SURFACE J1037

REV.
DEC87
VEHICLE
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
STANDARD Issued 1973-09
Revised 1987-12

Superseding J1037
Submitted for recognition as an American National Standard

(R) WINDSHIELD WASHER TUBING

Foreword—This Document has also changed to comply with the new SAE Technical Standards Board format.

1. Scope—This SAE Standard covers nonreinforced, extruded, flexible tubing intended primarily for use as fluid
lines for automotive windshield washer systems conforming to the requirements of SAE J942.

2. References

2.1 Applicable Publications—The following publications form a part of the specification to the extent specified
herein. Unless otherwise indicated the latest revision of SAE publications shall apply.

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

SAE J942—Passenger Car Windshield Washer Systems

SAE J962 MAY86—Formed Tube Ends for Hose Connections

2.1.2 ASTM PUBLICATIONS—Available from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 380—Methods of Testing Rubber Hose

ASTM D 573—Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
ASTM D 925—Test Methods for Rubber Property—Staining of Surfaces (Contact, Migration, and
Diffusion)
ASTM D 1149—Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber (Flat
Specimens)
ASTM D 2240—Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

3. Dimensions—Typical available sizes are noted below:

I.D.
mm in
2.29 – 2.79 0.090 – 0.110
3.56 – 4.37 0.140 – 0.172
5.16 – 5.97 0.203 – 0.235

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4. Requirements—The following tests shall be conducted on full sections of tubing, except when noted
otherwise. All test values indicated herein are based on samples conditioned in a controlled atmosphere of
23 °C ± 2 °C (73 °F ± 3.6 °F) and 50% ± 5% relative humidity for not less than 24 h prior to testing and tested
under the same conditions unless otherwise specified.

4.1 Hardness, Durometer A (ASTM D 2240) - 70 ± 5 points.

4.2 Tensile Strength - 7.0 MPa, minimum (1015 lbf/in2, minimum).

Elongation - 200%, minimum

4.2.1 TEST METHOD—Tubing 250 mm (10 in) long is fastened to the jaws of a tensile tester by means of knots tied
in both ends with two washers located between the knots and the washers fastened in the jaws. The jaw
separation rate shall be 500 mm ± 25 mm (20 in ± 1 in) per minute until failure occurs. If the tubing fails in the
knots or within 25 mm (1 in) of the knots, then the tests should be rerun until failure occurs in the section
between the knots. To obtain the cross-sectional area of tubing, an optical comparator or similar instrument
may be used.

4.3 Burst Pressure—(ASTM D 380) - 0.70 MPa, minimum (101 lbf/in2, minimum).

4.4 Formed Tube End or Connector Pull-Off Force

Tubing I.D. Formed Tube End Pull Off-Force

Nominal Tube O.D.

mm (in) mm (in) N (lbf)

2.29 – 2.79 (0.090 - 0.110) 22.2 (5)
3.56 – 4.37 (0.140 - 0.172) 4.76 (0.188) 44.5 (10)
5.16 – 5.97 (0.203 - 0.235) 6.35 (0.250) 66.7 (15)

4.4.1 TEST METHOD—150 mm (5.9 in) specimen lengths of tubing shall be installed on the respective size formed
tube end or plastic connector fitting as described in SAE J962 MAY86 (Type A or B). The formed tube ends
or plastic connectors used shall be clean and dry. The tubing specimens shall be as received with no
preparation of the bore. If a lubricant is required to facilitate installation, only isooctane or similar evaporative
petroleum derivative may be used. After installation, the specimens shall be allowed to stabilize at standard
laboratory test temperature for 48 hours. Using a suitable tensioning device, the rubber tubing shall not be
pulled from the formed tube end with less than the specified force at a pull rate of 500 h ± 25 mm (20 in ±
1 in).

4.5 Vacuum Collapse Test—30%, maximum.

The collapse of the OD of the tubing under internal vacuum of 610 mm (24 in) of mercury for 5 min shall be
30% max. The test shall be made with the tubing curved to a radius equal to five times the maximum OD.

4.6 Wax Bloom—There shall be no visible evidence of wax or any other contaminants exuding from the inside or
outside diameter of the tubing.

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4.6.1 TEST METHOD—Condition a 150 mm (5.9 in) section of tubing for 45 min at −40°C (−40°F). Remove the
specimen from the cold chamber and permit recovery to room temperature for 1 hour. The tubing shall then
be twisted 360 deg for 10 successive cycles, after which the center 50 mm (1.96 in) section shall be
compressed 10 successive cycles by finger pressure or utilization of a compression device to full closure of
the I.D. The tubing shall then be sectioned longitudinally and examined for evidence of wax bloom or other
contaminants.

4.7 Tear Test—The tubing shall not tear when expanded to a minimum internal diameter of two times the nominal
I.D. by forcing the tubing over a 30 deg tapered, clean metal rod which has been lubricated with a silicone
parting agent. The metal rod shall have a finish of rms 20 maximum.

4.8 Formed Tube End Pull-Off Force After Sequential Heat Aging/Ozone Exposure

4.8.1 TEST METHOD—150 mm (5.9 in) specimen lengths of tubing, installed on formed tube ends or plastic
connector as described in Section 3.4 of SAE J962, shall be heat aged as described in 4.11. After 24 h
stabilization period to and at standard laboratory test temperature, the installed specimens shall be exposed
in an ozone test chamber as described in Section 4.10. At the end of the exposure, the specimens shall be
allowed to cool to standard laboratory test temperature and to remain so for 16 h, minimum. Using the same
suitable tensioning device and procedure as used in Section 4.4, the rubber tubing shall show a pull off force
of not less than the following:

Tubing I.D. Pull-Off Force

mm (in) N (lbf)
2.29 – 2.79 (0.090 – 0.110) 17.8 (4)
3.56 – 4.37 (0.140 – 0.172) 35.6 (8)
5.16 – 5.97 (0.203 – 0.235) 53.4 (12)

4.9 Cold Resistance—Shall not show fractures, cracks, checks, or breaks.

4.9.1 TEST METHOD—The tubing shall be subjected to a temperature of −40°C (−40°F) for a period of 5 h, after
which the tubing shall be flexed in the cold chamber through 180 deg from the centerline in each direction to
a diameter 10 times the maximum OD of the tube at each extreme of the cycle for five cycles. The rate of
cycling shall be approximately one cycle in four seconds.

4.10 Ozone Resistance (ASTM D 1149, Rating)—0.

4.10.1 TEST METHOD—Elongate the specimen around a wooden or aluminum mandrel of random selection to attain
approximately 25% elongation. Condition the specimen on the mandrel 24 h at room temperature in an
ozone-free atmosphere. Then hang the specimen(s) in an ozone box with an ozone partial pressure of 50 ±
5 mPa for 70 h at 40 ± 1°C (104 ± 2°F). Examine for rating using 7X power glass.

4.11 Heat Aging—After being subjected to dry air aging in accordance with ASTM D 573 method of testing for
accelerated aging of vulcanized rubber by the oven method for 70 h at 125°C (257°F), the tubing must then
meet the following test requirements:

Vacuum Collapse 30% maximum

Cold Resistance: Shall not crack, etc.
Hardness, Durometer A Change: +15 points, maximum
Tensile Change: –20% maximum
Elongation Change: –50% maximum
Tear Resistance Must not tear
Ozone Resistance, ASTM Rating 0

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4.12 Stain Test (Water Solution)—When tested as described below, slight staining of the paint is permitted,
providing it can be removed by employing the usual cleaning materials.

4.12.1 TEST METHOD—Cut a 150 mm (5.9 in) length of tubing in to small pieces and place in 200 ml of a 50%
aqueous solution of windshield washer solution and reflux for four hours. Cool the resulting liquid to room
temperature. Pour out on a surface of a freshly prepared white paint panel, convertible and vinyl top
materials of your production, covering about 645 mm2 (1 in2 surface of each specimen. Expose specimens
to ultraviolet radiation (S-1 Sunlamp, ASTM D 925) for 24 hours. Cool and examine. Make a visual
assessment of the degree of staining relative to a reference sample (protected from irradiation).

5. Notes

5.1 Marginal Indicia—The change bar (I) 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.

PREPARED BY THE SAE COOLANT HOSE COMMITTEE

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Rationale—Not applicable.

Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard—Not applicable.

Application—This SAE Standard covers nonreinforced, extruded, flexible tubing intended primarily for use as
fluid lines for automotive windshield washer systems conforming to the requirements of SAE J942.

Reference Section

SAE J942—Passenger Car Windshield Washer Systems

SAE J962 MAY86—Formed Tube Ends for Hose Connections

ASTM D 380—Methods of Testing Rubber Hose

ASTM D 573—Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven

ASTM D 925—Test Methods for Rubber Property—Staining of Surfaces (Contact, Migration, and
Diffusion)

ASTM D 1149—Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber (Flat
Specimens)

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

Developed by the SAE Coolant Hose Committee