SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2022
(Main)Pallets for materials handling - Flat pallets - Part 2: Performance requirements and selection of tests (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Pallets for materials handling - Flat pallets - Part 2: Performance requirements and selection of tests (ISO 8611-2:2021)
This document specifies the performance requirements to establish nominal loads for new flat pallets.
It also specifies the tests required for new flat pallets in various handling environments and the
performance requirements for tests with payloads. This document does not apply to pallets with a fixed
superstructure or a rigid, self-supporting container that can be mechanically attached to the pallet and
which contributes to the strength of the pallet.
Paletten für den Gütertransport - Flachpaletten - Teil 2: Leistungsanforderungen und Auswahl von Prüfungen (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Dieses Dokument legt die Leistungsanforderungen für die Ermittlung der Nennlasten neuer Flachpaletten fest.
Außerdem wird festgelegt, welche Prüfungen für neue Flachpaletten bei verschiedenen Handhabungen erforderlich sind und welche Leistungsanforderungen in Prüfungen mit Auflasten zu erreichen sind. Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Paletten mit festem Aufbau oder für formstabile, selbsttragende Behälter, die mechanisch an den Paletten befestigt werden können und zur Festigkeit der Paletten beitragen.
Palettes pour la manutention - Palettes plates - Partie 2: Exigences de performance et sélection des essais (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de performance permettant d’établir les charges nominales pour des palettes plates neuves.
Il spécifie également les essais nécessaires pour des palettes plates neuves dans diverses conditions de manutention et les exigences de performance pour des essais avec charges utiles. Le présent document ne s’étend pas aux palettes à superstructure fixe ou à conteneur autoportant rigide pouvant être fixés mécaniquement à la palette et contribuant à sa résistance.
Palete za ravnanje z materiali - Ravne palete - 2. del: Zahtevane lastnosti in izbira preskusa (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Ta dokument določa zahtevane lastnosti za določanje nazivne obremenitve za nove ravne palete. Določa tudi zahtevane preskuse za nove ravne palete v različnih delovnih okoljih in zahtevane lastnosti za preskuse z obremenitvijo. Ta dokument se ne uporablja za palete s fiksno nadgradnjo ali za trdne, samonosilne posode, ki se lahko mehanično pritrdijo na paleto in pripomorejo k trdnosti palete.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2022
01-marec-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2013
SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2013/A1:2017
Palete za ravnanje z materiali - Ravne palete - 2. del: Zahtevane lastnosti in izbira
preskusa (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Pallets for materials handling - Flat pallets - Part 2: Performance requirements and
selection of tests (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Paletten für den Gütertransport - Flachpaletten - Teil 2: Leistungsanforderungen und
Auswahl von Prüfungen (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Palettes pour la manutention - Palettes plates - Partie 2: Exigences de performance et
sélection des essais (ISO 8611-2:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8611-2:2022
ICS:
55.180.20 Večnamenske palete General purpose pallets
SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2022
EN ISO 8611-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 55.180.20 Supersedes EN ISO 8611-2:2012, EN ISO 8611-
2:2012/A1:2016
English Version
Pallets for materials handling - Flat pallets - Part 2:
Performance requirements and selection of tests (ISO
8611-2:2021)
Palettes pour la manutention - Palettes plates - Partie Paletten für den Gütertransport - Flachpaletten - Teil 2:
2: Exigences de performance et sélection des essais Leistungsanforderungen und Auswahl von Prüfungen
(ISO 8611-2:2021) (ISO 8611-2:2021)
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European foreword . 3
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EN ISO 8611-2:2022 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8611-2:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 51 "Pallets
for unit load method of materials handling" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 261
“Packaging” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by July 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8611-2:2012.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8611-2:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8611-2:2022 without any
modification.
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SIST EN ISO 8611-2:2022
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8611-2
Second edition
2021-12
Pallets for materials handling — Flat
pallets —
Part 2:
Performance requirements and
selection of tests
Palettes pour la manutention — Palettes plates —
Partie 2: Exigences de performance et sélection des essais
Reference number
ISO 8611-2:2021(E)
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ISO 8611-2:2021(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Test conditions .2
4.1 General . 2
4.2 Wooden pallets . 3
4.3 Metal pallets . 3
4.4 Plastic pallets . 3
4.5 Paper pallets . 3
4.6 Wood-based composite pallets . 3
5 Number of replicates .4
6 Performance requirements . .4
7 Selection of the tests .7
7.1 Intended use . 7
7.2 Handling of goods with racking and stacking . 8
7.3 Handling of goods with stacking without racking. 8
7.4 Handling of goods without racking or stacking . 8
7.5 Special applications . 8
7.5.1 General . 8
7.5.2 Automatic handling or conveyors . 9
7.5.3 Lifting with slings . 9
7.5.4 Resistance to impact . 9
7.5.5 Friction tests . 9
8 Test load — Nominal load .9
8.1 Strength tests . 9
8.2 Ultimate load, U . 9
8.3 Stiffness tests . . 9
8.4 Nominal load. 9
9 Duration for static stiffness tests .10
10 Number of impacts for dynamic tests .10
11 Test report .10
Annex A (informative) Plots of typical force versus deformation from pallet testsshowing
the deformation of ultimate load, U .11
Bibliography .13
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ISO 8611-2:2021(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 51, Pallets for unit load method of
materials handling, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical
Committee CEN/TC 261, Packaging, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation
between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 8611-2:2011), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Separate performance/deflection limits for the internal and external spans were specified for test
2a and 2b.
— It was clarified that test 5 applies for both twin track conveyors and narrow span beam racking.
— It was clarified in Table 2, that test 4a,b should be conducted for a pallet without racking or stacking
but only on the top deck.
— The determination of nominal load was clarified in Table 3.
A list of all parts in the ISO 8611 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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ISO 8611-2:2021(E)
Introduction
The forces to which pallets are exposed during use vary significantly. The test procedures described in
ISO 8611-1 are approximate simulations of pallet use. These tests help the pallet designer to establish
an initial acceptable balance between the cost and the performance of a pallet design. It is intended
that all results of tests performed using this protocol be confirmed and verified using field trials before
publication of performance or the commercial implementation of a new pallet design.
The nominal load, determined according to this test protocol, does not represent a payload and cannot
be verified using field trials. The nominal load is a minimum payload level for use in determining
maximum working load according to the procedures in ISO 8611-3. The maximum working load can be
verified for a specified payload and intended use, using field trials. It is intended that the publication of
the maximum working load include a description of the payload and the intended modes of use of the
pallet.
It is essential to exercise care when comparing the results of tests with historic experience using
existing pallet designs. User expectations of pallet performance vary. Some require greater and some
accept lower levels of performance. Users are accepting different levels of risk when using pallets.
Because of the varied performance expectations of pallet users, it is possible that the results of tests do
not always reflect the user's perception of pallet performance in use.
It is possible that the nominal load does not reflect users' perception of pallet performance because
the nominal load does not represent a payload. It is intended that maximum working loads be used to
compare with the historic performance of existing pallet designs.
Regarding the use of the ISO 8611 series,
— ISO 8611-1 describes the test methods,
— this document describes the performance requirements and selection of tests, and
— ISO 8611-3 describes tests for determining maximum working loads for known payloads.
ISO 8611-1 and this document are required for determining nominal load. The nominal load is the
lowest safe load value for the specified support conditions, independent of the type of load (excluding
concentrated loads).
ISO 8611-1, this document and ISO 8611-3 are required for determining maximum working loads for
known payloads.
The nominal load for the intended use is established by the selection of tests in ISO 8611-1 and the
performance requirement is established from criteria in this document.
The following three types of intended use with specified support conditions are specified:
— handling of loaded pallets with racking and stacking;
— handling of loaded pallets without racking;
— handling of loaded pallets without racking or stacking.
To determine the maximum working load through testing given in ISO 8611-3, the deflection under the
known payload cannot exceed the limiting deflection (see ISO 8611-3:2011, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4) established
in ISO 8611-1 and this document. The maximum working load is the greatest payload that a pallet can
be permitted to carry in a specific loading and support condition.
Guidance is given in ISO 8611-3:2011, Annex A as to the general effect on performance of different load
types and stabilization methods. These can only give guidance as to the likely result from tests with the
known payload.
Other tests for durability evaluation are specified in ISO 8611-1.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8611-2:2021(E)
Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets —
Part 2:
Performance requirements and selection of tests
1 Scope
This document specifies the performance requirements to establish nominal loads for new flat pallets.
It also specifies the tests required for new flat pallets in various handling environments and the
performance requirements for tests with payloads. This document does not apply to pallets with a fixed
superstructure or a rigid, self-supporting container that can be mechanically attached to the pallet and
which contributes to the strength of the pallet.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 445, Pallets for materials handling — Vocabulary
ISO 8611-1:2021, Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 1: Test methods
ISO 8611-3, Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 3: Maximum working loads
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 445 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
breaking of one component
fracture of a structural element which significantly affects the stren
...
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 8611-2:2021
01-maj-2021
Palete za ravnanje z materiali - Ravne palete - 2. del: Zahtevane lastnosti in izbira
preskusa (ISO/DIS 8611-2:2021)
Pallets for materials handling - Flat pallets - Part 2: Performance requirements and
selection of tests (ISO/DIS 8611-2:2021)
Paletten für den Gütertransport - Flachpaletten - Teil 2: Leistungsanforderungen und
Auswahl von Prüfungen (ISO/DIS 8611-2:2021)
Palettes pour la manutention - Palettes plates - Partie 2: Exigences de performance et
sélection des essais (ISO/DIS 8611-2:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 8611-2
ICS:
55.180.20 Večnamenske palete General purpose pallets
oSIST prEN ISO 8611-2:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 8611-2
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Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets —
Part 2:
Performance requirements and selection of tests
Palettes pour la manutention — Palettes plates —
Partie 2: Exigences de performance et sélection des essais
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Test conditions . 3
4.1 General . 3
4.2 Wooden pallets . 3
4.3 Metal pallets . 3
4.4 Plastic pallets . 3
4.5 Paper pallets . 4
4.6 Wood-based composite pallets . 4
5 Number of replicates . 4
6 Performance requirements . 4
7 Selection of the tests . 7
7.1 Intended use . 7
7.2 Handling of goods with racking and stacking . 8
7.3 Handling of goods with stacking without racking . 8
7.4 Handling of goods without racking or stacking . 8
7.5 Special applications . 9
7.5.1 General. 9
7.5.2 Automatic handling or conveyors . 9
7.5.3 Lifting with slings . 9
7.5.4 Resistance to impact . 9
7.5.5 Friction tests . 9
8 Test load — Nominal load . 9
8.1 Strength tests. 9
8.2 Ultimate load, U .9
8.3 Stiffness tests . 9
8.4 Nominal load . 9
9 Duration for static stiffness tests .10
10 Number of impacts for dynamic tests .10
11 Test report .10
Annex A (informative) Plots of typical force versus deformation from pallet testsshowing
the deformation of ultimate load, U .11
Bibliography .13
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ISO/DIS 8611-2:2021(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www .iso .org/
iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 51, Pallets for unit load method of materials
handling.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 8611-2:2011), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Separate performance/deflection limits for the internal and external spans were defined for test
2a and 2b.
— It was clarified that test 5 applies for both twin track conveyors and narrow span beam racking.
— It was clarified in Table 2, that test 4a,b should be conducted for a pallet without racking or stacking
but only on the top deck.
— The determination of nominal load was clarified in Table 3.
A list of all parts in the ISO 8611 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Introduction
The forces to which pallets are exposed during use vary significantly. The test procedures described in
ISO 8611-1 are approximate simulations of pallet use. These tests help the pallet designer to establish
an initial acceptable balance between the cost and the performance of a pallet design. It is intended
that all results of tests performed using this protocol be confirmed and verified using field trials before
publication of performance or the commercial implementation of a new pallet design.
The nominal load, determined according to this test protocol, does not represent a payload and cannot be
verified using field trials. The nominal load is a minimum payload level for use in determining maximum
working load according to the procedures in ISO 8611-3. The maximum working load can be verified for a
specified payload and intended use, using field trials. It is intended that the publication of the maximum
working load include a description of the payload and the intended modes of use of the pallet.
It is essential to exercise care when comparing the results of tests with historic experience using
existing pallet designs. User expectations of pallet performance vary. Some require greater and some
accept lower levels of performance. Users are accepting different levels of risk when using pallets.
Because of the varied performance expectations of pallet users, the results of tests might not always
reflect the user's perception of pallet performance in use.
The nominal load might not reflect users' perception of pallet performance because the nominal load
does not represent a payload. It is intended that maximum working loads be used to compare with the
historic performance of existing pallet designs.
Regarding the use of the ISO 8611 series,
— ISO 8611-1 describes the test methods,
— this part of ISO 8611 describes the performance requirements and selection of tests, and
— ISO 8611-3 describes tests for determining maximum working loads for known payloads.
ISO 8611-1 and this part of ISO 8611 are required for determining nominal load. The nominal load is the
lowest safe load value for the specified support conditions, independent of the type of load (excluding
concentrated loads).
ISO 8611-1, this part of ISO 8611 and ISO 8611-3 are required for determining maximum working loads
for known payloads.
The nominal load for the intended use is established by the selection of tests in ISO 8611-1 and the
performance requirement is established from criteria in this part of ISO 8611.
The following three types of intended use with specified support conditions are defined:
— handling of loaded pallets with racking and stacking;
— handling of loaded pallets without racking;
— handling of loaded pallets without racking or stacking.
To determine the maximum working load through testing given in ISO 8611-3, the deflection under
the known payload cannot exceed the limiting deflection (see 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 of ISO 8611-3:2011)
established in ISO 8611-1 and this part of ISO 8611. The maximum working load is the greatest payload
that a pallet can be permitted to carry in a specific loading and support condition.
Guidance is given in Annex A of ISO 8611-3:2011 as to the general effect on performance of different
load types and stabilization methods. These can only give guidance as to the likely result from tests
with the known payload.
Other tests for durability evaluation are specified in ISO 8611-1.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 8611-2:2021(E)
Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets —
Part 2:
Performance requirements and selection of tests
1 Scope
This part of ISO 8611 specifies the performance requirements to establish nominal loads for new flat
pallets.
It also specifies the tests required for new flat pallets in various handling environments and the
performance requirements for tests with payloads. It is not intended to apply to pallets with a fixed
superstructure or a rigid, self-supporting container that can be mechanically attached to the pallet and
which contributes to the strength of the pallet.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 445, Pallets for materials handling — Vocabulary
ISO 8611-1, Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 1: Test methods
ISO 8611-3, Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 3: Maximum working loads
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 445 and the following apply.
3.1
breaking of one component
fracture of a structural element which significantly affects the strength, stiffness or functionality of
a pallet
3.2
concentrated load
load concentrated over an area of less than 50 % of the pallet top deck
[SOURCE: ISO 445:2008, definition 2.3]
3.3
maximum working load
greatest payload that a pallet is permitted to carry in a specific loading and support condition
Note 1 to entry: This varies according to the type, distribution, arrangement and means of stabilization of the
load and the system of support, and can be lower or higher than the nominal load (see, for example, Clauses 4 and
6 and see also ISO 8611-3).
Note 2 to entry: Adapted from ISO 445:2008, definition 2.7.
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3.4
nominal load
R
lowest test load value for the specified support conditions, independent of the type of load (excluding
concentrated loads)
Note 1 to entry: “Specified support conditions” refers to the range of conditions of use in 7.1 of this part of
ISO 8611.
Note 2 to entry: Nominal load does not represent an actual payload on a pallet in use. The nominal load is used for
comparing the performance of different pallets.
Note 3 to entry: Adapted from ISO 445:2008, definition 2.2.
3.5
payload
Q
load carried by the pallet in use
[SOURCE: ISO 445:2008, definition 2.8]
Note 1 to entry: This can be above, identical to or below the nominal load.
3.6
platen
solid, rigid surface on a test machine used for applying a load to test a sample pallet
3.7
racking
storage of unit loads in drive-in or beam racks with free, unsupported spans
[SOURCE: ISO 445:2008, definition A.3.1]
3.8
safety factor
ratio of the ultimate load to the nominal load
Note 1 to entry: In ISO 8611 (all parts), this ratio is at least 2,0.
3.9
solid load
single, compact, rigid, homogeneous lo
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