SURFACE J515

REV.
DEC2001
VEHICLE
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
STANDARD Issued 1956-01
Revised 2001-12

Superseding J515 JAN1997

Specification for Hydraulic O-Ring Materials, Properties, and Sizes

for Metric and Inch Stud Ends, Face Seal Fitting and Four-Screw
Flange Tube Connections

Foreword—SAE J515 has been revised to provide O-ring specifications for metric stud ends covered in SAE J2244
(ISO 6149) and four screw flange fittings covered in SAE J518 (ISO 6162). Ordering instructions and a part
identification number (PIN) have also been added to the standard.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Scope ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. References ............................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Applicable Documents.............................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Related Publications ................................................................................................................................. 3

3. Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 4

4. O-Ring Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 4

4.1 Material Designations............................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Material Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 5
4.3 Size Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 6

5. Test Requirements and Quality Procedures........................................................................................... 11

5.1 Inspection and Rejection ........................................................................................................................ 11
5.2 Quality Acceptance Criteria .................................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Supplier Inspection Limits....................................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Certification of Quality ............................................................................................................................ 11

6. Packaging and Marking .......................................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Part Identification Number (PIN) for O-rings to this SAE Document ...................................................... 11

7. Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Identification Statement.......................................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Marginal Indicia ...................................................................................................................................... 11
7.3 Key Words.............................................................................................................................................. 12

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Appendix A Hydraulic O-Rings Listed by Size ...........................................................................................................13

Figure 1 O-Ring Detail for Standard O-Rings .........................................................................................................6

Figure 2 O-Ring Detail for Standard O-Rings .........................................................................................................7
Figure 3 O-Ring Detail for Standard O-Rings .........................................................................................................8
Figure 4 O-Ring Detail for Standard O-Rings .........................................................................................................9
Figure 5 O-Ring Detail for OD Dimensioned O-Rings (Special) ........................................................................... 10
Figure 6 Part Identification Number (PIN) Example .............................................................................................. 11
Figure A1 O-Ring Detail for Standard O-Rings .......................................................................................................13
Figure A2 O-Ring Detail for OD Dimensioned O-Rings (Special) ........................................................................... 15

Table 1 Designators and Descriptions for O-Ring Materials..................................................................................4

Table 2 O-Ring Materials Specifications ................................................................................................................5
Table 3 O-Ring Size Specifications for SAE J19260-2 and SAE J1926-3 (ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3)
Inch Stud Ends .........................................................................................................................................6
Table 4 O-Ring Size Specifications for SAE J2244-2 and SAE J2244-3 (ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3)
Metric Stud Ends ......................................................................................................................................7
Table 5 O-Ring Size Specifications for SAE J518 (ISO 6162, Four Screw Flange Connections) .........................8
Table 6 O-Ring Size Specifications for SAE J1453-2 and SAE J1453-3 (ISO 8434-3) Face Seal
Tube Connections (Standard O-Ring) ......................................................................................................9
Table 7 Optional OD Toleranced O-Ring Size Specifications for SAE J1453-2 and SAE J1453-3
(ISO 8434-3) Face Seal Fittings ............................................................................................................. 10
Table A1 Dimensions of O-Rings for Use with SAE and ISO Hydraulic Fittings and Stud Ends
by Size Code (H Series) ......................................................................................................................... 13
Table A2 Dimensions of O-Ring Sizes Specified by Outside Diameter for use with Face Seal Fittings
by Size Code (Y Series) ......................................................................................................................... 15

1. Scope—SAE J515 covers the specification for hydraulic O-ring material and properties and sizes applicable to
face seal fittings, metric and inch stud ends, and four-bolt flange fittings. The standard includes a size code to
allow industry and government agencies to order O-ring with a coded part number.

2. References

2.1 Applicable Publications—The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this document. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All
standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this document are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standards indicated as follows.

2.1.1 SAE PUBLICATIO NS—Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.

SAE AS568A—Aerospace Size Standard for O-Rings

SAE J120—Rubber Rings for Automotive Applications
SAE J200—Classification System for Rubber Materials
SAE J518—Hydraulic Flanged Tube, Pipe, and Hose Connections, 4-Bolt Split Flange Type
SAE J1453-2 1 —Specification for O-Ring Face Seal Fittings—Part 2: Fittings with SAE J1926/2
(ISO 11926-2), Inch Stud Ends
SAE J1453-3 2 —Specification for O-Ring Face Seal Fittings—Part 3: Fittings with SAE J2244-2
(ISO 6149-2), Metric Stud Ends
SAE J1926-2—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 725 Inch
Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 2: Heavy-Duty (S Series) Stud Ends—Dimensions, design, Test
Methods and Requirements

1. To be published, see SAE J1453.

2. To be published, see SAE J1453.

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SAE J1926-3—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 725 Inch
Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 3: Light-Duty (L Series) Stud Ends—Dimensions, Design, Test
Methods, and Requirements
SAE J2244-2—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 261 Metric
Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 2: Heavy-Duty (S Series) Stud Ends—Dimensions, Design, Test
Methods, and Requirements
SAE J2244-3—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 261 Metric
Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 3: Light-Duty (L Series) Stud Ends—Dimensions, Design, Test
Methods, and Requirements

2.1.2 ISO P UBLICATIONS—Available from ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.

ISO 3601-3:1987—Fluid systems—Sealing devices—O-rings—Part 3: Quality acceptance criteria

ISO 5598:1985—Fluid power systems and components—Vocabulary
ISO6149-2—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 261 metric
threads and O-ring sealing—Part 2: Heavy duty (S series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test
methods and requirements
ISO6149-3—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 261 threads and
O-ring sealing—Part 3: Light duty (L series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test methods and
requirements
ISO6162—Hydraulic fluid power—Four-screw split-flange connections for use at pressures of 2.5 MPa to
40 MPa—Type I inch series and type II metric series
ISO 8434-3—Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use—Part 3: O-ring face seal fitting
ISO11926-2—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 725 threads
and O-ring sealing—Part 2: Heavy duty (S series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test methods, and
requirements
ISO11926-3—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 725 threads
and O-ring sealing—Part 3: Light duty (L series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test methods, and
requirements

2.1.3 ASTM P UBLICATION —Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 2000—Classification System for Rubber Materials in Automotive Applications

2.2 Related Publications—The following publications are provided for information purposes only and are not a
required part of this document.

2.2.1 SAE PUBLICATIO N—Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.

SAE AS871—Manufacturing and Inspection Standards for Preformed Packings (O-Rings)

2.2.2 ASTM P UBLICATIONS—Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 395—Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set

ASTM D 412—Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Tension
ASTM D 471—Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
ASTM D 624—Test Method for Rubber Property—Tear Resistance
ASTM D 865—Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)
ASTM D 1329—Method for Evaluating Rubber Property—Retraction at Lower Temperatures (TR Test)
ASTM D 1414—Methods of Testing Rubber O-Rings
ASTM D 1415—Test Method for Rubber Property—International Hardness
ASTMD2137—Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and Their
Admixtures
ASTM D 2240—Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

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2.2.3 DIN P UBLICATION —Available from Deutsches Institut Fur Normung E V, Burggratestr. 6, D-10787, Berlin,
Germany.

DIN 3771-3—Fluid Systems: O-Rings; Materials, Field of Application

2.2.4 ISO P UBLICATIONS—Available from ANSI, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.

ISO 48:1979—Vulcanized rubbers—Determination of hardness (Hardness between 30 and 85 IRHD)

ISO1101: 1983—Technical drawings—Tolerancing of form, orientation, location and run-out—Generali-
ties, definitions, symbols, indications on drawings
ISO 1302:1978—Technical drawings—Method of indicating surface texture on drawings
ISO 3448:1975—Industrial liquid lubricants—ISO viscosity classification
ISO3601-1:1987—Fluid systems—O-rings—Part 1: Inside diameters, cross sections, tolerances, and size
identification

2.2.5 MILITA RY PUBLICATIONS—Available from DODSSP, Subscription Service Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue,
Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.

MIL-STD-413—Visual Inspection Guide for Elastomeric O-Rings

MIL-R-83248C:1994—Rubber, Fluorocarbon Elastomer, High Temperature, Fluid, and Compression Set
Resistant

3. Definitions—For the purposes of this document, the definitions given in ISO 5598 shall apply.

4. O-Ring Requirements

4.1 Material Designations. Designations and descriptions for O-ring materials are shown in Table 1. ASTM/SAE
Type and Class are from ASTM D 2000 and SAE J200.

TABLE 1—DESIGNATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR O-RING MATERIALS

ASTM/SAE (1)
Type and Class Description

CH Nitrile Elastomer, 90 Durometer Hardness, Good for temperature

range of –30 °C to 125 °C for petroleum-based fluids
CA EPDM Elastomer, 80 Durometer Hardness, Good for temperature
range of –40 °C to 125 °C for water-based hydraulic or
nonpetroleum-based fluids
HK Fluorocarbon Elastomer, 90 Durometer Hardness, Good for
temperature range of –15 °C to maximum temperature of 275 °C for
petroleum or nonpetroleum-based fluids
1. SAE Type CH was SAE Type 1: Type CA was SAE Type 2 and Type HK was
SAE Type 3.

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4.2 Material Specifications. O-rings shall conform to the specifications in Table 2.

TABLE 2—O-RING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS(1)

SAE/ASTM Type SAE/ASTM Type SAE/ASTM Type
Specification CH CA HK
Description Petroleum-base and nonflammable water-base Nonflammable phosphate ester base High temperature for hydraulic fluids
hydraulic fluids hydraulic fluids
General Service High-pressure applications of pneumatics, High-pressure applications of High-pressure, high-temperature
water-base hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils, nonflammable hydraulic fluids of applications of pneumatic, water base
hydraulic oils, and gasoline phosphate ester base type hydraulic fluids, lubricating oils, hydraulic
oils, and fuels
Temperature –30 °C to 125 °C –40 °C to 125 °C –15 °C to 275 °C
Shore Hardness 90 pts ± 5 pts 80 pts ± 5 pts 90 pts ± 5 pts
Elongation 100% min 150% min 100% min
Tensile 10 MPa min 10 MPa min 10 MPa min
Compound Nitrile (Buna N) to ASTM D 2000 or SAE J200 EPDM to ASTM D 2000 or SAE J200 Fluorocarbon to ASTM D 2000 or SAE J200
M4CH910B14E015E035Z1 M7CA810A25B35F17 M7HK910A1–11B38EF31E088Z1
Z1 = TR 10 temperature –21 °C or lower. Z1 = TR 10 temperature –15 °C or lower
Alternate Low Temperature Product Test, (similar to MIL-R-83248 Type 1, Class 2)
5 hours at –30 °C, rings compressed 25% of
ID, no cracks.
Lubrication When assembling Type CH O-rings with O-ring When assembling Type CA O-rings When assembling Type HK O-rings with O-
style fittings, the O-ring shall be coated with the with O-ring style fittings, lubricate the ring style fittings, the O-ring shall be coated
fluid used or petrolatum before assembly to O-ring with the fluid used in the with fluid used or petrolatum before
ease installation. system. Do not use a petroleum- assembly to ease installation.
based lubricant.
1. For special applications, consult manufacturer for alternate material compounds.

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4.3 Size Specifications. O-rings shall conform to the dimensions given in Figures 1 to 5 and Tables 3 to 7.

FIGURE 1—O-RING DETAIL FOR STANDARD O-RINGS

TABLE 3—O-RING SIZE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAE J1926-2 AND SAE J1926-3
(ISO 11926-2 AND ISO 11926-3) INCH STUD ENDS
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

Inch
Nominal Nominal Inch, SAE J1926-2 &
Tube OD Nominal Tube OD SAE J1926-2 & SAE J1926-3
or Hose ID Tube OD or Hose ID SAE J1926-3 (ISO 11926-2 & Cross- SAE J515
Inch or Hose ID Metric (ISO 11926-2 & ISO 11926-3) ID Cross- Section, O-ring Size
Tubing Inch Tubing ISO 11926-3) O-ring Dash ID d1 Section d2 Ordering
Dash Tubing mm Thread in Size (2) d1 tol, ± d2 tol, ± Code (3)
Size(1) mm
–2 3.18 4 5/16–24 902 6.07 0.13 1.63 0.08 163x0060H
–3 4.76 5 3/8-24 903 7.65 0.13 1.63 0.08 163x0076H
–4 6.35 6 7/16–20 904 8.92 0.13 1.83 0.08 183x0089H
–5 7.94 8 1/2–20 905 10.52 0.13 1.83 0.08 183x0105H
–6 9.52 10 9/16–18 906 11.89 0.13 1.98 0.08 198x0118H
–8 12.70 12 3/4–16 908 16.36 0.23 2.21 0.08 221x0163H
–10 15.88 16 7/8–14 910 19.18 0.23 2.46 0.08 246x0191H
–12 19.05 20 1–1/16–12 912 23.47 0.23 2.95 0.10 295x0234H
–14 22.22 22 1–3/16–12 914 26.62 0.25 2.95 0.10 295x0266H
–16 25.40 25 1–5/16–12 916 29.74 0.25 2.95 0.10 295x0297H
–20 31.75 30 1–5/8–12 920 37.47 0.36 3.00 0.10 300x0374H
–24 38.10 38 1–7/8–12 924 43.69 0.36 3.00 0.10 300x0436H
–32 50.80 50 2–1/2–12 932 59.36 0.46 3.00 0.10 300x0593H
1. The dash size symbol applicable to all tube ends and straight thread O-ring boss ends shall consist of the number of sixteenth
inch increments contained in the outside diameter of the tubing (nominal OD or inside diameter of the hose nominal hose ID) for
which they are assembled.
2. Dash size numbers are per SAE AS568A. Note the number includes the dash size.
3. Ordering size code gives basic size of O-ring without tolerance, the cross-section is given first (Y.YY) followed by the inside
diameter (YYY.Y). See Section 6.

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FIGURE 2—O-RING DETAIL FOR STANDARD O-RINGS

TABLE 4—O-RING SIZE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAE J2244-2 AND SAE J2244-3
(ISO 6149-2 AND ISO 6149-3) METRIC STUD ENDS
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

Nominal Nominal
Tube OD Nominal Tube OD
or Hose ID Tube OD or Hose ID Cross- SAE J515
Inch or Hose ID Metric ID Cross- Section, O-ring Size
Tubing Inch Tubing Thread ID d1 Section d2 Ordering
Dash Tubing mm mm d1 tol, ± d2 tol, ± Code (2)
Size(1) mm
–2 3.18 4 M8x1 6.1 0.20 1.6 0.08 160x0061H
–3 4.76 5 M10x1 8.1 0.20 1.6 0.08 160x0081H
–4 6.35 6 M12x1.5 9.3 0.20 2.2 0.08 220x0093H
–5 7.94 8 M14x1.5 11.3 0.20 2.2 0.08 220x0113H
–6 9.52 10 M16x1.5 13.3 0.20 2.2 0.08 220x0133H
–8 12.70 12 M18x1.5 15.3 0.20 2.2 0.08 220x0153H
M20x1.5 17.3 0.22 2.2 0.08 220x0173H
–10 15.88 16 M22x1.5 19.3 0.22 2.2 0.08 220x0193H
–12 19.05 20 M27x2 23.6 0.24 2.9 0.09 290x0236H
–14 22.22 22 M30x2 26.6 0.26 2.9 0.09 290x0266H
–16 25.40 25 M33x2 29.6 0.29 2.9 0.09 290x0296H
–20 31.75 30 M42x2 38.6 0.37 2.9 0.09 290x0386H
–24 38.10 38 M48x2 44.6 0.43 2.9 0.09 290x0446H
–32 50.80 50 M60x2 56.6 0.51 2.9 0.09 290x0566H
1. The dash size symbol applicable to all tube ends and straight thread O-ring boss ends shall consist of the
number of sixteenth inch increments contained in the outside diameter of the tubing (nominal OD or inside
diameter of the hose nominal hose ID) for which they are assembled.
2. Ordering size code gives basic size of O-ring without tolerance, the cross-section is given first (Y.YY) followed
by the inside diameter (YYY.Y). See Section 6.

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FIGURE 3—O-RING DETAIL FOR STANDARD O-RINGS

TABLE 5—O-RING SIZE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAE J518 (ISO 6162)

FOUR SCREW FLANGE CONNECTIONS
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

SAE J518 DN
Inch SAE J518
Nominal Inch ISO Cross- SAE J515
Tubing Nominal 6162.2 O-ring ID Cross- Section, O-ring Size
Dash Tubing Flange Dash ID d1 Section d2 Ordering
Size(1) mm Size Size (2) d1 tol, ± d2 tol, ± Code (3)
–8 12.70 13 210 18.64 0.15 3.53 0.10 353x0186H
–12 19.05 19 214 24.99 0.15 3.53 0.10 353x0249H
–16 25.40 25 219 32.92 0.15 3.53 0.10 353x0329H
–20 31.75 32 222 37.69 0.15 3.53 0.10 353x0376H
–24 38.10 38 225 47.22 0.25 3.53 0.10 353x0472H
–32 50.80 51 228 56.74 0.25 3.53 0.10 353x0567H
–40 63.5 64 232 69.44 0.38 3.53 0.10 353x0694H
–48 76.2 76 237 85.32 0.38 3.53 0.10 353x0853H
–56 88.9 89 241 98.02 0.38 3.53 0.10 353x0980H
–64 101.6 102 245 110.72 0.38 3.53 0.10 353x1107H
–80 127 127 253 136.12 0.58 3.53 0.10 353x1361H
1. The dash size symbol shall consist of the number of sixteenth inch increments contained in the outside diame-
ter of the tubing (nominal OD or inside diameter of the hose nominal hose ID) for which they are assembled.
2. Dash sizes are per SAE AS568A, but the ID tolerances are the same as SAE J120, which are much tighter tol-
erances than AS568A.
3. Ordering size code gives basic size of O-ring without tolerance, the cross-section is given first (Y.YY) followed
by the inside diameter (YYY.Y). See Section 6.

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FIGURE 4—O-RING DETAIL FOR STANDARD O-RINGS

TABLE 6—O-RING SIZE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SAE J1453-2 (1) (ISO 8434-3)
AND SAE J1453-3(1) FACE SEAL TUBE CONNECTIONS
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

Nominal Nominal
Tube OD Nominal Tube OD
or Hose ID Tube OD or Hose ID Cross- SAE J515
Inch or Hose ID Metric O-ring ID Cross- Section, O-ring Size
Tubing Inch Tubing Dash ID d1 Section d2 Ordering
Dash Tubing mm Thread in Size (3) d1 tol, ± d2 tol, ± Code (4)
Size(2) mm
–2 3.18 4 — — — — — — —
–3 4.76 5 9/16–18 011 7.65 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0076H
–4 6.35 6 9/16–18 011 7.65 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0076H
–5 7.94 8 9/16–18 011 7.65 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0076H
–6 9.52 10 11/16–16 012 9.25 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0092H
–8 12.70 12 13/16–16 014 12.42 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0124H
–10 15.88 16 1–14 016 15.60 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0156H
–12 19.05 20 1–3/16–12 018 18.77 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0187H
–14 22.22 22 1–3/16–12 018 18.77 0.13 1.78 0.08 178x0187H
–16 25.40 25 1–7/16–12 021 23.52 0.15 1.78 0.08 178x0235H
–20 31.75 30 1–11/16–12 025 29.87 0.15 1.78 0.08 178x0298H
–24 38.10 38 2–12 029 37.82 0.25 1.78 0.08 178x0378H
–32 50.80 50 — — — — — — —
1. To be published, see SAE J1453.
2. The dash size symbol applicable to all tube ends and straight thread O-ring boss ends shall consist of the number of sixteenth
inch increments contained in the outside diameter of the tubing (nominal OD or inside diameter of the hose nominal hose ID) for
which they are assembled.
3. Dash size numbers are per SAE AS568A.
4. Ordering size code gives basic size of O-ring without tolerance, the cross-section is given first (Y.YY) followed by the inside
diameter (YYY.Y). See Section 6.

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FIGURE 5—O-RINGS DETAIL FOR OD DIMENSIONED O-RINGS (SPECIAL)

TABLE 7—OPTIONAL OD TOLERANCED O-RING SIZE SPECIFICATIONS FOR

SAE J1453-2(1) AND SAE J1453-3 (1) FACE SEAL FITTINGS(2)
NOTE—DIMENSIONS DO NOT CONFORM TO SAE J120A OR AS568A
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

Nominal Nominal
Tube OD Nominal Tube OD
or Hose ID Tube OD or Hose ID Outside Cross- SAE J515
Inch or Hose ID Metric Diameter (4) ID Section O-ring Size
Tubing Inch Tubing ID d1 d2 Ordering
Dash Tubing mm Thread in d1 tol, ± ±0.08 Code (5)
Size(3) mm
–4 6.35 6 9/16–18 11.23 0.13 1.78 178x0112Y
–5 7.94 8 9/16–18 11.23 0.13 1.78 178x0112Y
–6 9.52 10 11/16–16 12.83 0.13 1.78 178x0128Y
–8 12.70 12 13/16–16 16.03 0.13 1.78 178x0160Y
–10 15.88 16 1–14 19.28 0.13 1.78 178x0192Y
–12 19.05 20 1–3/16–12 22.50 0.13 1.78 178x0225Y
–14 22.22 22 1–3/16–12 22.50 0.13 1.78 178x0225Y
–16 25.40 25 1–7/16–12 27.22 0.15 1.78 178x0272Y
–20 31.75 30 1–11/16–12 33.57 0.15 1.78 178x0335Y
–24 38.10 38 2–12 41.54 0.25 1.78 178x0415Y
1. To be published, see SAE J1453.
2. Dimensions for special OD toleranced O-rings for use with SAE J1453 fittings to improve assembly perfor-
mance associated with O-ring fallout.
3. The dash size symbol applicable to all tube ends and straight thread O-ring boss ends shall consist of the
number of sixteenth inch increments contained in the outside diameter of the tubing (nominal OD or inside
diameter of the hose nominal hose ID) for which they are assembled.
4. Dimensions do not conform to, and the tolerances are tighter than SAE J120a or AS568A standard O-ring
sizes.
5. Ordering size code gives basic size of O-ring without tolerance, the cross-section is given first (Y.YY) fol-
lowed by the inside diameter (YYY.Y). See Section 6.

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5. Test Requirements and Quality Assurance

5.1 Inspection and Rejection—While samples may be taken from incoming shipments and checked for
conformance to the requirements of this document by the buyer, the supplier shall accept the responsibility of
making shipments which meet the appropriate specification limits. Shipments may be rejected if they do not
meet specifications.

5.2 Quality Acceptance Criteria—Surface imperfections shall meet the requirements outlined in ISO 3601-3 for
offset, combined flash, offset and parting line projection, backrind, trimming, flow marks, non-fills, and
indentations.

5.3 Supplier Inspection Limits—Inspection limits that fall within the general specification limits for SAE J515 O-
rings may be established for individual compounds approved under this document. Shipments may be
rejected if they do not meet these supplier inspection limits.

5.4 Certification of Quality—Individual companies may establish certification requirements for O-rings
manufactured from SAE J515 materials.

6. Packing and Marking

6.1 Part Identification Number (PIN) for O-Rings to this SAE Document—O-rings to this SAE document shall
be identified by a part identification number consisting of the following:

a. The standard, J515

b. The ASTM/SAE material type (see 4.1 and Table 1)
c. The size designation code

EXAMPLE—For a 90 durometer nitrile O-ring for a –4 (6 mm) tube end face seal fitting, the ordering code
information would be as shown in Figure 6.

FIGURE 6—PART IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) EXAMPLE

7. Notes

7.1 Identification Statement—Use the following statement in test reports, catalogues and sales literature when
electing to comply with this part of SAE J515:

O-rings conform to SAE J515, Specification for Hydraulic O-ring materials properties and sizes for inch and
metric stud ends, face seal fittings, and four screw connections.

7.2 Marginal Indicia—The change bar (l) located in the left margin is for the convenience of the user in locating
areas where technical revisions have been made to the previous issue of the report. An (R) symbol to the left
of the document title indicates a complete revision of the report.

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7.3 Key Words—Dimensions, designation, test methods, metric, O-ring seal, material specifications, face seal
fittings, four-bolt flange fittings, metric stud ends, inch stud ends, requirements, nitrile, fluorocarbon, EPDM,
elastomer.

PREPARED BY THE SAE FLUID CONDUCTORS AND CONNECTORS TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SC1—
AUTOMOTIVE AND HYDRAULIC TUBE AND FITTING

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APPENDIX A

HYDRAULIC O-RINGS LISTED BY SIZE

A.1 Hydraulic O-Rings Listed by Size—See Figures A1 and A2 and Tables A1 and A2.

FIGURE A1—O-RING DETAIL FOR STANDARD O-RING

TABLE A1—DIMENSIONS OF O-RINGS FOR USE WITH SAE AND ISO HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
AND STUD-ENDS BY SIZE CODE (H SERIES)
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

SAE J515
O-Ring Size ID tol, Applicable Standard and
Ordering Code d1 ± Size of Thread or Tube OD
Cross Section, d 2 1.6 ± 0.08
160x0061H 6.1 0.20 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M8X1
160x0081H 8.1 0.20 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M10x1
Cross Section, d 2 1.63 ± 0.08
163x0060H 6.07 0.13 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3 5/16–24
163x0076H 7.65 0.13 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 3/8–24
Cross Section, d 2 1.78 ± 0.08
178x0076H 7.65 0.13 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434-3 9/16–18
178x0092H 9.25 0.13 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434–3 11/16–16
178x0124H 12.42 0.13 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434-3 13/16–16
178x0156H 15.6 0.13 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434-3 1–14
178x0187H 18.77 0.13 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434-3 1–3/16–12
178x0235H 23.52 0.15 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434-3 1–7/16–12
178x0298H 29.87 0.15 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-/3 (1), ISO 8434-3 1–11/16–12
178x0378H 37.82 0.25 SAE J1453-2 (1) and SAE J1453-3 (1) , ISO 8434-3 2–12
Cross Section, d 2 1.83 ± 0.08
183x0089H 8.92 0.13 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 7/16–20
183x0105H 10.52 0.13 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 19926-3 1/2–20
Cross Section, d 2 1.98 ± 0.08
198x0118H 11.89 0.13 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 9/16–18

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TABLE A1—DIMENSIONS OF O-RINGS FOR USE WITH SAE AND ISO HYDRAULIC FITTINGS
AND STUD-ENDS BY SIZE CODE (H SERIES)
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

SAE J515
O-Ring Size ID tol, Applicable Standard and
Ordering Code d1 ± Size of Thread or Tube OD
Cross Section, d 2 2.2 ± 0.08
220x0093H 9.3 0.20 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M12x1.5
220x0113H 11.3 0.20 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M14x1.5
220x0133H 13.3 0.20 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M16x1.5
220x0153H 15.3 0.20 SAE J2244- 2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M18x1.5
220x0173H 17.3 0.22 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M20x1.5
220x0193H 19.3 0.22 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M22x1.5
Cross Section, d 2 2.21 ± 0.08
221x0163H 16.36 0.23 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 3/4–16
Cross Section, d 2 2.46 ± 0.08
246x0191H 19.18 0.23 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 7/8–14
Cross Section, d 2 2.9 ± 0.08
290x0236H 23.6 0.24 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M27x2
290x0266H 26.6 0.26 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M30x2
290x0296H 29.6 0.29 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M33x2
290x0386H 38.6 0.37 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M42x2
290x0446H 44.6 0.43 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M48x2
290x0566H 56.6 0.51 SAE J2244-2, ISO 6149-2 and ISO 6149-3 M60x2
Cross Section, d 2 2.95 ± 0.08
295x0234H 23.47 0.23 SAE J1926 -2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 1–1/16–12
295x0266H 26.62 0.25 SAE J1926- 2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 1–3/16–12
295x0297H 29.74 0.25 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 1–5/16–12
Cross Section, d 2 3 ± 0.08
300x0374H 37.47 0.36 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 1–5/8–12
300x0436H 43.69 0.36 SAE J1926- 2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 1–7/8–12
300x0593H 59.36 0.46 SAE J1926-2 and SAE J1926-3, ISO 11926-2 and ISO 11926-3 2–1/2–12
Cross Section, d 2 3.53 ± 0.08
353x0186H 18.64 0.15 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 13
353x0249H 24.99 0.15 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 19
353x0329H 32.92 0.15 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 25
353x0376H 37.69 0.15 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 32
353x0472H 47.22 0.25 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 38
353x0567H 56.74 0.25 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 51
353x0694H 69.44 0.38 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 64
353x0853H 85.32 0.38 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 76
353x0980H 98.02 0.38 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 89
353x1107H 110.72 0.38 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 102
353x1361H 136.12 0.58 SAE J518, ISO 6162 DN 127
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FIGURE A2—O-RING DETAIL FOR OD DIMENSIONED O-RINGS (SPECIAL)

TABLE A2—DIMENSIONS OF O-RING SIZES SPECIFIED BY OUTSIDE DIAMETER FOR

OPTIONAL USE WITH FACE SEAL FITTINGS BY SIZE CODE (Y SERIES)
SAE J515
O-Ring Size OD tol, Applicable Standard(s) and Size
Ordering Code d1 ± of Thread or Tube OD

Cross Section, d 2 1.78 ± 0.08

178x0112Y 11.23 0.15 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 9/16–18
178x0128Y 12.83 0.15 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 11/16–16
178x0160Y 16.03 0.18 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 13/16–16
178x0192Y 19.28 0.20 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 1–14
178x0225Y 22.50 0.23 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 1–3/16–12
178x0272Y 27.22 0.25 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 1–7/16–12
178x0335Y 33.57 0.30 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 1–11/16–12
178x0415Y 41.54 0.34 SAE J1453, ISO 8434-3 2–12

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Rationale

a. Modified Test Requirements: In 1997 an F16 low temperature brittleness test was added to the
Buna-N compound specification. The rationale for this addition was that previously htere was no low
temperature test specified and the F16 test appeared to be applicable.

It is now believed that the F16 requirement is overly restrictive and does not reflect the functional
requirements for these O-rings.

Based on recommendations of the task group and input from O-ring manufacturers, the proposed
low temperature test requirements follow generally accepted practice for O-rings as used in
hydraulic fitting aplications. Also, the alternate low temperature bend test provides a practical test,
which can be performed on all sizes of stock O-rings. Generally accepted practice is that O-rings
retain sealing properties to 15 to 20 °F below the TR-10 value.

b. Modified Minimum Operating Temperature: Currently there is no ISO standard comparable to SAE
J515, specifically applying to O-rings for hydraulic system connections. We hope to use the SAE
J515 document as the basis for a new ISO standard to fill this void. At the last ISO meeting, this
topic was initiated and it was requested that we consider the existing DIN 3771-3 — Fluid Systems:
O-Rings; Materials, Field of Application document requirements also. For the NBR90 materials, DIN
3771 specifies a minimum operation temperature of –30 °C. This is not the only difference between
the SAE and DIN documents, but addressing this issue now would remove one potential conflict for
the future.

c. Add General Note to Table 2: “For special applications, consult manufacturer for alternate material
compounds.” This note is proposed to emphasize to users that other material compounds are
available for applications involving special fluids and/or environmental considerations.

Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard—Not applicable.

Application—SAE J515 covers the specification for hydraulic O-ring material and properties and sizes
applicable to face seal fittings, metric and inch stud ends, and four-bolt flange fittings. The standard
includes a size code to allow industry and government agencies to order O-ring with a coded part
number.

Reference Section

SAE AS568A—Aerospace Size Standard for O-Rings

SAE AS871—Manufacturing and Inspection Standards for Preformed Packings (O-Rings)

SAE J120—Rubber Rings for Automotive Applications

SAE J200—Classification System for Rubber Materials

SAE J518—Hydraulic Flanged Tube, Pipe, and Hose Connections, 4-Bolt Split Flange Type

SAE J1453-2 1 —Specification for O-Ring Face Seal Fittings—Part 2: Fittings with SAE J1926/2
(ISO 19926-2), Inch Stud Ends

1. To be published, see SAE J1453.

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SAEJ1453-3 1—Specification for O-Ring Face Seal Fittings—Part 3: Fittings with SAE J2244-2
(ISO 6149-2), Metric Stud Ends

SAEJ1926-2—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 725 Inch
Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 2: Heavy-Duty (S Series) Stud Ends—Dimensions,
design, Test Methods and Requirements

SAEJ1926-3—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 725 Inch
Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 3: Light-Duty (L Series) Stud Ends—Dimensions,
Design, Test Methods, and Requirements

SAEJ2244-2—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 261
Metric Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 2: Heavy-Duty (S Series) Stud Ends—
DImensions, Design, Test Methods, and Requirements

SAEJ2244-3—Connections for Fluid Power and General Use—Ports and Stud Ends with ISO 261
Metric Threads and O-Ring Sealing—Part 3: Light-Duty (L Series) Stud Ends—
Dimensions, Design, Test Methods, and Requirements

ASTM D 395—Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set

ASTM D 412—Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Tension

ASTM D 471—Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids

ASTM D 624—Test Method for Rubber Property—Tear Resistance

ASTM D 865—Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)

ASTM D 1329—Method for Evaluating Rubber Property—Retraction at Lower Temperatures (TR Test)

ASTM D 1414—Methods of Testing Rubber O-Rings

ASTM D 1415—Test Method for Rubber Property—International Hardness

ASTM D 2000—Classification System for Rubber Materials in Automotive Applications

ASTMD2137—Standard Test Methods for Nonvolatile Matter in Halogenated Organic Solvents and
Their Admixtures

ASTM D 2240—Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

ISO 48:1979—Vulcanized rubbers—Determination of hardness (Hardness between 30 and 85 IRHD)

ISO1101: 1983—Technical drawings—Tolerancing of form, orientation, location and run-out—Generali-

ties, definitions, symbols, indications on drawings

ISO 1302:1978—Technical drawings—Method of indicating surface texture on drawings

ISO 3448:1975—Industrial liquid lubricants—ISO viscosity classification

1. To be published, see SAE J1453.

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ISO3601-1:1987—Fluid systems—O-rings—Part 1: Inside diameters, cross sections, tolerances, and

size identification

ISO 3601-3:1987—Fluid systems—Sealing devices—O-rings—Part 3: Quality acceptance criteria

ISO 5598:1985—Fluid power systems and components—Vocabulary

ISO6149-2—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 261 metric
threads and O-ring sealing—Part 2: Heavy duty (S series) stud ends—Dimensions,
design, test methods and requirements

ISO6149-3—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 261 threads
and O-ring sealing—Part 3: Light duty (L series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test
methods and requirements

ISO6162—Hydraulic fluid power—Four-screw split-flange connections for use at pressures of 2.5 MPa
to 40 MPa—Type I inch series and type II metric series

ISO 8434-3—Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use—Part 3: O-ring face seal fitting

ISO11926-2—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 725 threads
and O-ring sealing—Part 2: Heavy duty (S series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test
methods, and requirements

ISO11926-3—Connections for fluid power and general use—Ports and stud ends with ISO 725 threads
and O-ring sealing—Part 3: Light duty (L series) stud ends—Dimensions, design, test
methods, and requirements

DIN 3771-3—Fluid Systems: O-Rings; Materials, Field of Application

MIL-STD-413—Visual Inspection Guide for Elastomeric O-Rings

MIL-R-83248C:1994—Rubber, Fluorocarbon Elastomer, High Temperature, Fluid, and Compression Set

Resistant

Developed by the SAE Fluid Conductors and Connectors Technical Committee SC1—Automotive and
Hydraulic Tube and Fitting

Sponsored by the SAE Fluid Conductors and Connectors Technical Committee