ASTM D5657-07(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners
Standard Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Thread-locking adhesives are often used on threaded fasteners in sealing applications. This test method is used to determine an adhesive's ability to provide sealing capabilities under specified conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ability of adhesives used for locking and sealing threaded fasteners, to make leak-tight assemblies.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2022
- Technical Committee
- D14 - Adhesives
- Drafting Committee
- D14.80 - Metal Bonding Adhesives
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2012
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2011
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2008
- Effective Date
- 15-Aug-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2008
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2006
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2005
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2004
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Effective Date
- 10-May-2003
- Effective Date
- 10-Oct-2000
Overview
ASTM D5657-07(2023): Standard Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners is a widely recognized standard developed by ASTM International. This test method is designed to evaluate the ability of adhesives applied to threaded fasteners-such as bolts and nuts-to create leak-tight assemblies. By measuring the sealing performance of adhesives under specified conditions, this standard helps ensure that fastening assemblies meet industry requirements for fluid containment and pressure resistance.
This method is crucial in applications where thread-locking adhesives are expected to enhance fluid tightness and prevent leaks in mechanical structures. The standard is applicable internationally and has been developed in accordance with globally recognized principles outlined by the WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Key Topics
- Leak-tight Assemblies: The test determines whether adhesives provide sufficient sealing to prevent fluid leakage through threaded fastener joints.
- Pressure Testing: Adhesive-cured assembly samples are subjected to a controlled pressure (typically 50 psi) to verify fluid tightness.
- Test Procedures: The guideline details specimen preparation, curing conditions, assembly, and step-by-step test methods, ensuring repeatability and accuracy.
- Material Standards: References to complementary standards such as SAE J429 for bolts and Federal Specification FF-N-836 for nuts ensure consistency in materials used for testing.
- Reporting Requirements: The standard prescribes clear documentation of adhesive identification, number of samples tested, and results-critical for quality assurance and traceability.
- Safety Considerations: Users are responsible for implementing appropriate safety, health, and environmental policies when applying this standard.
Applications
ASTM D5657-07(2023) is highly valuable across multiple industries where fluid-tight performance of threaded fasteners is critical. Typical applications include:
- Automotive Assemblies: Ensuring that engine and transmission fasteners maintain safe, leak-free performance under pressure.
- Aerospace Components: Verifying the integrity of fastener seals in hydraulics and fuel systems.
- Industrial Equipment: Used for pumps, pipelines, and pressure vessels requiring dependable sealing of bolt connections.
- Manufacturing and Maintenance: Assessment and selection of thread-locking adhesives during design, assembly, or repair processes to meet stringent sealing requirements.
By providing a standardized method to evaluate adhesive effectiveness, ASTM D5657 helps manufacturers select the right products for critical sealing applications and enhances end-user confidence in leak-prevention performance.
Related Standards
For organizations implementing or auditing adhesive sealing performance in threaded fasteners, the following standards are relevant:
- ASTM D907: Terminology of Adhesives-provides definitions critical for understanding the terms used in ASTM D5657.
- SAE J429: Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded Fasteners-specifies material and performance criteria for bolts used in fluid tightness tests.
- Federal Specification FF-N-836: Specifications for various types of nuts, ensuring consistency in test specimens.
- ASTM International Standards: For further guidance on adhesive testing, material specifications, and assembly verification.
Adhering to ASTM D5657-07(2023) supports regulatory compliance, enhances safety, and delivers reliable sealing solutions for threaded fastener assemblies worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D5657-07(2023) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Test Method for Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhesives Used on Threaded Fasteners". This standard covers: SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Thread-locking adhesives are often used on threaded fasteners in sealing applications. This test method is used to determine an adhesive's ability to provide sealing capabilities under specified conditions. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ability of adhesives used for locking and sealing threaded fasteners, to make leak-tight assemblies. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1 Thread-locking adhesives are often used on threaded fasteners in sealing applications. This test method is used to determine an adhesive's ability to provide sealing capabilities under specified conditions. SCOPE 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ability of adhesives used for locking and sealing threaded fasteners, to make leak-tight assemblies. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D5657-07(2023) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.180 - Adhesives. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D5657-07(2023) has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D907-12a, ASTM D907-12, ASTM D907-11a, ASTM D907-11, ASTM D907-08b, ASTM D907-08a, ASTM D907-08, ASTM D907-06, ASTM D907-05, ASTM D907-05e1, ASTM D907-04a, ASTM D907-04, ASTM D907-03, ASTM D907-00. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5657 − 07 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Test Method for
Fluid Tightness Ability of Adhesives Used on Threaded
Fasteners
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5657; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ability 3.1 Definitions:
of adhesives used for locking and sealing threaded fasteners, to 3.1.1 Many of the terms in this test method are defined in
make leak-tight assemblies. Terminology D907.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Summary of Test Method
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
4.1 This test method consists of subjecting an adhesive-
information only.
cured nut-and-bolt assembly to 50 psi pressure and determin-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ing the cured adhesive’s ability to make the assembly leak-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tight.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Significance and Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Thread-locking adhesives are often used on threaded
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
fasteners in sealing applications. This test method is used to
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
determine an adhesive’s ability to provide sealing capabilities
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
under specified conditions.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
6. Apparatus
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
6.1 Test Fixture, as shown in Fig. 1, consisting of the
2. Referenced Documents following:
2 6.1.1 Pressure Vessel, provided with a means of filling with
2.1 ASTM Standards:
soapy water, capable of applying, withstanding, and measuring
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
50 psi (345 kPa) pressure of soapy water, and equipped with an
2.2 SAE Standard:
air inlet and a gage for supplying and reading the pressure.
SAE J429 Mechanical and Material Requirements for Exter-
6.1.2 Metal Plate, flat, smooth approximately ⁄2 in.
nally Threaded Fasteners
(12.7 mm) thick, drilled with a ⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) hole at its
2.3 Federal Specification:
center. The hole is counterbored ⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) diameter by
FF-N-836 Nut: Square, Hexagon, Cap, Slotted, Castle,
⁄16in.(1.6 mm)deep.Themetalplateisweldedtothepressure
Knurled, Welding and Single Ball Seat
vessel.
6.1.3 Rubber O-Ring or Flat Rubber Gasket, ⁄8 in.
1 (15.9 mm) outside diameter by ⁄16 in. (11.1 mm) inside diam-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.80 on Metal
eter by ⁄32 in. (2.4 mm) thick.
Bonding Adhesives.
6.1.4 Metal Plate, used as a means of pressing the nut of the
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2023. Published January 2023. Originally
adhesive-treated test specimen against the O-ring or gasket
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D5657 – 07 (2014).
with sufficient force to prevent leakage between the top plate
DOI: 10.1520/D5657-07R23.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and the washer face of the test specimen nut.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1.5 Studs and Nuts, used to clamp the fixture.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
3 7. Test Specimens
Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, http://www.sae
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