ASME_B107.52M-1998.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 A N A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A R D NAIL-PUL SAFETY REQU U I ER BARS U REMENTS ASME B107.521-1 I I 8 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of Issuance:July 31,1998 This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of a new edition.There will be no addenda or written interpretations of the requirements of this Standard issued to this edition.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 which 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 industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for onlythose interpretations issued in accordance with governing ASME procedures and policies which preclude the issuance of interpretations by individual volunteers.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 1998 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-,-STD-ASIE B107*52!-ENGL 1998 0759b70 Ob2215b T8b I FOREWORD(This Foreword is not part of ASME B107.52M-1998.)The American National Standards Committee B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under sponsorship by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,held its organizational meeting on June 28,1967.Subsequently,the Committee was reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.The scope of this Standard is limited to the essential safety considerations specifically applicable to nail-puller bars.This Standard was previously numbered B209.9-1991.The development of this Standard was initiated by the Striking and Struck Tools Standards Committee,consisting of technical representatives of Manufacturer members of the Hand Tools Institute(i i ).Suggestions for improvement of this Standard are welcome.They should be sent to:The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,Secretary,ASME B107 Main Committee,Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990.This revision was approved as an American National Standard on March 3,1998.iii Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-STD-ASME BL07.52M-ENGL 1998-0759b70 Ob22157 712=ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE B107 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 R.B.Wright,Vice Chair G.L.Fechter,Secretary COMMITTEE PERSONNEL R.M.Byrne,Trade Association Management,Inc.A.A.Speranza,Alternate G.L.Fechter,The American Sociey of Mechanical Engineers A.Herskovb,U.S.Army H.Kimball,Naval Air Warfare Center C.M.Knapp,U.S.Air Force J.C.Marvil,General Services Administration A.C N,Alternate R.R.McCullough,Cooper Industries G.E.Olson,Consultant B.Pagac.Snap-on,Inc.R.W.Reynolds,Stanley Mechanics Tools,Inc.R.B.Wright,Wright Tool Co.V Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-CONTENTS.Foreword.111 Standards Committee Roster.v 1 General.1 2 Normative References.1 3 Definitions.1 4 General Requirements.2 5 Safety Requirements and Limitations o f Use.3 Figure 1 Nomenclature f o r Nail-Puller