Wiper & Washer System Test Methods Available at ARDL Include:

SAE J 198
Windshield Wiper Systems--Trucks, Buses, and Multipurpose Vehicles

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes for trucks, buses, and multipurpose passenger vehicles with GVW of 4500 kg (10,000 lb) or greater: Minimum performance requirements for windshield wiping systems. Uniform test procedures that include those tests that can be conducted on uniform test equipment by commercially available laboratory facilities. Uniform terminology of windshield wiper system characteristics and phenomena consistent with those found in guides for the use of engineering layout studies to evaluate system performance. Guides for the design and location of components of the systems for function, servicing of the system, etc. The test procedures and minimum performance requirements, outlined in this document, are based on currently available engineering data.It is the intent that all portions of the document will be periodically reviewed and revised as additional data regarding windshield wiping system performance are developed.

SAE J 903
Passenger Car Windshield Wiper Systems

This SAE Recommend Practice establishes for passenger cars, light trucks, and multipurpose vehicles with GVW or 4500 kg (10,000 lb) or less:a.  Minimum performance standards for windshield wiper systems B. Test procedures that can be conducted on uniform test equipment by commercially available laboratory facilities.c. Uniform terminology of windshield wiper system characteristics and phenomena consistent with those found in guides for the use of engineering layout studies to evaluate system performance.d. Guides for the design and location of components of the systems for function, servicing of the system, etc. The test procedures and minimum performance standards, outlined in this document, are based on currently available engineering data. It is the intent that all portions of the document will be periodically reviewed and revised as additional data regarding windshield wiping system performance are developed.

SAE J 942
Passenger Car Windshield Washer Systems

This SAE Recommended Practice establishes for passenger cars, light trucks, and multipurpose vehicles with GVW of 4500 kg (10,000 lb) or less:a. Minimum performance standards for the windshield washer system B. Test procedures that can be conducted on uniform test equipment by commercially available laboratory facilities.c. Uniform terminology of windshield washer system characteristics and phenomena consistent with those found in guides for the use of engineering layout studies to evaluate system performance.d. Guides for the design and location of components of the systems for function, servicing of the system, etc. The minimum performance requirements and test procedures, outlined in this document, are based on currently available engineering data. It is intended that all portions of the document will be periodically reviewed and revised as additional data on windshield washer system performance are developed.

ARDL can test to additional standardized specifications as well as custom specifications. If you are interested in a method that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to call (330) 794-6600 or toll free (866) 778-ARDL to find out if we can perform your test. Chances are we can help and if not, we may know someone who can.

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