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BS 3951-2.1(1991) : 1991

Superseded

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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

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1991

Superseded date

30-06-2013

Superseded by

BS ISO 1496-1 : 2013

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Summarise this standard

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Superseded
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