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-2013 Referenced Document
ASTM A563M-07 Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric]*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM B117-11 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus*, 2024-04-20 Update
SAE J1199-2013 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Metric Externally Threaded Steel Fasteners
SAE J174-2013 Torque-Tension Test Procedure for Steel Threaded Fasteners Inch Series
SAE J174M-2013 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