ASME B107.110-2019 PDF

Full title and description

ASME B107.110-2019 — Socket Wrenches, Handles, and Attachments. This American National Standard specifies performance, safety, classification and dimensional/marking requirements for socket wrenches (sockets), handles used with these wrenches, nutdrivers, and attachments used with socket wrenches; it consolidates and supersedes prior B107 hand-tool documents into a single, harmonized standard for these tool types.

Abstract

ASME B107.110-2019 provides criteria for design, materials, performance testing, safety limits and marking of hand-driven socket tools, power (impact) socket tools and associated handles/attachments. The standard groups tools into categories, defines required tests and acceptance criteria, and includes dimensional information (not intended to limit manufacturer production sizes). It is intended to improve interchangeability, safety and quality across manufacturers and markets.

General information

• Status: Current / Active (ASME designation B107.110:2019; placed on stabilized maintenance by ASME).
• Publication date: 2019 (designated B107.110‑2019; listed as the 2019 edition by ASME and standards distributors).
• Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• ICS / categories: 25.140 — Hand‑held / hand‑operated tools (hand tools and socket wrenches).
• Edition / version: ASME B107.110:2019 (revises ASME B107.110‑2012 and consolidates earlier B107 series parts).
• Number of pages: 78 pages (official ASME publication page count as listed by multiple distributors).

Scope

This standard applies to socket wrenches (manual and impact types), extensions, adaptors, universal joints, handles, nutdrivers and other attachments used with socket wrenches. It sets out classifications by category, required performance tests, safety requirements and limitations of use, marking and dimensional guidance. Dimensional tables are provided for reference but do not preclude manufacturers from producing additional sizes. The standard is intended for designers, manufacturers, test laboratories and users to ensure safe, fit‑for‑purpose hand tools.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of tools into categories (hand‑driven sockets, impact/power sockets, handles, nutdrivers, attachments).
• Performance requirements and acceptance criteria for strength, torque capacity and wear under specified test conditions.
• Specified test methods (mechanical tests, endurance/cycle tests, dimensional verification and impact tests for power tools).
• Safety requirements and limitations of use, including warnings, rated limits and marking requirements.
• Dimensional tables and customary drive sizes (reference dimensions provided; manufacturers may offer other sizes).
• Marking, identification and traceability requirements for compliance and safe use.

Typical use and users

Primary users include tool manufacturers, product designers, quality and compliance engineers, test laboratories, procurement specialists, maintenance and service organizations (automotive, industrial, aerospace, construction) and safety officers. The standard is used to specify performance in purchase documents, to design and test tools for market release, and to assess conformity and interchangeability across suppliers.

Related standards

ASME B107.110-2019 consolidates material formerly covered in ASME B107.1, B107.2, B107.10, B107.12 and B107.34 (and supersedes ASME B107.110‑2012). Relevant international and regional standards referenced or related include ISO standards for socket and drive dimensions (for example ISO 2725 series and ISO 4228 on drive ends), and national standards such as DIN 3124; other ASME B107 series documents (where still extant) and IEC/ISO safety standards for hand tools may also apply depending on use.

Keywords

socket wrenches, sockets, nutdrivers, handles, extensions, adaptors, universal joints, ratchets, impact sockets, hand tools, ASME B107.110-2019, performance tests, marking, hand‑operated tools.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASME B107.110-2019 is the ASME standard titled "Socket Wrenches, Handles, and Attachments" that defines performance, safety, testing and marking requirements for sockets, handles, nutdrivers and related attachments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification of tools, dimensional guidance, required mechanical and endurance tests, safety limits and user markings, and acceptance criteria for both manual and impact (power) socket tools and their handles/attachments. Dimensional tables are informative and do not limit manufacturer offerings.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tool manufacturers, product designers, procurement and quality teams, test laboratories, maintenance/repair professionals (automotive, industrial, aerospace) and safety/compliance personnel use this standard for specifying, testing and verifying socket‑type hand tools.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2019 edition is the current ASME designation (B107.110:2019) and it supersedes the 2012 edition (ASME B107.110‑2012). ASME places this standard on stabilized maintenance for future change requests.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it consolidates multiple B107 series standards related to sockets and attachments (B107.1, B107.2, B107.10, B107.12, B107.34 and related parts), and it is maintained within the ASME B107 committee portfolio addressing hand tools.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Socket wrench, socket, nutdriver, handle, ratchet, extension, adaptor, universal joint, impact socket, hand tools, ASME B107.110-2019.