ASME_B15.1-2000.pdf

STD.ASME B15.1-ENGL20000759670518523709=飞金是Mechanical En7gaeThe American Society ofSAFETY STANDARDFOR MECHANICAIPOWER TRANSMISSIONAPPARATUSAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDSEB5.2000(Revislon of ASME B15.1-1996)Copyright by the American Society Of Mechanical EngineersSTD.ASME B15.1-ENGL20000759b700618524b45The American Society ofMechanical EngineersA N A MERI C A NN AT IO N A L ST A N DA R DSAFETY STANDARDPOWER TRANASME B15.1-2000(Revision of ASME B15.1-1998)STD.ASME B.15.-ENGL20000759b700b18526418FOREWORD(001This Safety Standard for mechanical power transmission apparatus is the most universallyapplicable standard concemed with safeguarding mechanical equipment.Few machines canoperate without some mechanical linkage somewhere between the energy source and pointof operation.The first edition of the B15 standard was approved in 1927 and reaffirmed in 1935.Thesecond edition was approved in the 1953 revision and reaffirmed in 1958.The third editionwas approved in 1972 and had departed from the format of previous editions in definingspecific areas of responsibility and in establishing performance requirements for the typesof safeguarding that apply to mechanical power transmission apparatus.The fourth editionwas approved in 1984 followed by an Addenda which was approved in 1986.The fifthedition was approved in 1992 followed by an(a)Addenda that was approved in 1994 and(b)Addenda that was approved in 1995.The sixth edition was approved in 1996 followedby an(a)Addenda that was approved in 1997 and(b)Addenda that was approved in 1998.The purpose of this Standard is to provide guidance for minimizing the likelihood thatpeople will incur injury when in the proximity of mechanical power transmission apparatus.This Standard is presented in aperformancemode rather than a specificationmode toencourage the appropriate use of ingenuity and imagination in achieving a maximum degreeof safeguarding.As written,the left-hand column contains the requirements of this Standard,and the right-hand column(Explanatory Information)contains advisory and illustrativematerial which is not a part of this Standard,but supports the intent of this Standard.Good judgment is encouraged to be uscd with this Standard in matters where safe practiceand safety are involved.It is also recognized that an appropriate attitude regarding safetycan be beneficial in the avoidance of injury.Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public health and safety.Revisionsresult from Committee consideration of factors such as technological advances,new data.and changing environmental and industry needs.Revisions do not imply that previouseditions were inadequate.The values stated within the Standard are in both SI and U.S.customary units.with thelatter placed in parentheses.These units are noninterchangeable and.depending on thecountry.as well as industry preferences.the user will determine which vaiues are to beregarded as the standard.This Standard was approved by the Bi5 Committee and by the ASME and designatedas an American National Standard by the American National Standard Institute on August2,2000.