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BS ISO 3874:2017

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Series 1 freight containers. Handling and securing

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BSI 2017 100
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This document specifies the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO 1496 (all parts) .

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 Clause 6.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 National foreword
6 Foreword
8 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
12 4 Basic requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Packing and emptying
13 4.3 Stowage and securing of cargo
5 Handling
5.1 Handling by specified lifting methods (see Clause 6)
5.2 Handling by unspecified lifting methods
6 Specified lifting methods
6.1 General
16 6.2 Top lift spreaders
19 6.3 Top lift sling
21 6.4 Bottom lift sling
24 6.5 Side lift: Method 1
26 6.6 Side lift: Method 2
29 6.7 Side lift: Method 3
31 6.8 End lift: Method 1
33 6.9 End lift: Method 2
35 6.10 Fork lifts
37 7 Landing and supporting
8 Stacking on the ground
38 9 Securing during transport
9.1 General
39 9.2 Securing on board a ship
9.2.1 Forces on board a ship
9.2.2 Effects on container
41 9.2.3 Ship design, stowage and securing of containers
42 9.2.4 Types of securing equipment
46 9.3 Securing of container for road and rail transport
9.3.1 General
47 9.3.2 Terminal trailer operation
9.3.3 Public road operation
50 9.3.4 Rail vehicle operation
9.3.5 Double stack rail car operations
52 Annex A (normative) Twistlocks for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
66 Annex B (normative) Stacking fittings for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
73 Annex C (normative) Lashing rod systems, including tensioning devices, for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
78 Annex D (informative) Container securing fittings
83 Annex E (normative) Strength requirements of container securing fittings
86 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
99 Bibliography
BS ISO 3874:2017
$215.11