Category SAE Standards

The SAE J2915-2022 Information Report documents a critical update to the Hybrid III 5th percentile small female (H-III5F) crash test dummy. This update tackles mechanical noise artifacts originating from the spine box, which have been shown to contaminate sled and…

SAE Recommended Practice J113-1998 provides the specification for hard-drawn carbon-steel spring wire used in the manufacture of mechanical springs and wire forms. Intended for applications subject to static loads or infrequent stress repetition, this standard defines the material, processing, and…

SAE J417-2018 provides approximate hardness conversion values between Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell, Rockwell Superficial, and Shore (Scleroscope) tests, along with approximate tensile strength conversions for steels. This stabilized standard is a mature resource for engineers working with homogeneous constructional alloy and…

The integration of haptic feedback into driver vehicle interfaces offers opportunities to enhance safety, usability, and driver engagement. However, effective implementation requires a structured approach that balances value, user experience, and engineering constraints. This article distills key insights from SAE…

Note: SAE J3005-2021 was cancelled in December 2021 and superseded by SAE J3005-1 and SAE J3005-2. This article summarizes the key guidelines originally presented in the report, which remain relevant for understanding best practices in permanent OBD installations. The SAE…

In 2007, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) identified an electrical signal noise issue in foot accelerometer signals from the Hybrid III 50th Percentile Male (H-III50M) crash test dummy during high-speed frontal impacts. The noise was traced to metal-to-metal…

This article provides a practical overview of mechanical face seals used in engine coolant pumps, based on SAE Recommended Practice J1245. It covers seal configurations, material options, and key design considerations to help engineers select and apply reliable sealing solutions.…

In 2016, SAE International issued the information report J1563, ‘Guidelines for Laboratory Cyclic Corrosion Test Procedures for Painted Automotive Parts.’ This document serves as a crucial reference for engineers seeking to evaluate the corrosion performance of painted automotive components under…

This SAE Information Report offers a comprehensive framework for assessing the interactions between deploying airbags and child restraint systems (CRS). Originally issued in 1993 and stabilized in 2011, J2189 provides static and dynamic test procedures, defines instrumented test dummies, and…

SAE J473-2018 is a stabilized standard covering lead-tin solders with or without antimony. It provides composition grades, temperature ranges, and impurity limits to guide material selection for various applications. Understanding these specifications is key to achieving reliable solder joints while…