ISO 1496-5:2018

Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 5: Platform and platform-based containers

This document specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the platform and platform-based types designated 1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX, 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1BX, 1CC, 1C and 1CX which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport, with certain limitations (for example, when loaded, platforms cannot be stacked or top lifted by means of conventional spreaders).

Conteneurs de la série 1 — Spécifications et essais — Partie 5: Conteneurs plates-formes et type plate-forme

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2018
• ICS: 55.180.10 - General purpose containers
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 104/SC 2 - Specific purpose containers
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 104/SC 2 - Specific purpose containers
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 17-Apr-2024

Relations

• Revises: ISO 1496-5:1991 - Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 5: Platform and platform-based containers
• Effective Date: 02-Aug-2014
• Revises: ISO 1496-5:1991/Amd 1:1993 - Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 5: Platform and platform-based containers — Amendment 1: 1AAA and 1BBB containers
• Effective Date: 02-Aug-2014
• Revises: ISO 1496-5:1991/Amd 2:1994 - Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 5: Platform and platform-based containers — Amendment 2
• Effective Date: 02-Aug-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 1496-5
Third edition
2018-11
Series 1 freight containers —
Specification and testing —
Part 5:
Platform and platform-based
containers
Conteneurs de la série 1 — Spécifications et essais —
Partie 5: Conteneurs plates-formes et type plate-forme
Reference number
ISO 1496-5:2018(E)
©
ISO 2018

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ISO 1496-5:2018(E)

Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Dimensions and ratings . 2
4.1 External dimensions . 2
4.2 Internal dimensions. 3
4.3 Ratings . 3
5 Design requirements . 3
5.1 General . 3
5.2 Interlocked pile of folded containers . 4
5.3 Corner fittings . 4
5.4 Base structure . 4
5.5 End structure (platform-based containers only) . 6
5.6 Side structure (platform-based containers only) . 6
5.7 Walls and securing devices . 6
5.8 Door openings . 6
5.9 Requirements — Optional features — Fork-lift pockets . 6
6 Testing .
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