ASTM_F_783_-_88_2013.pdf

Designation:F78388(Reapproved 2013)An American National StandardStandard Specification forStaple,Handgrab,Handle,and Stirrup Rung1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F783;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope1.1 This specification provides design,construction for steelstaples,handgrabs,handles,and individual stirrup rungs.1.2 The staples,handgrabs,and handles depicted in thisspecification are for use on steel structures including all partsof ships structure as necessary.The individual stirrup rungsare for use on bulkheads or structure as deemed necessary.1.3 Values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded asthe standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A575 Specification for Steel Bars,Carbon,MerchantQuality,M-Grades3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 handgrab or handlebent round bar of various sizesfor use on miscellaneous hatch covers,manholes,above accessopenings,and so forth.3.1.2 staplea U-shaped round bar of various sizes used toprovide an anchor end for lashings,portable chain connections,lifting slings,and so forth.3.1.3 stirrup runga double-bend-shaped square bar in-tended for use as a single step or supplementary steps in placeof a vertical ladder.4.Ordering Data4.1 The purchasers ordering data shall include the follow-ing:4.1.1 Quantity,size,and type.4.1.2 Finish if other than specified in 7.1 and 7.2.5.Materials and Manufacture5.1 Staple,handgrab,handle,and stirrup rung shall be madeof steel in accordance with Grade M 1020 of SpecificationA575.6.Dimensions6.1 Dimensions of staple shall be as indicated in Table 1.6.2 Dimensions of handgrab and handle shall be as indi-cated in Table 2.6.3 Dimension of stirrup rung shall be as indicated in Table3.6.4 Dimensions are given in inches;millimetre equivalentsappear in parentheses,and apply to this specification only.7.Finish7.1 Unless otherwise required by the ordering data,manu-facturers standard sandblast shall be acceptable.All roughedges shall be dressed smooth by grinding.7.2 Unless otherwise required by the ordering data,allstaples,handgrabs,handles,and stirrup rungs shall be coatedwith a nonhazardous corrosion inhibiting primer coating by themanufacturer.8.Product Marking8.1 Each staple,handgrab,handle,and stirrup rung shall bemarked with the purchase order number,item number frompurchase order,ASTM designation number,and manufactur-ers name.Marking may be by paint,stencil,or weatherprooftag.NOTE1When units of identical size are shipped together as a package,each dozen or less may be marked by a single weatherproof tag in placeof marking or tagging each individual unit.9.Packaging and Package Marking9.1 Packaging shall be provided and be acceptable to acommon carrier.10.Keywords10.1 bulkheads;handgrabs;handles;marine steel structures;stirrup rung1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.03 onOutfitting and Deck Machinery.Current edition approved May 1,2013.Published May 2013.Originallyapproved in 1982.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F783 88(2008).DOI:10.1520/F0783-88R13.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 TABLE 1 Dimensions of Staple,in.(mm)TypeRound BarDiameter,in.(mm)Dimensions,in.(mm)ABI38(10)38(10)1(25)II12(13)58(16)112(38)III34(19)112(38)2(51)IV1(25)134(44)3(76)V112(38)2(51)4(102)TABLE 2 Dimensions of Handgrab and Handle,in.(mm)TypeRound BarDiameter in.,(mm)Dimensions,in.(mm)ABCI12(13)5(127)212(64)12(13)II58(16)12(305)4(102)1516(24)III58(16)8(203)4(102)1516(24)F783 88(2013)2 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which