Sets out basic specifications and testing requirements for series R freight containers of the platform and platform-based types with nominal lengths of 12m (40ft) and 6m (20ft).
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 External dimensions and rating
4.1 External dimensions
4.2 External width
4.3 Rating (R)
5 Design requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Corner fittings
5.3 Base structure
5.4 End structure—Platform-based containers
5.5 Side structure—Platform-based containers
5.6 Walls and securing devices
5.7 Doors
5.8 Lifting requirements
5.8.1 Forklift pockets
5.8.2 Grappler arms or similar devices
5.8.3 Gooseneck tunnels
5.8.4 Nesting requirements
6 Testing
6.1 General
6.2 Ratings, test loads and dimensional requirements
6.2.1 Ratings
6.2.2 Test loads
6.2.3 Dimensional requirements
6.3 Test Nos 1A and 1B—Restraint (longitudinal)
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Procedure
6.3.3 Requirements
6.4 Test Nos 2A and 2B—Strength of end walls (where provided)
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Procedure
6.4.3 Requirements
6.5 Test No. 3—Strength of the roof (where provided)
6.5.1 General
6.5.2 Procedure
6.5.3 Requirements
6.6 Test No. 4—Floor strength
6.6.1 General
6.6.2 Procedure
6.6.3 Requirements
6.7 Test Nos 5A and 5B—Lifting from forklift pockets (where provided)
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Procedure
6.7.2.1 Containers fitted with forklift pockets for lifting in the loaded condition
6.7.2.2 Containers fitted with two sets of forklift pockets
6.7.3 Requirements
6.8 Test No. 6—Lifting from the base at grappler arm positions
6.8.1 General
6.8.2 Procedure
6.8.3 Requirements
6.9 Test No. 7—Lifting from base at straddle lift position (where fitted)
6.9.1 General
6.9.2 Procedure
6.9.3 Requirements
6.10 Test No. 8—Lifting from the top corner fittings (if required)
6.10.1 General
6.10.2 Procedure
6.10.3 Requirements
6.11 Test No. 9—Top stacking (if required)
6.11.1 General
6.11.2 Procedure
6.11.3 Requirements
6.12 Test Nos 10A and 10B—Rigidity (transverse) (not applicable to platform containers)
6.12.1 General
6.12.2 Procedure
6.12.3 Requirements
6.13 Test Nos 11A and 11B—Rigidity (longitudinal) (not applicable to platform containers)
6.13.1 General
6.13.2 Procedure
6.13.3 Requirements
6.14 Test No. 12—Weatherproofness (if required)
6.14.1 Procedure
6.14.2 Requirement
6.15 Double stacking
6.15.1 General
6.15.2 Test Nos 13A and 13B—Rigidity (longitudinal) (not applicable for platform containers)
6.15.2.1 General
6.15.2.2 Procedure
6.15.2.3 Requirements
6.15.3 Test Nos 14A and 14B—Rigidity (transverse) (not applicable to platform containers)
