Category SAE Standards

Standardized testing is critical for ensuring the durability of automotive interior materials. SAE J948-2023 specifies two distinct procedures—the Taber method and the Wyzenbeek method—for evaluating resistance to abrasion and snagging in bodycloth, vinyl, and leather. While both methods are accepted,…

Overview and Purpose SAE J922-2011, titled “Turbocharger Nomenclature and Terminology,” provides a standardized set of terms and definitions for turbochargers used in the automotive industry. Developed by the SAE Powertrain Systems Group, this recommended practice ensures consistent communication and documentation…

SAE J933 is a surface vehicle recommended practice originally issued in 1965 and stabilized in February 2013. It provides baseline mechanical and quality criteria for tapping screws used in automotive and general engineering applications. Stabilized by the SAE Fasteners Committee,…

SAE J866-2019 provides a uniform identification system for brake linings, combining friction coefficient classification (based on SAE J661 tests) with environmental markings for regulated materials like copper and heavy metals (per SAE J2975). This standard does not establish performance requirements…

SAE J879B-2019 is a stabilized recommended practice that defines uniform test procedures and minimum performance requirements for motor vehicle seats, seat adjusters, and head restraints. This standard focuses on simulating inertia and occupant loads in a controlled laboratory environment, providing…

Overview and Scope of SAE J87 SAE J87 is a Recommended Practice from the Society of Automotive Engineers that establishes a maximum exterior sound level for powered mobile construction equipment. It applies to equipment with rated brake horsepower between 20…

Introduction and Purpose SAE J850-2015, Fixed Rigid Barrier Collision Tests, is a recommended practice that establishes standardized procedures for conducting barrier collision tests on automotive vehicles. Originally issued in 1963, this document was stabilized in 2015 and is retained for…

SAE J861-2022 specifies a method for testing the resistance of organic trim materials to crocking—the transfer of color due to rubbing. This standard is essential for automotive interior designers and material engineers who need to ensure that textiles, woven fabrics,…

Scope and Purpose SAE J746 provides a standardized test code for determining performance characteristics of hydraulic positive displacement motors used in off-road self-propelled work machines as defined by SAE J1116. The standard establishes test conditions, outlines test procedures, and specifies…

SAE J749-2002, titled Drawbars—Crawler Tractor, provides recommended dimensions for drawbars used on crawler tractors as defined in SAE J1057. Although cancelled and superseded by SAE J/ISO 6747 EMM, this standard remains a key reference for equipment compatibility. It specifies only…