 Definitions.,.1 4 General Requirements.,.3 5 Table 1 Figures 1 2 Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.Chemical Properties of Steel Ax Heads.,.Ax Nomenclature.Typical Static Force Test.5 4 2 5.1 1 1 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 sponsorship of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME),was reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee,and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.In 1996,the B209.7 Committee,which had published an earlier version of this Standard as B209.7,merged with the B107 Committee,and the B107 Committee scope was expanded to include safety considerations.This Standard was previously designated ANSI/HTI The purpose of this Standard is to define essential performance and safety considerations specifically applicable to axes;to speciQ test methods to evaluate performance relating to the defined considerations;and to indicate limitations of safe use.Members of the Hand Tools Institute(HTI)Stnking and Struck Tools Standards Committee have been major contributors to the development of this Standard through their committee work,their knowledge of the products,and their active efforts in the promotion of the adoption of the Standard.The format of this Standard is in accordance with The ASME Codes&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 improvement of this Standard are welcome.They should be addressed to The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Secretary,B107 Standards Committee,Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990.The requirements of this Standard become effective at the time of publication.ASME B107.55-2002 contains a revision of the hardness