BS 3951-2.1(1991) : 1991

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FREIGHT CONTAINERS - PART 2: SPECIFICATION AND TESTING OF SERIES 1 FREIGHT CONTAINERS - SECTION 2.1: GENERAL CARGO CONTAINERS FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-06-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1991

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Dimensions and ratings
5 Design requirements
6 Testing
Annex A (normative) - Diagrammatic representation of
        capabilities appropriate to all types and sizes
        of general purpose containers, except where
        otherwise stated
Annex C (normative) - Dimensions of fork-lift pockets
Annex E (normative) - Cargo securing systems
Annex F (informative) - Bibliography
Publication(s) referred to

Describes the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the totally enclosed general purpose types and certain specific purpose types (closed, vented, ventilated or open top) which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport.

Committee	TW/1
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 89/35629 DC, 92/39358 DC and BS 3951-2.1(1985) (07/2005) 1991 Edition Re-Issued in March 2010 & incorporates AMD 5 2006. Issue date: 31/03/2010. Supersedes 05/30118367 DC & 05/30136307 DC. (03/2010)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	28
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS ISO 1496-1 : 2013

ISO/PAS 17712:2006	Freight containers Mechanical seals
ISO 6346:1995	Freight containers Coding, identification and marking
ISO 668:2013	Series 1 freight containers Classification, dimensions and ratings
ISO 830:1999	Freight containers — Vocabulary
ISO 8323:1985	Freight containers — Air/surface (intermodal) general purpose containers — Specification and tests
ISO 1161:2016	Series 1 freight containers — Corner and intermediate fittings — Specifications