SIST EN 12674-2:2002

Roll containers - Part 2: General design and safety principles

This European standard specifies general design and safety principles for the four main styles of roll container - Demountable, Folding, Nesting and Rigid and the seven derived forms as defined in EN 12674-1:1999, "Roll containers - Terminology".
All styles of roll container defined in EN 12674-1 irrespective of the materials from which they are made should conform to the normative parts of this standard.
It is also applicable to dollys, as defined in EN 12674-1, whether or not intended for side frame or post fitment.
It is not applicable to the specialised use of fork lift and reach trucks with purpose-built roll containers.

Rollbehälter - Teil 2: Allgemeine konstruktive und sicherheitstechnische Grundlagen

Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt allgemeine konstruktive und sicherheitstechnische Grundlagen für die vier Hauptbauarten von Rollbehältern - zerlegbare, klappbare, ineinander schiebbare und starre Bauart - sowie die sieben abgeleiteten Formen nach EN 12674-1; ¿Rollbehälter - Teil 1: Terminologie" fest.
Alle in EN 12674-1 angegebenen Bauarten von Rollbehältern sollten, unabhängig vom Werkstoff aus dem sie gefertigt sind, den normativenTeilen der vorliegenden Norm entsprechen.
Sie ist genauso anwendbar auf Rollböcke nach EN 12674-1, die für eine Ausstattung mit Seitenrahmen oder in Form als Rungenrollbehälter vorgesehen sind.
Sie ist nicht anwendbar auf die spezielle Verwendung von Hubstaplern und Gabelschubstaplern mit anwendungsspezifisch gestalteten Rollbehältern.

Conteneurs a roulettes - Partie 2: Principes généraux de conception et de sécurité

La présente Norme européenne spécifie la conception générale et les principes de sécurité pour les quatre types de conteneurs à roulettes principaux : démontable, pliable, emboîtable et rigide et les sept versions dérivées telles que définies dans l'EN 12674-1, Conteneurs à roulettes - Terminologie.
Tous les types de conteneurs à roulettes définis dans l'EN 12674-1, quels que soient les matériaux dans lesquels ils sont réalisés, doivent être conformes aux parties normatives de la présente norme.
La présente norme s'applique également aux plateaux roulants, tels que définis dans l'EN 12674-1 prévus ou non pour supporter des ridelles ou des montants.
Elle ne s'applique pas à l'utilisation spécialisée d'un chariot élévateur et de chariots à fourche rétractable équipés de conteneurs à roulettes conçus à cet effet.

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2002
• ICS: 55.180.10 - General purpose containers
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Directive: 80/232/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products
• Directive: 87/356/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)
• Ref Project: EN 12674-2:2001 - Roll containers - Part 2: General design and safety principles

Overview

EN 12674-2:2001 - Roll containers: Part 2 - General design and safety principles is a CEN European standard that defines the core design, dimensional and safety principles for roll containers and dollies. It applies to the four main roll‑container styles (Demountable, Folding, Nesting and Rigid) and the seven derived forms referenced in EN 12674-1:1999 (Terminology), irrespective of materials. The standard is aimed at ensuring safe, interoperable equipment for manual and pallet‑truck assisted goods movement (it explicitly excludes specialised forklift/reach‑truck applications).

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 12674-2 sets out essential, normative guidance on the following technical subjects:

• Scope and applicability

  • Four main styles plus derived forms; includes dollies (side‑frame or post fitment).
  • Not applicable to purpose‑built roll containers used with forklifts/reach trucks.

• Dimensional definitions

  • Plan dimensions: designation of length/width relative to direction of motion.
  • External plan dimensions and internal plan dimensions (useful load area, clearances).
  • Heights: external height, contained height, folded height and operational height.

• Clearance for mechanised handling

  • Wheel clearance between castors (unrestricted and favourable positions).
  • Vertical clearance (Cv) under base for forks/platforms and horizontal handling clearance (Ch).

• Marking and information

  • Manufacturer marking: producer identity, month/year, style/form, and references to Parts 3 & 4 where relevant.
  • User marking: owner identity, maximum safe working load (SWL) and reference to safety/operational procedures.
  • Optional markings/fittings: destination plate, document holder, number of shelves, security device instructions.

• Safety guidance (Annex A, informative)

  • Design/manufacturing safety factors: SWL considerations, material quality, weld quality, avoidance of sharp edges, inset handholds, secure fail‑safe fittings, noise minimisation.
  • User responsibilities: specification of payloads and environment, inspection and maintenance, operator training (loading, handling, PPE, assembly/disassembly).

Applications and who uses it

EN 12674-2 is used by:

• Manufacturers and designers of roll containers and dollies to define compliant dimensions, clearances and markings.
• Logistics, retail and warehouse operators to select appropriate container styles and establish safe operating limits and procedures.
• Procurement and safety managers to specify equipment compatible with pallet trucks, doors, lifts and handling routes.
• Standards writers and test houses as the normative basis for Parts 3 (test methods) and 4 (performance requirements).

Practical uses include product design verification, supplier specifications, ergonomics and safety training content, and facility planning for mechanised handling.

Related standards

• EN 12674-1: Terminology (definitions of styles/forms)
• EN 12674-3: Test methods (companion standard)
• EN 12674-4: Performance requirements (companion standard)
• ISO 509: Pallet trucks - Principal dimensions
• EN 12526 / EN 12527 / EN 12530: Castors and wheels (vocabulary & tests)

Keywords: EN 12674-2, roll containers, design and safety principles, roll container dimensions, dollies, CEN standard, warehouse equipment, pallet truck compatibility.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.QDþHODRollbehälter - Teil 2: Allgemeine konstruktive und sicherheitstechnische GrundlagenConteneurs a roulettes - Partie 2: Principes généraux de conception et de sécuritéRoll containers - Part 2: General design and safety principles55.180.10General purpose containersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12674-2:2001SIST EN 12674-2:2002en01-september-2002SIST EN 12674-2:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12674-2December 2001ICS 55.180.10English versionRoll containers - Part 2: General design and safety principlesConteneurs à roulettes - Partie 2: Principes généraux deconception et de sécuritéRollbehälter - Teil 2: Allgemeine konstruktive undsicherheitstechnische GrundlagenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 October 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12674-2:2001 ESIST EN 12674-2:2002

Safety of roll containers.13A.1Design and manufacturing factors affecting safety.13A.2User responsibilities affecting safety.13Bibliography.15SIST EN 12674-2:2002

They comprise apparatus fitted with fixed and/or swivelcastors. The superstructure comprises two or more frames which provide retention for items requiringtransportation and/or distribution.Roll containers are primarily designed for manual handling but may be designed to be moved by pallet trucks thatcomply with ISO 509 "Pallet trucks - Principal dimensions".
However, if alternative base facilities are integratedsuch roll containers may still meet all the requirements of this standard.
The special implications and hazardsposed by elevation and manipulation of roll containers by means of fork lift trucks is specifically excluded from thisstandard, such design features are a matter for the manufacturer and user.Dollies are included in EN 12674 since dollies can be manufactured for side frame fitment and need to be able towithstand additional loading stresses arising from this.
The end use of demountable roll containers and suchdollies are so close as to benefit from common test methods.The measurement of maximum starting force and continuous rolling resistance on a standard reference surfaceand also roll container manoeuvrability tests are specified in Part 3 of this standard.SIST EN 12674-2:2002

Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter.
Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision.
For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 12674-1, Roll containers – Part 1: Terminology.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 12674-1 apply.4 Essential dimensional features of roll containers4.1 Designation of plan dimensions: Length / width / direction of motionFor the purpose of designation of roll containers, length is the longest side and width is the shortest side.
Thedimension always expressed first is that dimension (length or width) that is parallel to the direction of motion(designated l or w).
The second dimension is that dimension at 90 to the direction of motion (designated l or w).llllwwww124lwwl3Figure 1 — Plan dimensions – designation of length / width / direction of motionFor a roll container with four swivel castors then the primary direction of motion as intended by the maker takesprecedence, as shown in Figure 1.SIST EN 12674-2:2002
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