ASME_B107.37-2003.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 I PLIERS I WIRE CUTTERS/STRIPPERS ASME B107.37-!003 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-Date of Issuance:November 14,2003 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 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.asrne.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 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 O 2003 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 Classification.1 3 References.1 4 Definitions.1 5 Requirements.1 6 Test Procedures.5 7 Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.5 8 Designations.6 Figures 1 Type I,Class 1,Wire Cutter/Stripper,Pivoting Handle.2 2 Type I,Class 2.Wire Stripper for Teflon Insulation.MIL-W-16878 Types E and EE.2 3 Type II.Class 1.Wire Cutter/Stripper.Small Frame.Strippers Forward of Pivot.Nonadjustable.With Spring and Lock Optional.3 4 Type II.Class 2.Wire Cutter/Stripper.Large Frame.Strippers Forward of Pivot.4 5 Type II.Class 3.Wire Cutter/Stripper.Large Frame.Strippers Rear of Pivot.4 6 Type II.Class 4.Wire Cutter/Stripper.Small Frame.Strippers Forward of Pivot.Adjustable Size.With Spring and Lock Optional.4 Tables 1 Type I.Class 1 Blade Sizes and Capacity.2 2 Type I.Class 2 Blade Sizes and Capacity.2 3 Type II Blade Sizes and Capacity.4 4 Handle Load Test.5.111 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 B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under spon-sorship 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 its scope was expanded to address safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define general data,dimensional data,and safety considera-tions specifically applicable to wire cutters/strippers,and to specify test methods to evaluate performance relating to the defined requirements.The format of this Standard is in accordance with The ASME Codes 6 Standards Writing Guide.The requirements of this Standard become effective at the time of publication.ASME B107.37-2003 was approved as an American National Standard on May 1,2003.iv Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-ASME B107 COMMITTEE Hand Tools and Accessories Jhe following is the ros