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Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
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This specification covers the testing and corresponding design and performance requirements for insulated and insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc. The hand tools covered here are screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, nippers, strippers, cable cutting tools, cable scissors, knives, and tweezers. These tools shall be evaluated via visual and dimensional checks, ambient temperature and extreme low temperature impact tests, dielectric tests, indentation tests, adhesion tests for insulating material coatings, flame resistance tests, and mechanical tests such as bending, torque, and locking tests. Routine tests, acceptance criteria, and quality assurance plan for these tools are considered as well.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers the testing of insulated and insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc.
1.2 The specific use of these tools is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with the use of tools on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus.
Significance and Use
The performance and durability of the tools covered in this specification are not covered beyond those referenced in the applicable ASME, ANSI, or ISO standards.
The technical requirements of this specification either meet or exceed IEC 60900:2004 at the time of issue.
Keywords
electrical power systems; electrical protective equipment; hand tools; insulated hand tools; performance-consumer products; tools; insulated hand tools; ICS Number Code 13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working); 25.140.01 (Hand-held tools in general)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
10.03 (Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases; Electrical Protective Equipment)
To find similar documents by classification:
13.260 (Protection against electric shock. Live working Including tools for working with voltages)
25.140.01 (Hand-held tools in general)
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Document Number
ASTM-F1505-10
Revision Level
2010 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Dec. 1, 2010
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
23 pages
Committee Number
F18.35