Category SAE Standards

SAE J174-2019 is a recommended practice that defines a standardized procedure for torque-tension testing of steel threaded fasteners in the inch series. Originally issued in 1970, the document was stabilized in 2019, meaning the SAE Fasteners Committee considers the technology…

SAE J1732-2011 is a technical standard that specifies minimum requirements for recovery equipment used to remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from mobile automotive air-conditioning systems. Stabilized by the SAE Interior Climate Control Committee, this standard reflects mature technology that is not…

The SAE J1735-2011 recommended practice provides harmonized headlamp beam pattern requirements that integrate elements from European, Asian, and U.S. photometric tables. This standard offers optional performance requirements for low and high beam headlamps, allowing a single design to meet multiple…

Understanding the Test Procedure The SAE J1737-2019 standard establishes a recirculation-based test procedure to measure evaporative hydrocarbon losses from fuel system components such as tubes, hoses, fittings, and assemblies. This method provides engineers with a realistic simulation of in-service fuel…

SAE J1729-2019 provides a uniform test procedure for measuring the retardation force capability of parking brakes on air- or hydraulic-braked commercial vehicles, including truck-tractors, trailers, trucks, and buses. This recommended practice ensures consistent evaluation of parking brake performance across different…

The SAE J1730-2023 recommended practice establishes standardized dimensions for the location of ABS exciter rings (tone rings) on commercial vehicle wheel ends. This includes trucks, buses, trailers, and multi-purpose vehicles. By defining key interfaces between bearing cups, sensors, and the…

SAE J1731 establishes construction, tolerance, and performance requirements for pilot bearings used in class 6, 7, and 8 on-highway trucks and buses equipped with diesel engines and manual transmissions. The document covers both standard-duty (max 149 °C) and extreme-duty (max…

Understanding the Standard’s Requirements SAE J1726-2024 is the latest revision of a recommended practice that sets universally accepted test methods and criteria for evaluating internal cleanliness and air leakage of engine charge air coolers (CACs). As a key component in…

SAE J1727-2015 provides recommended practices for performing calculations associated with impact testing. This revision introduces several new methodologies and updates to existing practices, aligning with references such as ECE R94 and FIA Safety Structures. The guidelines cover pre-calibration corrections, filtering…

SAE J1713-2014 provides recommended practices for evaluating the structural strength and fatigue life of disc brake caliper assemblies used in passenger cars and trucks with hydraulic brake fluids. Although stabilized as a 1998-era reference, this standard remains valuable for understanding…