This test procedure is intended to provide a quality control method for checking torque-tension characteristics of non-prevailing torque type threaded steel fasteners 6 through 24 mm nomial diameters. Realistically, torque- tension relationships for specific individual fastener assembly joints will vary due to the different joint parameters. Tests using actual joint components will be required to determine accurate torque-tension values for those conditions. For the inch series version, see SAE J174.
SAE J174M-1998 history
2019SAE J174-2019 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners Inch Series
2017SAE J174M-2017 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners - Metric Series
2013SAE J174M-2013 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded fasteners Metric Series
2013SAE J174-2013 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners Inch Series
1998SAE J174M-1998 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded fasteners Metric Series
1998SAE J174-1998 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners Inch Series
1996SAE J174M-1996 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners Metric Series
1996SAE J174-1996 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners Inch Series
1971SAE J174-1971 TORQUE-TENSION TEST PROCEDURE FOR STEEL THREADED FASTENERS