Description / Abstract:
This SAE Recommended Practice describes the requirements necessary for
four-way subbase mounted,
directional air-control valves to be used in automotive manufacturing
applications. It includes
minimum performance, operation, and physical requirements to qualify
the valves for service in
automotive manufacturing applications. Included are spool, poppet, and
sliding disc types of air
valves for pressures in a range of vacuum to 1034 kPa (150
lb/in²) gage, and temperatures from
−18 to 60 °C (0 to 140 °F).
Rationale - This revision of SAE J2051 incorporates changes to the
contaminant, the original of
which was found to cause coagulation in the components tested. The
revised contaminant is a mixture
of 75% iron filings and 25% ferric(ous) oxide; whereas the previous
contaminant was 100%
ferric(ous) oxide. In addition, the amount of water injected is
increased; and a prescribed
schedule of injecting these contaminants is provided.