A-A-1305
Fiberglass Handle Overstrike Test. Hammers with fiberglass handles shall withstand twenty three full swinging overstrike blows by an average built man (160 to 180 pounds), commensurate with the end use and weight of the hammer. The blows shall be against that portion of the handle directly behind the head and on a substantially supported steel object having a minimum 3/8 inch full radius.
Fiberglass Bending Moment Test: Hammers with fiberglass handles shall be subjected to the test below in lieu of the static force test found in ANSI B173.2. Samples of the assembled striking tool shall not break, chip, or crack when subjected to the applicable load and distance listed below. The distance shall be measured from the top of the tool head. The striking tool head shall be locked securely in the test fixture with the striking face down with the handle extended in the horizontal plane. The load shall be applied gradually and in a vertical direction.
BENDING MOMENT TEST LOADS FOR FIBERGLASS HANDLED HAMMER
|
Head Weight (ounces) |
Distance (inches) |
Applied Load (pounds minimum) |
|
4 |
10 |
70 |
|
8 |
10 |
100 |
|
12 |
10 |
150 |
|
16 |
10 |
200 |
|
20 |
10 |
250 |
|
24 |
10 |
300 |
|
32 |
10 |
400 |
|
48 |
10 |
400 |
Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580 to the maximum extent practicable.
Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking. The preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.
ANSI Standards are available from American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
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