ASME B107.60-2004 pdf free download.Pry Bars.
handle. additional material that is securely attached to the body arid is to be gripped during use
point end: portion of bar having a tapered. ruund. cross- sectional area that is intended for aligning apphcatons prliing edge edge formed by the tapering of the chisel end or claw end.
prying end: portion of bar having a chisel end or a claw end.
safety message: information imprinted on or affixed to the bar that is intended to pron’ote safety.
shall and should: mandatory requirements of this Standard are characterized by the word “shall “If a provision is of an advisory nature, it is indicated by the word “should’ or is stated as a recommendation.
5 REQUIREMEITS
Pry bars shal) pass the tests specified in para. 6 as applicable.
Si Design
5.1.1 Type I: Close Quart,,, Pry bars shall have a sharply bent chisel end providing leverage in limited space applications and a pointed end lot alignment applications.
5.1.2 Type II: Die Sctter. Pry bars shall have a bent half ioop chisel end for separating or prying applications arid a straight hisel end for scraping or prying.
5.1.3 Type Ill: Handled. Pry bars shall have i slightly bent chisel end for separating, scraping, or prying applications and a handle grip,
5.1.4 Type lV Pinch. Dry bitis shall Luve a slightly bent chisel end for separating, scrapuig,. or prying application c and a pointed end for alignment applications.
5.1.5 Type V: Rolling Head. Pry bars shall have i formed rounded chisel end that acts as a fulcrum to provide leverage and a pointed end for alignment applications.
6.5.4 The stnkrng face ol the weight shall have a minimum hardriec of 54 HRC.
6.35 Impact each sample 20 bmes
6.3.6 Assembled pry bar handles shall not break, crack, nor significantly distort “Sgniiicant1y distore’ for the purpose of this test) meanc an increase of at least % rnthc h.indle diameter. either as a un:form or uregular bulge
7 SAFtTY REQUIRtW&WTh AND UMITATIOt4S OF USE
lt’strctors and employers shaU stress proper use and safety in the use of this special purpose tool and shall emphasize the necessity to wear and erisire the ase cit safety goggles 11w publlcahon Gwsdt lo H.iJ Toots – Setecsion. S4rfy Tips, Pror Use and Care prwides guideLines br the sale use of hand tools.
Pry bars arc special purpose tools designed and intended only for the specttic use of sepaiatmg. prying, ripping, Lifting. scraping, and aligning apphcahons.
‘To avoid possible eye or other bodily injury, pry bars shall be used only lot the purpose peofied in para. 7.1.
A pry bar is riot intended to be struck
Toavo.d possible eye inlury from flying objects, s.akt goggles or rquv.alent eye protection conforming to ANSI Z87,l shall be worn by the user and all persons in the immediate area whcrt any pry bar is being used.
A pipe estension or other borm of “cheater’ to increase the leverage of any pry bar shall never be used.