ASME International

Pliers
 N B107.500

Annotation

FOREWORD

The American National Standards Committee B107 on Socket Wrenches and Drives was originally under the sponsorship of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It was subsequently reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee, and its title was changed to Hand Tools and Accessories. In 1996, the Committee's scope was expanded to include safety considerations.

The purpose of B107.500 is to define essential performance and safety requirements for several types of pliers, including long nose pliers, shears, electronic pliers, and wire cutters. It specifies test methods to evaluate performance related to the defined requirements and safety and indicates limitations of safe use.

This Standard may also be used as a guide by state authorities or other regulatory bodies in the formulation of laws or regulations. It is also intended for voluntary use by establishments that use or manufacture the instruments covered.

This Standard includes the following:

B107.11 Pliers: Diagonal Cutting and End Cutting, approved by the American National Standards Institute on December 4, 2008

B107.13 Pliers: Long Nose, Long Reach, approved by the American National Standards Institute on April 16, 2003

B107.16 Shears (Metal Cutting, Hand), approved by the American National Standards Institute on December 4, 2008

B107.18 Pliers: Wire Twister, approved by the American National Standards Institute on December 4, 2008

B107.19 Pliers: Retaining Ring, approved by the American National Standards Institute on May 25, 2004