This SAE Recommended Practice covers installation and inspection methods for fasteners which are tensioned using Tension Indicating Washers (TIWs) as a means to ensure that adequate tension is developed in mechanically fastened joints. Figure 1 depicts a typical TIW, and Figure 2 depicts a fastener assembly with a TIW before and after tensioning.
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | J2486_201304 |
| Product Name | Tension Indicating Washer Tightening Method for Fasteners |