SAE J 246:2017-11-29

This SAE Standard covers complete general and dimensional specifications for tube fittings of the spherical and flanged sleeve compression types for use in the piping of air brake systems on automotive vehicles. The spherical sleeve compression type Figures 1A to 5 and Tables 1 to 3 is intended for use with annealed copper alloy tubing per SAE J1149, Type 1. The flanged sleeve compression type Figures 6A to 11 and Tables 4 to 6 is intended for use with nylon tubing per SAE J844. It is not intended to restrict or preclude other designs of a tube fitting for use with SAE J844, air brake tubing. Performance requirements for SAE J844 are covered in SAE J1131. See SAE J1131 for the Performance Requirements of Reusable (Push to Connect) Fittings Intended for Use in Automotive Air Brake Systems.

Author	SAE
Editor	SAE
Document type	Standard
Format	File
Confirmation date	2017-11-29
ICS	23.040.40 : Metal fittings 43.040.40 : Braking systems
Number of pages	24
Replace	SAE J 246:2012-10-23
Replaced by	SAE J 246:2012-10-23
Year	2017
Document history	SAE J 246:2012-10-23
Country	USA
Keyword	SAE 246;SAE J246;SAE J246;SAE J 246