ASME B107.43:2002 pdf free download.NOOD-SPLITTING WEDGES.
ASME B107.43 provides pcrformance and safcty rcquircmcnls for splitting wedges thai arc used specifically for splitting wood. it is intended to serve as a guide in sciceting, testing, and using the hand tools covered. It is not the purpose of this Standard to specify the details of manufacturing.
This Standard is also meant to serve as a guide in developing manuals and posters and for training personnel in safe practices.
This Standard may be used as a guide by staic 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 tools
4.3 Mechanical Properties
The hardness of the wood-splitting wedges shall notexceed 35 HRC or equivalent.
5 TESTS
Many tests required herein are inherently hazardous,and adequate safeguards for personnel and propertyshall be employed in conducting such tests.
Separate (new) wedges shall be used for each test.Failure to meet the requirements of cither test indicatesthat the wedges do not comply with this Standard.
ASME B107.43:2002 pdf free download
