ASTM E784-89(2017)

Standard Specification for Clamps, Utility, Laboratory, and Holders, Buret and Clamp

ABSTRACT
This specification covers clamps and clamp holders for use in securing laboratory apparatus to support stands. The clamp and clamp holders are classified into types, sizes and classes and are presented in details. Clamps and clamp holders shall be manufactured from aluminum-base alloy, zinc-base alloy, or cast iron. Fittings such as screws, nuts, and rivets for clamps and clamp holders shall be forged aluminum or chemical-resistant alloy for either aluminum-base alloy or zinc-base alloy clamps and clamp holders. Component springs of clamps shall be phosphor bronze or corrosion-resistant steel. Component sleeves of clamps may be rubber, plastic, fiber glass, non-hazardous minerals, or replaceable plastic.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers clamps and clamp holders for use in securing laboratory apparatus to support stands.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2016
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E784 −89(Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
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Clamps, Utility, Laboratory, and Holders, Buret and Clamp
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E784; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope MIL-STD-1188 Commercial Packaging of Supplies and
Equipment
1.1 This specification covers clamps and clamp holders for
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2.5 Military Standard:
use in securing laboratory apparatus to support stands.
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
tion by Attributes
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
3. Classification
3.1 Types, Sizes, and Classes—The clamp and clamp hold-
2. Referenced Documents
ers covered by this specification shall be of the types, classes,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
and sizes as specified in 3.2 – 3.6 (see S3.1).
A48/A48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings
3.2 Type I—Clamp holders:
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
3.2.1 Class 1—Fixed jaw.
B30 Specification for Copper Alloys in Ingot Form
3.2.2 Class 2—Swivel jaw.
B85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
3.2.3 Class 3—All position jaw.
B86 Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy
Foundry and Die Castings
3.3 Type II—Two-pronged clamps:
B139/B139M Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar,
3.3.1 Class 1—Fixed, with holder.
and Shapes 1
3.3.1.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 38 mm (1 ⁄2 in.).
B247 Specification forAluminum andAluminum-Alloy Die 1
3.3.1.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 64 mm (2 ⁄2 in.).
Forgings, Hand Forgings, and Rolled Ring Forgings
3.3.2 Class 2—Swivel with holder.
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
3.3.2.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 38 mm (1 ⁄2 in.).
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UU-P-553 Paper, Wrapping, Tissue
3.3.2.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 64 mm (2 ⁄2 in.).
PPP-B-566 Boxes, Folding, Paper
3.3.3 Class 3—Swivel, duplex.
PPP-B-601 Box, Wood, Cleated-Plywood
3.4 Type III—Extension clamps:
PPP-B-621 Box, Wood, Nailed and Lock Corner
3.4.1 Class 1—Two-pronged.
PPP-B-636 Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
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3.4.1.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 38 mm (1 ⁄2 in.).
PPP-B-676 Boxes, Setup
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3.4.1.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 64 mm (2 ⁄2 in.).
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock
3.4.2 Class 2—Three-pronged.
(Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
3.4.2.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 25 mm (1 in.).
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2.3 Federal Standard:
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3.4.2.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 98 mm (3 ⁄8 in.).
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
3.4.3 Class 3—Universal.
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2.4 Military Specifications:
3.4.3.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 51 mm (2 in.).
MIL-P-116 Methods of Preservation-Packaging
3.4.3.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 76 mm (3 in.).
3.5 Type IV—Thermometer clamp, swivel with holder.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on
3.6 Type V—Clamp, double buret holder.
Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
Laboratory Ware and Supplies.
4. Materials
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2017. Published February 2017. Originally
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E784 – 89 (2011).
4.1 Base Metal—Clamps and clamp holders shall be manu-
DOI: 10.1520/E0784-89R17.
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factured from aluminum-base alloy, zinc-base alloy, or cast
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
iron. Aluminum base alloy metal shall conform to alloy
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
number A380 of Specification B85. Zinc-base alloy shall
the ASTM website.
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conform to AG 40A of Specification B86. Cast iron shall
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Philadelphia, PA 19120. conform to Specification A48/A48M, Class 20.
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TABLE 1 Dimensions and Tolerances for Clamps and Clamp Holders
Maximum diameter of opening,
Classification Type of Jaw
Overall length, Tolerance,
mm (in.)
mm (in.) ±mm (± in.)
Type Class Size Clamp Holder Clamp Holder
11 1
I 1 . . ⁄16 (17) 127 (5) 6 ( ⁄4 ) . V
11 1
I 2 . . ⁄16 152 (6) 6 ( ⁄4) . V
11 1
I 3 . . ⁄16 127 (5) 3 ( ⁄8) . V
1 11 1
II 1 1 38.1 (1 ⁄2 ) ⁄16 178 (7) 6 ( ⁄4 ) round V
1 11 1
II 1 2 63.5 (2 ⁄2 ) ⁄16 178 (7) 6 ( ⁄4 ) round V
1 11 1
II 2 1 38.1 (1 ⁄2 ) ⁄16 178 (7) 6 ( ⁄4 ) round V
1 11 1 1
II 2 2 63.5 (2 ⁄2 ) ⁄16 191
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E784 − 89 (Reapproved 2011) E784 − 89 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
1
Clamps, Utility, Laboratory, and Holders, Buret and Clamp
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E784; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers clamps and clamp holders for use in securing laboratory apparatus to support stands.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A48/A48M Specification for Gray Iron Castings
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
B30 Specification for Copper Alloys in Ingot Form
B85 Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings
B86 Specification for Zinc and Zinc-Aluminum (ZA) Alloy Foundry and Die Castings
B139/B139M Specification for Phosphor Bronze Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B247 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Die Forgings, Hand Forgings, and Rolled Ring Forgings
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
UU-P-553 Paper, Wrapping, Tissue
PPP-B-566 Boxes, Folding, Paper
PPP-B-601 Box, Wood, Cleated-Plywood
PPP-B-621 Box, Wood, Nailed and Lock Corner
PPP-B-636 Box, Shipping, Fiberboard
PPP-B-676 Boxes, Setup
PPP-F-320 Fiberboard, Corrugated and Solid, Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
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2.3 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
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2.4 Military Specifications:
MIL-P-116 Methods of Preservation-Packaging
MIL-STD-1188 Commercial Packaging of Supplies and Equipment
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2.5 Military Standard:
MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
3. Classification
3.1 Types, Sizes,and Classes—The clamp and clamp holders covered by this specification shall be of the types, classes, and sizes
as specified in 3.2 – 3.6 (see S3.1).
3.2 Type I—Clamp holders:
3.2.1 Class 1—Fixed jaw.
3.2.2 Class 2—Swivel jaw.
3.2.3 Class 3—All position jaw.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
ApparatusLaboratory Ware and Supplies.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2011Jan. 1, 2017. Published November 2011February 2017. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20052011
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as E784 – 89 (2005)(2011). . DOI: 10.1520/E0784-89R11.10.1520/E0784-89R17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Naval Publications and Forms Center, 5801 Tabor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.3 Type II—Two-pronged clamps:
3.3.1 Class 1—Fixed, with holder.
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3.3.1.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 38 mm (1 ⁄2 in.).
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3.3.1.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 64 mm (2 ⁄2 in.).
3.3.2 Class 2—Swivel with holder.
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3.3.2.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 38 mm (1 ⁄2 in.).
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3.3.2.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 64 mm (2 ⁄2 in.).
3.3.3 Class 3—Swivel, duplex.
3.4 Type III—Extension clamps:
3.4.1 Class 1—Two-pronged.
1
3.4.1.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 38 mm (1 ⁄2 in.).
1
3.4.1.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 64 mm (2 ⁄2 in.).
3.4.2 Class 2—Three-pronged.
3.4.2.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 25 mm (1 in.).
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3.4.2.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 98 mm (3 ⁄8 in.).
3.4.3 Class 3—Universal.
3.4.3.1 Size 1—Small clamp expands to 51 mm (2 in.).
3.4.3.2 Size 2—Large clamp expands to 76 mm (3 in.).
3.5 Type IV—Thermometer clamp, swivel with holder.
3.6 Type V—Clamp, double buret holder.
4. Materials
4.1 Base Metal—Clamps and clamp holders shall be manufactured from aluminum-base alloy, zinc-base alloy, or cast iron.
Aluminum base alloy metal shall conform to alloy number A380 of Specification B85. Zinc-base alloy shall conform to AG 40A
of Specification B86. Cast iron shall conform to Specification A48/A48M, Class 20.
4.2 Metal Fittings—Fittings such as screws, nuts, and rivets for clamps and clamp holders shall be forged aluminum or
chemical-resistant alloy for either aluminum-base alloy or zin
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