
SAE International
About the SAE International
SAE International is a global association that connects, leads, and educates engineers and technical experts in the commercial vehicle, automotive and aerospace industries worldwide. Established in the USA in the early 1900s, SAE International met the needs of manufacturers and automobile parts companies to:
- Provide patent protection.
- Develop engineering standards.
- Establish a worldwide forum where common technical design problems can be discussed.
SAE International standard is a leading not-for-profit standards organisation that develops and maintains SAE Standards across various industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Architecture
- Automotive
- Building
- Field construction
- Ground vehicles
- Parking structures
- Quality assurance.
SAE International's mission is to advance mobility solutions and knowledge for the benefit of humanity. The vision of SAE International is to be a leader in educating and connecting mobility professionals to enable clean, safe, and accessible mobility solutions.
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What Are SAE Standards?
SAE standards are expert-developed documents that define performance, quality, and safety requirements across a range of transport and manufacturing applications. They help organisations meet regulatory demands and enhance interoperability across global supply chains.
SAE Oil Standards
SAE oil viscosity classifications, such as SAE 0W-20 or SAE 10W-40, are globally adopted measures for motor oil performance. These standards ensure optimal lubrication under varying temperature and load conditions, essential for automotive engine protection.
SAE Flywheel Standards
SAE flywheel specifications define dimensional and material requirements for components used in internal combustion engines and hybrid drive systems. These standards are essential to maintaining torque stability and safe rotational performance.
SAE Hose and Hydraulic Hose Standards
SAE publishes standards for various hose types, including:
- SAE hose standards for fuel lines, coolant systems, and brake applications
- SAE hydraulic hose standards for high-pressure fluid transmission used in industrial and heavy-duty environments
These documents ensure pressure integrity, thermal resistance, and service longevity.
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SAE International is a not-for-profit, global association includes over 128,000 engineers and other commercial vehicle, automotive and aerospace experts. SAE International’s core competencies include voluntary consensus standards development and life-long learning. By championing worldwide diverse collaboration, SAE International connects and educates mobility experts and professionals to enable accessible, clean, and safe mobility solutions.
SAE International is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation overseen by a senior leadership team and executive leadership council. One of SAE International's roles is to encourage and support the development of talented practitioners in mobility communities worldwide.
As a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and mobility experts, SAE International is committed to championing diverse collaboration across companies worldwide. SAE International's core competencies include voluntary consensus standards development and life-long learning. To do this, the SAE International charitable arm, SAE Foundation, supports programs including the Collegiate Design Series and a World in Motion®.
SAE International also produces globally recognised magazines that keep the mobility community updated with the latest developments. They include Off-Highway Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Automotive Engineering International.
SAE International's training and professional development capabilities include producing over 450 professional development events every year and distributing publications to customers in more than 65 countries.