The SAE International Lubricants Committee has developed a number of industrial, non- production, lubricant performance specifications.

The purpose of this voluntary SAE specifications is to: a. Define minimum performance requirements for industrial lubricants, where tests are available. b. Provide lubricant suppliers with performance targets for key industrial lubricants. c. Improve the availability of these lubricants to member companies. d. Provide a plant oriented, user friendly classification system using common test standards and properties.

ISO Standard 6743, Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) - Classification, is the foundation for these documents. a. Performance characteristics and test procedures are specified. b. For information, equivalent ISO, DIN, CEN, BSI, ASTM, AFNOR, CETOP, and IP test methods are referenced.