SAE J17_200305

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Manufacture
5 Grades of latex foam rubbers
6 Material and workmanship
7 Color
8 Physical properties
9 Methods of testing
10 Tolerances on dimensions
11 Packaging and marketing
12 Inspection and rejection
13 General methods
14 Sampling
15 Measurement of test specimens
16 Accelerated aging tests
17 Compression set under constant deflection
   (calculation based on Amount of Deflection)
18 Indentation test
19 Flexing test
20 Low-temperature test
21 Static fatigue test
22 Notes
Appendix A

Pertains to cellular-rubber products known as latex foam rubbers but do not apply to sponge and expanded rubbers.

These specifications and methods of testing apply to cellular-rubber products known as latex foam rubbers but do not apply to sponge and expanded rubbers. The base material used in their manufacture may be natural rubber, reclaimed rubber, synthetic rubber, or rubberlike materials, alone or in combination. In case of conflict between the provisions of these general specifications and those of detailed specifications or methods of test for a particular product, the latter shall take precedence. Reference to methods for testing cellular-rubber products should specifically state the particular test or tests desired. The SAE Committee on Automotive Rubber Specifications has concluded, that in light of the fact that SAE J17 is a mirror image of ASTM D 1055, SAE J17 will be eliminated in the year 2005.