SIST EN 1432:2000

Swap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operation conditions

This European standard specifies the main dimensional and design characteristics, ratings, test methods, and operational requirements of swap tanks to be used within domestic and international multimodal traffic by road, rail, short sea, inland waterways, Ro/Ro or ferry transport. Swap tanks are not intended for intercontinental deep-sea traffic.

Wechselbehälter - Wechseltanks - Maße, Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Betriebsbedingungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die grundsätzlichen Masse und Konstruktionsmerkmale, Gesamtgewichte, Prüfverfahren und Anforderungen an den Betrieb von Wechseltanks fest, die im nationalen und im internationalen kombinierten Verkehr zur Strasse und Schiene eingesetzt werden sowie auf See- Kurzstrecken, Binnenwasserstrassen, Ro/Ro- oder Fährverkehrsstrecken. Wechseltanks sind nicht vorgesehen für den internationalen Hochseeverkehr.

Caisses mobiles - Caisses mobiles citernes - Dimensions, prescriptions, méthodes d'essai, conditions d'exploitation

La présente norme spécifie les principales caractéristiques dimensionnelles et de conception, ainsi que les masses brutes maximales, les méthodes d'essais et les prescriptions d'exploitation des caisses mobiles citernes à utiliser en trafic intermodal intérieur et international routier, ferroviaire, maritime court, fluvial intérieur, RORO et sur ferry-boat. De telles caisses mobiles citernes ne sont pas normalement prévues pour le transport maritime intercontinental de haute mer.

Swap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operation conditions

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2000
• ICS: 55.180.10 - General purpose containers
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2000
• Ref Project: EN 1432:1997 - Swap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operation conditions

Overview

EN 1432:1997 (CEN) is the European standard that sets out the dimensions, design characteristics, ratings, test methods and operational requirements for swap tanks used in multimodal transport. It applies to swap tanks carried as swap bodies across road, rail, short sea, inland waterways and Ro/Ro or ferry services. Importantly, EN 1432 explicitly excludes swap tanks intended for intercontinental deep‑sea (ocean) service.

Key topics and technical requirements

This standard defines the essential technical framework for swap tanks, including:

• Main dimensional and design characteristics - standardized external and internal geometry to ensure interoperability with swap bodies and transport equipment.
• Ratings and performance limits - rated capacities, structural limits and service conditions required for safe operation.
• Test methods - procedures to verify structural integrity, leak tightness, load behavior and other performance attributes under normal and specified test conditions.
• Operational requirements - marking, handling, securing, inspection, maintenance and operational constraints for safe multimodal use.
• Safety and compatibility - requirements that support safe transhipment between modes (road, rail, inland waterways, short sea and ferry).

(EN 1432 provides the framework rather than prescriptive numeric values in this summary - consult the full text for exact dimensional tables, test parameters and rating figures.)

Applications

EN 1432 is used wherever swap tanks are designed, produced, tested, moved or regulated in European and regional multimodal logistics:

• Design and engineering of swap tanks and swap bodies for domestic and short‑sea multilateral transport
• Procurement specifications for fleet owners, leasing companies and carriers
• Factory and field testing, certification and conformity assessment by test laboratories
• Operational procedures for loading, securing, inspection and maintenance by terminal operators and transport companies
• Regulatory compliance and interoperability checks between road, rail and short‑sea operators

Who would use this standard

• Manufacturers and designers of swap tanks and swap bodies seeking compliant designs
• Transport operators and logistics providers needing interoperable tank units for multimodal services
• Test houses and conformity assessors performing structural and operational tests
• Fleet owners and leasing firms specifying performance and inspection regimes
• Regulators and safety managers setting local operational or certification requirements

Related standards

EN 1432 should be considered alongside other container and transport regulations such as international tank/container standards and regional transport regulations (e.g., ADR for road transport of dangerous goods, ISO/EN container standards). Consult the full standard text for normative references and cross‑linked documents.

Keywords: EN 1432:1997, swap tanks, swap bodies, multimodal transport, dimensions, test methods, CEN standard, tank swap body, operational requirements.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Swap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operation conditionsWechselbehälter - Wechseltanks - Maße, Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, BetriebsbedingungenCaisses mobiles - Caisses mobiles citernes - Dimensions, prescriptions, méthodes d'essai, conditions d'exploitationSwap bodies - Swap tanks - Dimensions, requirements, test methods, operation conditions55.180.10General purpose containersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1432:1997SIST EN 1432:2000en01-december-2000SIST EN 1432:2000SLOVENSKI
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