HFC-134a (R-134a) Recovery/Recycle/Recharging Equipment for Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems
STANDARD published on 1.2.2026
Designation standards: SAE J2788
Publication date standards: 1.2.2026
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards SAE
The purpose of this SAE Standard is to establish the specific minimum equipment performance requirements for recovery and recycling of HFC-134a that has been directly removed from, and is intended for reuse in, mobile air-conditioning (A/C) systems. It also is intended to establish requirements for equipment used to recharge HFC-134a to an accuracy level that meets Section 9 of this document and SAE J2099. The requirements apply to the following types of service equipment and their specific applications:
Recovery/recycling equipment
Recovery/recycling - refrigerant charging
Refrigerant recharging equipment only
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Ground Vehicle Standard