Category SAE Standards

Accurate characterization of pressure drop versus flow rate is essential for selecting and applying hydraulic fluid power valves in off-road self-propelled work machines (per SAE J1116). SAE J1117-2019 provides a uniform procedure for measuring and reporting these pressure differential-flow characteristics,…

SAE J1118 is a recommended practice that defines standardized test procedures for hydraulic valves used in motor vehicle brake systems. Originally issued in 1993, this document was stabilized in December 2012 as the use of hydraulic valves declined with the…

SAE J1120-2012 is a stabilized surface vehicle standard that covers the general technology, products, and processes for spherical rod ends. Originally issued in 1975 and stabilized in 2012, this standard provides essential specifications for dimensions, materials, and load ratings, serving…

Understanding SAE J1113/13 for Vehicle Component ESD Immunity SAE J1113/13, officially titled “Electromagnetic Compatibility Measurement Procedure for Vehicle Components – Part 13: Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge,” has been a cornerstone standard in automotive EMC testing since its initial issue in…

The SAE J1114 recommended practice defines critical dimensions for two types of threaded fuel tank filler caps—pressure/vacuum and non-vented/vacuum only—along with their corresponding retainers. Primarily aimed at passenger car and truck applications, this standard ensures correct fuel system pressure management…

Clear, consistent terminology is the backbone of effective engineering communication, especially in ground vehicle standards. SAE J1115 provides a practical framework for creating and updating nomenclature and definitions. This article distills the core recommendations from the standard to help you…

SAE J1113-27 is a recommended practice that provides a test procedure for evaluating the immunity of vehicle electronic components to radiated electromagnetic fields using a mode stir reverberation chamber. Originally issued in 1995 and recently stabilized in 2023, this standard…

The SAE J1113-4-2020 standard defines methods for evaluating the immunity of automotive electrical/electronic devices to radiated electromagnetic fields coupled to the wiring harness. It primarily addresses the Bulk Current Injection (BCI) test method over 1–400 MHz, referencing ISO 11452-4. Additionally,…

The SAE J1113-1:2023 Standard defines the overall framework for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurement procedures and limits for components used in road vehicles, boats up to 15 meters in length, and machines (excluding aircraft). Covering a frequency range from 16.6 Hz to…

SAE J1113-21 was a standard for electromagnetic compatibility measurement of vehicle components, specifically for immunity to electromagnetic fields from 30 MHz to 18 GHz in an absorber-lined shielded enclosure (ALSE). In 2013, SAE cancelled this standard because it became technically…