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BS ISO 3874:2017

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Series 1 freight containers. Handling and securing

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

21-11-2017

$797.50
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic requirements
5 Handling
6 Specified lifting methods
7 Landing and supporting
8 Stacking on the ground
9 Securing during transport
Annex A (normative) - Twistlocks for securing of
        containers - Function, dimensions, strength
        requirements and testing
Annex B (normative) - Stacking fittings for securing
        of containers - Function, dimensions, strength
        requirements and testing
Annex C (normative) - Lashing rod systems, including
        tensioning devices, for securing of
        containers - Function, dimensions, strength
        requirements and testing
Annex D (informative) - Container securing fittings
Annex E (normative) - Strength requirements of
        container securing fittings
Annex F (informative) - Guide on the choice of sizes
        for, and the positioning of, twistlock tie-down
        devices for securing series 1 freight containers
        to carrying vehicles
Bibliography

Describes the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO 1496 (all parts).

Committee
TW/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3951-1.5(1989), 96/501566 DC and 98/711865 DC. (03/2003) Supersedes 17/30352953 DC. (11/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
102
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This document specifies the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO1496(allparts) .

Methods of handling and securing are described for both loaded and empty containers. The conditions for lifting different types of loaded and empty containers are laid down in Clause6.

Standards Relationship
ISO 3874:2017 Identical

$797.50
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