Question

What is an abrasive wheel ring test? When must a ring test be conducted? Include the citation for the OSHA standard where you found the answer to the question.

Answer 1

Abrasive Wheel Ring Test - . A ring test should be performed before mounting an abrasive wheel to help determine if the wheel is cracked: . the wheel has to be dry and free of Sawdust when apply ring test, otherwise sound may be deadend. : The ring test depends on the fact that a crack in the wheel will normally : Change the sound Emitted when the wheel is lightly tapped. An undamaged wheel will give a clear tone. If Cracked; there will be a dead sound and not a clear ring. . Comparision of the sound with other wheels of the same lot and specification will allow rejection of any wheel with a Suspiciously different ving.

mi Like all power tools., portable girders can present saftey concerns, include flying particles and Electrical hazards. This procedure outline requirements in the "occupational Saftey & Health Administration's (OSHA)” standards regarding abrasive wheel and tools (29 CFR 1926, 303).