Category SAE Standards

Overview and Scope This SAE Standard (J716) provides specifications and dimensions for hydraulic cylinders used with trailing-type farm implements. It ensures interchangeability between tractors equipped with a hydraulic cylinder and various implements, provided the tractor has sufficient drawbar power. The…

Overview and Scope SAE J1369-2012, stabilized by the SAE Children’s Restraint Systems Committee, specifies recommended practices for tether strap anchorages in rear seating positions. This standard ensures that vehicles provide robust, properly located, and clearly marked attachment points for child…

Alloy Selection and Surface Finish Considerations SAE J399 (stabilized 2023) provides recommendations for selecting and specifying anodized aluminum alloys used in automotive trim and other parts. The right alloy depends on finish requirements, formability, and mechanical properties. Alloy Type Key…

This article summarizes key information from SAE J2246-2014, an SAE Information Report that reviews production Original Equipment Manufacturer antilock braking systems (ABS) for passenger cars and light trucks. The standard covers historical development, basic ABS theory, braking dynamics, tire-road interface,…

The SAE J3102 standard provides robust testing procedures to ensure the substructure of ambulance patient compartments can safely secure SAE J3027 compliant litter retention devices during frontal, side, and rear impacts. Developed collaboratively with NIOSH, DHS, and NTEA, this recommended…

The automotive industry’s shift towards connected and autonomous vehicles demands robust hardware security. The SAE J3101 standard defines hardware protected security requirements for ground vehicles. To operationalize these requirements, software APIs are needed. The SAE J3101-1:2024 information report provides a…

This article provides a comprehensive overview of aluminum alloys based on SAE J451-2018, covering properties, alloying elements, processing techniques such as heat treatment and joining, as well as forming and finishing considerations. It is intended for engineers and designers working…

The SAE J3043-2014 standard provides a recommended practice for evaluating the integrity of equipment mounting devices or systems in ambulance patient compartments when subjected to frontal or side impacts. This guide summarizes key testing procedures, acceptance criteria, and design considerations…

SAE J3058-2022 establishes a recommended practice for dynamically testing the integrity of interior storage compartments in ambulance patient compartments. This standard helps manufacturers and builders ensure that cabinets, drawers, and pouch systems can withstand crash impacts without releasing their contents…

The SAE J2437 Recommended Practice provides standardized procedures for testing the output performance of air starting motors and plotting their performance curves. This guide explains the key elements of the standard, including the two test methods, instrumentation accuracy requirements, and…