J318_202106 Automotive Air Brake Line Couplers (Gladhands)

Revised

06/10/2021

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This SAE Recommended Practice is intended to provide design, interchangeable dimensions, testing procedures, performance requirements, and minimum identification for gladhand-type air line couplers used to connect the brake systems of trucks, truck-tractors, trailers, and dollies when these vehicles are joined to operate as a combination unit.
Rationale
Content
This technical report has been revised to include the option of performing corrosion testing using the alternate approach detailed in the comprehensive SAE J2721 Recommended Practice. Other minor corrections and clarifications have been made as identified.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/J318_202106
Pages
7
Citation
SAE International Recommended Practice, Automotive Air Brake Line Couplers (Gladhands), SAE Standard J318_202106, Revised June 2021, Stabilized November 2019, Issued November 1967, https://doi.org/10.4271/J318_202106.
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Published
Jun 10, 2021
Product Code
J318_202106
Content Type
Recommended Practice
Status
Revised
Language
English