BS ISO 668:1995:2006 Edition
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Series 1 Freight containers. Classification, dimensions and ratings
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BSI | 2006 | 22 |
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1 | BRITISH STANDARD BS ISO 668:1995 Implementation of IS0 668:1995 Series 1 freight containers – Classification, dimensions and ratings |
2 | This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Consumer Products and Services Sector Board, was published under the authority of the Standards Board and comes into effect on 15 April 1996 Committees responsible for this British Standard |
3 | Contents |
4 | National foreword |
6 | Foreword |
7 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Definitions 3.1 freight container a) of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to be suitable for repeated use; b) specially designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transport, without intermediate reloading; c) fitted with devices permitting its ready handling, particularly its transfer from one mode of transport to another; d) so designed as to be easy to fill and empty; e) having an internal volume of 1 m3(35,3 ft3) or more. 3.2 ISO container 3.3 rating, R 3.4 nominal dimensions 3.5 internal dimensions 3.6 door opening 4 Classification and designation |
8 | Table 1 – Nominal lengths a In certain countries there are legal limitations to the overall length of vehicle and load. 5 Dimensions, tolerances and ratings 5.1 Reference temperature for measurements 5.2 External dimensions, tolerances and ratings 5.2.1 External dimensions and tolerances 5.2.2 Ratings !5.2.3 Gooseneck tunnels (optional) 5.3 Internal dimensions and door openings 5.3.1 Dimensions with projecting top corner fitting 5.3.2 General cargo containers for general purposes (see ISO 1496-1) 5.3.2.1 Minimum internal dimensions |
9 | 5.3.2.2 Minimum door opening dimensions 5.3.3 Thermal containers (see ISO 1496-2) 5.3.4 Other types of container 5.4 Corner fitting locations |
10 | Table 2 – External dimensions, permissible tolerances and ratings for series 1 freight containers a See 5.2.2. b In certain countries there are legal limitations to the overall height of vehicle and load (for example for rail/road service). Table 3 – Minimum internal dimensions and door opening dimensions for series 1 freight containers |
11 | Annex A (normative) Corner fittings Table A.1 a K1 is the difference between D1 and D2 or between D3 and D4; therefore K1 = |D1 – D2| or K1 = |D3 – D4|. b K2 is the difference between D5 and D6; therefore K2 = |D5 – D6|. |
12 | Figure A.1 – Corner fitting locations |