SAE J193A-1979
BALL STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY TEST PROCEDURE

Standard No.

SAE J193A-1979

Release Date

1979

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2013-02

Replace By

SAE J193-1987

Latest

SAE J193-2012

Scope

The purpose of this test procedure is to provide a uniform method of testing ball stud and socket assemblies to determine their functional characteristics. This procedure is an extension of the dimensional recommendations for ball studs as used in integral socket assemblies. All tests, except ball stud yield, may be run using complete integral assemblies representing the application.

SAE J193A-1979 history

• 2012 SAE J193-2012 Ball Stud and Socket Assembly Test Procedures
• 1996 SAE J193-1996 Ball Stud and Socket Assembly - Test Procedures
• 1987 SAE J193-1987 Ball Stud and Socket Assembly - Test Procedures
• 1979 SAE J193A-1979 BALL STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY TEST PROCEDURE
• 1979 SAE J193-1979 Ball Stud and Socket Assembly Test Procedures
• 1970 SAE J193-1970 BALL STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURE