AS 2955.4-1988

1 - AS 2955.4-1988/ ISO6015/ 1-1986 EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY - TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS - HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS - MEASUREMENT OF TOOL
4 - CONTENTS
4 - FOREWORD
5 - 1 Scope
5 - 2 Field of application
5 - 3 References
5 - 4 Definitions
5 - 4.1 tool forces:
5 - 4.2 grab and clamshell closing force:
5 - 4.3 mass:
5 - 4.4 Hydraulic pressure
5 - 4.5 Limiting conditions
5 - 5 Apparatus
5 - 5.1 Load cell or force transducer
5 - 5.2 Hydraulic oil pressure gauge,
5 - 5.3 Wire ropes and shackles, pulley, safety chains and adjustable supporting frames
5 - 5.4 Apparatus for measuring linear dimensions
6 - 6 Test site
6 - 7 Preparation for test
6 - 8 Methods of measuring tool forces
6 - 8.1 General
6 - 8.2 Excavator fitted as a hoe
6 - 8.3 Excavator fitted as a shovel
7 - 8.4 Excavator fitted with grab or clamshell attachment
7 - 9 Test report
7 - 9.1 General information on machine
8 - 9.2 Reporting results

Specifies methods for determining the tool forces of hydraulic excavators together with their limiting conditions. Applies to all types of hydraulic excavators, crawler or wheel mounted, with or without outriggers.

This part of ISO 6015 specifies methods for determining the tool forces of hydraulic excavators, together with their limiting conditions.Field of applicationThis part of ISO 6015 applies to all types of hydraulic excavators, crawler or wheel mounted, and with or without outriggers, as defined in ISO 6165.