ASME_B107.60-2004.pdf

AN AM E RICA N NATIO NA L STA NDA RDPry BarsASME B107.60-2004Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME B107.60-2004Pry BarsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Date of Issuance:December 1,2004This 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 thisStandard.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 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 2004 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-CONTENTSForeword.ivCommittee Roster.vCorrespondence With the B107 Committee.vi1Scope.12Classifications.13References.14Definitions.15Requirements.26Tests.27Safety Requirements and Limitations of Use.4Figures1Type I:Close Quarter.12Type II:Die Setter.13Type III:Handled.14Type IV:Pinch.15Type V:Rolling Head.16Prying Test.27Point End Test.38Handle Impact Test.4Tables1Prying End Test Specifications.32Point End Test Specifications.33Handle Tensile Force Test Loads.34Handle Impact Test Specifications.3iiiCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-FOREWORDThe American National Standards Committee B107,Socket Wrenches and Drives,under spon-sorshipof TheAmericanSociety ofMechanical Engineers,wasreorganized asanASME StandardsCommittee and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories.In 1996,the Committeescope was expanded to include safety considerations.The purposes of this Standard are to define essential performance and safety requirementsspecifically applicable to pry bars,to specify test methods to evaluate performance relating tothe defined requirements,and to indicate limitations of safe use.The format of this Standard is in accordance with The ASME Codes and Standards WritingGuide 2000.Requests for interpretations of the technical requirements,and suggestions for theimprovement of this Standard,should be addressed to The American Society of MechanicalEngineers,Secretary,B107 Standards Committee,Three Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990.The requirements of this Standard become effective at the time of publication.This new edition was approved as an American National Standard on October 5,2004.ivCopyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASMENot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-ASME B107 STANDARDS COMMITTEEHand Tools and Accessories(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)OFFICERSG.E.Olson,ChairW.T.Pagac,Vice ChairJ.Karian,SecretaryCOMMITTEE PERSONNELJ.D.Davidson,Sear