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ASME B5.56M : 1994 : R2002

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE STANDARD - POWER SHEARS

Available format(s)

PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2014

Superseded date

28-04-2021

Foreword
Standards Committee Roster
1 Scope, Purpose, and Application
2 Definitions and Terminology
3 Units of Dimension and Capacity
4 Machine Characteristics
5 Tooling Interface
6 Ergonomics
7 Acceptance Conditions
8 Provision for Information and Instruction
9 Manufacturer Declaration of Compliance
10 Reference Standards
Appendices
A - Glossary of Terms
B - Metric/English Conversion Tables

Describes power shears used to cut metal by shearing, utilizing a fixed lower knife(s) and a non-rotary, moving upper knife(s).

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
19
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2002
PublisherName
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ANSI B11.4 : 2003 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SHEARS
NFPA 79 : 2015 ELECTRICAL STANDARD FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
ANSI B11.19 : 2010 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR SAFEGUARDING
ASME B94.53 : 1978 KNIVES, SOLID STEEL RECTANGULAR METAL CUTTING SQUARING SHEAR, KNIVES - DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES
ANSI/ASSE Z244.1 : 2016 THE CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY LOCKOUT, TAGOUT AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS