Category SAE Standards

Overview and Scope SAE J829, revised in April 2019, defines dimensions for three types of fuel tank filler caps—vented, non-vented, and pressure-vacuum—and their corresponding retainers. Developed primarily for passenger car and truck applications, this standard ensures dimensional interchangeability while preventing…

SAE J82 is a surface vehicle standard that outlines the mechanical and quality requirements for machine screws. Originally issued in 1972 and stabilized in January 2013, this standard has been superseded in practice by ASME B18.6.3 – Machine Screws, Tapping…

This SAE Recommended Practice offers essential guidelines for material specifications and identification of onboard electrical wiring systems in off-road, self-propelled work machines, including construction and agricultural equipment. Following these recommendations helps ensure reliable performance and easy troubleshooting. Cable and Terminal…

This article summarizes the core specifications of SAE J823-1994, covering laboratory facilities, test circuits, and detailed procedures for measuring flasher performance. Intended for test engineers and automotive component validators. Summary: SAE J823-1994 prescribes uniform test methods for turn signal, hazard…

In July 2012, SAE International declared J81 (Thread Rolling Screws) as a stabilized standard. This action signals that the fasteners committee considers the product mature and unlikely to see further updates. While the original J81 served the industry for decades,…

Standard Scope and Critical Definitions SAE J820-2025 is a recommended practice that applies primarily to mobile cranes using a drum and hoist line mechanism. The object of the test is to determine the hoist line speed developed while hoisting a…

The efficiency of maintenance directly affects machine availability and total cost of ownership. SAE J817-2009 provides a structured, point-based methodology to help designers quantify and improve the ease of maintenance for off-road work machines. By assigning points to each maintenance…

For decades, SAE J818 served as the foundational standard for defining the rated operating load of loaders in the earthmoving industry. However, this standard was officially cancelled in January 2013 and superseded by the international standard ISO 14397-1. This article…

The SAE J80 standard, originally issued in 1982, provided a comprehensive set of requirements and testing methods for automotive rubber floor mats. It covered five types of rubber compounds and specified physical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, tear resistance,…

Overview and Test Procedure SAE J815, originally issued in 1962 and formally cancelled in November 2012, was a recommended practice that defined a method for load deflection testing of urethane foams used in automotive seating. The standard provided a consistent…