SIST EN ISO 6346:2000
(Main)Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking (ISO 6346:1995)
Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking (ISO 6346:1995)
Provides a system for the identification and presentation of information about freight containers. The identification system is intended for general application, for example in documentation, control and communications (including automatic data processing systems), as well as for display on the containers themselves. The methods of displaying identification and certain other data (including operational data) on containers by means of permanent marks are included. The standard specifies a) a container identification system, with associated system for verifying the accuracy of its use, having: - mandatory marks for the presentation of the identification system for visual interpretation, and - features to used in optional Automatic Equipment Identification (AEI) and electronic data interchange (EDI); b) a coding system for data on container size and type, with corresponding marks for their display; c) operational marks, both mandatory and optional d) physical presentation of marks on the container.
Frachtcontainer - Kodierung, Identifizierung und Kennzeichnung (ISO 6346:1995)
Diese Internationale Norm beschreibt ein System zur Identifizierung von Frachtcontainern und zur Angabe weiterer Informationen. Das Identifizierungssystem ist für allgemeine Anwendungen zu verwenden, z.B. für Dokumentation, Steuerung und Kommunikation (einschließlich automatischer Datenverarbeitungssysteme) sowie für das Anzeigen der Informationen am Container selbst.
Conteneurs pour le transport de marchandises - Codage, identification et marquage (ISO 6346:1995)
1.1 La présente Norme internationale fournit un système pour l'identification et la présentation d'informations relatives aux conteneurs pour le transport de marchandises. Le système d'identification est prévu pour une application générale, par exemple pour la documentation, le contrôle et les communications (y compris les systèmes de traitement automatique des données), aussi bien que pour l'inscription sur les conteneurs eux-mêmes. Les méthodes d'inscription de l'identification et de certains autres renseignements (y compris les données opérationnelles) sur les conteneurs, au moyen de marques permanentes, sont incluses dans la présente Norme internationale. 1.2 La présente Norme internationale prescrit: a) un système d'identification des conteneurs incluant un dispositif pour vérifier l'exactitude de son utilisation, comprenant: des marques obligatoires pour la présentation du système d'identification aux fins d'interprétation visuelle, et des éléments à utiliser pour l'identification (facultative) automatique des équipements (AEI) et l'échange électronique de données (EDI); b) un système de codage des données relatives aux dimensions et au type de conteneur, et les marques correspondantes; c) des marques, obligatoires et facultatives, relatives à l'exploitation; d) une présentation physique des marques sur le conteneur. 1.3 Dans la présente Norme internationale, les termes «obligatoire» et «facultatif» sont utilisés pour différencier les prescriptions de marquage ISO, qui doivent nécessaire 1786ment être suivies pour tous les conteneurs, des prescriptions qui ne sont pas exigées pour tous les conteneurs. Les marques facultatives sont incluses pour une meilleure compréhension et dans le but de promouvoir une application uniforme de ces marques. Si l'on a choisi d'afficher une marque facultative, les prescriptions fixées dans la présente Norme internationale relatives à cette marque s'appliquent. Les termes «obl
Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking (ISO 6346:1995)
Zagotavlja sistem za identifikacijo in predstavitev informacij o tovornih zabojnikih. Ta sistem za identifikacijo je namenjen splošni uporabi, npr. pri dokumentaciji, nadzoru in komunikaciji (vključno z avtomatskimi sistemi za obdelavo podatkov), in za prikaz na samih zabojnikih. Vključene so metode prikazovanja identifikacijskih in nekaterih drugih podatkov (vključno s podatki o delovanju) s trajnimi oznakami na zabojnikih. Ta standard določa a) sistem za identifikacijo zabojnikov in s tem povezan sistem za preverjanje pravilnosti njihove uporabe, ki vsebuje: – obvezne oznake za predstavitev identifikacijskega sistema za vizualno interpretacijo in – lastnosti za uporabo pri neobvezni samodejni identifikaciji opreme (AEI) in elektronski izmenjavi podatkov (EDI); b) sistem kodiranja podatkov o velikosti in vrsti zabojnika s pripadajočimi oznakami za njun prikaz; c) oznake o delovanju, tako obvezne kot neobvezne; d) fizičen prikaz oznak na zabojniku.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 6346:2000
01-december-2000
Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking (ISO 6346:1995)
Freight containers - Coding, identification and marking (ISO 6346:1995)
Frachtcontainer - Kodierung, Identifizierung und Kennzeichnung (ISO 6346:1995)
Conteneurs pour le transport de marchandises - Codage, identification et marquage (ISO
6346:1995)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6346:1995
ICS:
55.180.10 9HþQDPHQVNLNRQWHMQHUML General purpose containers
SIST EN ISO 6346:2000 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN ISO 6346:2000
Is0
INTERNATIONAL
6346
STANDARD
Third edition
1995-I Z-01
- Coding, identification
Freight containers
and marking
Con teneurs pour le transport de marchandises - Codage, identification
et marquage
Reference number
IS0 6346:1995(E)
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Contents
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1 Scope .
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2 Normative references
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3 Identification system and its associated marks
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4 Size and type codes and their associated marks
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5 Operational marks
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6 Physical display of marks
Annexes
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A Determination of check digit
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B Symbol to denote air/surface container
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C Sign warning of overhead electrical danger
D Size code designation . 15
E Type code designation . 16
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F Height marks for containers higher than 2,6 m (8 ft 6 in)
G National registration organizations affiliated with the International
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Container Bureau
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Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work
of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
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. IS0
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 6346 was prepared by Technical Committee
lSO/TC 104, Freight containers, Subcommittee SC 4, identification and
communication.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition
(IS0 6346: 1984) which has been technically revised.
Annexes A, B, C, D, E and F form an integral part of this International
Standard. Annex G is for information only.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 0 ISO
- Coding, identification and
Freight containers
marking
cluded to further comprehension and promote uni-
1 Scope
form application of the optional mark. If a choice has
been made to display an optional mark, the provisions
1.1 This International Standard provides a system laid down in this International Standard relating to the
for the identification and presentation of information
mark shall be applied. The terms “mandatory” and
about freight containers. The identification system is
“optional” do not refer to requirements of any regu-
intended for general application, for example in docu-
latory body.
mentation, control and communications (including au-
tomatic data processing systems), as well as for
1.4 This International Standard applies to all freight
display on the containers themselves.
containers covered by International Standards
The methods of displaying identification and certain
IS0 668, parts 1 to 5 of IS0 1496, IS0 8323 and
other data (including operational data) on containers should, wherever appropriate and practicable, be ap-
by means of permanent marks are included.
plied:
- to containers other than those covered by the
1.2 This International Standard specifies:
International Standards mentioned in clause 2;
a) a container identification system, with an associ-
- to container-related and/or detachable equipment.
ated system for verifying the accuracy of its use,
having:
NOTE 1 Containers marked according to previous edi-
tions of IS0 6346 need not be re-marked.
- mandatory marks for the presentation of the
identification system for visual interpretation,
1.5 This International Standard does not cover tem-
and
porary operational marks of any kind, permanent
- features to be used in optional Automatic marks, data plates, etc. which may be required by
Equipment Identification (AEI) and electronic intergovernmental agreements, national legislation or
data interchange (EDI); nongovernmental organizations other than ISO.
NOTE 2 Some of the major international conventions
b) a coding system for data on container size and
whose container-marking requirements are not covered in
type, with corresponding marks for their display;
this International Standard are as follows:
c) operational marks, both mandatory and optional;
- InternaGo& Convention for Safe Containers (UN/IMO
1992);
d) physical presentation of marks on the container.
- Customs Convention on Containers 1956 and 1972;
1.3 The terms “mandatory” and “optional” in this
- Customs Convention on International Movement of
International Standard are used to differentiate those
Goods under Cover of T/R Camets (TIR Convention)
IS0 marking provisions which shall necessarily be
1959 and 1975.
fulfilled by all containers from those which are not
It should not be assumed that this list is exhaustive.
required of all containers. The optional marks are in-
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This International Standard does not cover the display
3 Identification system and its
of technical data on tank containers (see IS0 1496-31,
associated marks
nor does it, in any way, include identification marks
or safety signs for items of cargo which may be car-
ried in freight containers.
3.1 Identification system
The identification system shall consist only of the fol-
lowing elements, all of which shall be included:
- owner code: three letters;
- equipment category identifier: one letter;
2 Normative references
- serial number: six numerals;
The following standards contain provisions which,
- check digit: one numeral.
through reference in this text, constitute provisions
of this International Standard. At the time of publica-
tion, the editions indicated were valid. All standards
3.1.1 Owner code
are subject to revision, and parties to agreements
based on this International Standard are encouraged
The container owner’s code shall consist of three
to investigate the possibility of applying the most re-
capital letters, shall be unique and shall be registered
cent editions of the standards indicated below.
with the International Container Bureau (BIC - Bu-
Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of cur-
reau International des Conteneurs), either through an
rently valid International Standards.
affiliated national registration
organization (see
annex G) or directly with:
IS0 668:
-l), Series 1 freight containers - Classifica-
tion, dimensions and ratings.
Bureau International des Conteneurs
167, rue de Courcelles
IS0 1496-I : 1990, Series 1 freight containers -
75017 Paris
Specification and testing - Part 1: General cargo
FRANCE
containers for general purposes.
IS0 1496-2: -2), Series I freight containers - Speci-
3.1.2 Equipment category identifier
fication and testing - Part 2: Thermal containers.
The equipment category identifier consists of one
IS0 1496-3: 1995, Series 1 freight containers -
capital letter of the Latin alphabet as follows:
Specification and testing - Part 3: Tank containers
for liquids, gases and pressurized dry bulk.
- U for all freight containers;
IS0 1496-4:1991, Series ? freight containers -
- J for detachable freight container-related equip-
Specification and testing - Part 4: Non-pressurized
ment;
containers for dry bulk.
- Z for trailers and chassis.
IS0 1496-5:1991, Series ? freight containers -
Specification and testing - Part 5: P/a tform and
platform-based containers.
3.1.3 Serial number
IS0 8323: 1985, Freight containers - Air/surface
The container serial number shall consist of six Arabic
(in termodal) general purpose containers - Specifi-
numerals. If the series of significant numerals does
cation and tests.
not total six, they shall be preceded by sufficient
zeroes to make up six numerals. (For example, if the
IS0 10374:1991, Freight containers - Automatic
series of significant numerals is 1234, the serial
identification.
number is 001234.)
1) To be published. (Revision of IS0 668:1988)
2) To be published. (Revision of IS0 1496-2:1988)
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3.1.4 Check digit - Second character: numeric or alphabetic character
representing the width and the height.
The check digit provides a means of validating the
These two characters shall be determined in accord-
transmission accuracy of the owner code and serial
ance with annex D.
number and shall be determined as in annex A. The
check digit shall validate the owner code, equipment
4.2.2 Type: two characters
category identifier and serial number of the container.
The container type and main characteristics shall be
3.2 Identification marks
indicated by two characters as follows:
.
The use of marks in accordance with the identification
- Firs t character: alp habetic character representing
system specified in 3.1, i.e. owner code, equipment the container type.
category identifier, serial number and check digit, is
- Second character: numeric character representing
mandatory for freight containers and recommended
main characteristics related to the container type.
for all equipment as stated in 3.1.2. The character-
istics (size, shape, layout, etc.) detailed in 6.1 and
These two characters shall be selected in accordance
6.2.1 shall be displayed as nearly as practicable in ac-
with annex E.
cordance with clause 6, i.e. legible to the human eye.
NOTE 3 For the purpose of exchanging data when indi-
cation of the main characteristics is not essential, the “type
Size and type codes and their
4
group code designation” as shown in annex E can be used.
associated marks
5 Operational marks
4.1 Purpose
The marks in this section are not intended to corre-
spond to any particular code (e.g. for use in data
The type and main external dimensions of the con-
transmission or any other purpose). They are solely
tainer shall be identified with codes marked on the
intended as markings for use on freight containers to
container. Only those freight containers which comply
convey certain information or give visual warnings.
with both the IS0 top-handling capability and struc-
tural stacking requirements set forth in IS0 1496 shall
be marked with size and type codes in accordance
5.1 Mandatory operational marks
with 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
5.1.1 Maximum gross and tare masses
4.2 Size and type codes
The maximum gross and tare masses shall be marked
on a container as:
This information is mandatory for the marking of con-
tainers covered by the International Standards listed
00 000 kg
MAX GROSS
in clause 2 and shall be coded as in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2.
00 000 lb
The size and type codes, when displayed on the con-
TARE 00 000 kg
tainer, shall be used as a whole, i.e. the information
00 000 lb
must not be broken into its component parts.
For safety reasons, containers tested in compliance
The size and type codes shall be displayed in accord-
with the approved methods specified in that part of
ance with clause 6.
IS0 1496 applicable to the type of container in ques-
tion, i.e. parts 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 of IS0 1496, shall be
4.2.1 Size: two alphanumeric characters
uniformly marked with the maximum gross mass
used for those tests.
The container size (i.e. external dimensions) shall be
Furthermore, the “maximum gross mass” marked on
indicated by two characters as follows:
the container in accordance with this International
- First character: numeric or alphabetic character Standard shall be identical to that shown on the
representing the length. CSC3) Safety Approval Plate.
3) InternaGo& Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), UN/IMO.
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As indicated above, the masses shall be expressed in
6 Physical display of marks
both kilograms (kg) and pounds (lb)4).
6.1 Size and colour of marks
5.1.2 Air/surface container symbol
The letters and numerals of the owner code, equip-
ment category identifier, serial number and check digit
All air/surface containers shall display the symbol
shall be not less than 100 mm (4 in) high.
specified in annex B.
The letters and numerals for MAX GROSS and TARE
Warning sign of overhead electrical danger
5.1.3
shall be not less than 50 mm (2 in) high.
All containers equipped with ladders shall display a All characters shall be of proportionate width and
warning sign in accordance with the details given in thickness, they shall be durable and in a colour con-
annex C. trasting with that of the container.
5.1.4 Height mark for containers higher than
6.2 Layout and location of marks
2,6 m (8 ft 6 in)
The requirements of this clause are particularly appli-
All containers higher than 2,6 m (8 ft 6 in) shall bear
cable to containers of the “closed box” type. For
the following mandatory marks:
containers of other types, all possible practicable
steps should be taken to follow the marking layout
a) on both sides, a height mark similar to that de-
and location given for the “closed box” type of con-
scribed in annex F;
tainer.
b) an area of alternating black and yellow stripes on
the top members of each end frame and side wall
at each corner adjacent to the corner fitting, of
6.2.1 Layout of marks
300 mm (12 in) minimum length, that can be
seen from the ground or from the top (see
6.2.1 .I Mandatory identification marks
figure 5).
The layout of the owner code, equipment category
In addition, any other optional marks, such as a mirror
identifier, serial number and check digit on containers
image of the mark described in annex F, may be dis-
shall preferably be in one single horizontal line (see
played at any convenient location (e.g. front wall).
figure I). Where constructional features of the con-
tainer dictate otherwise, the layout may be vertical
(see figure 2).
5.2 Optional operational mark (maximum net
mass)
The layout of size and type codes should, as far as
practicable, be in a single horizontal line underneath
It is common industry practice to mark containers
the horizontal line giving the owner code, equipment
with maximum payload, or net mass, in addition to
category identifier, serial number and check digit (see
maximum gross and tare masses.
figure 1).
If used, the maximum net mass should be marked on
When the owner code, equipment category identifier,
a container in accordance with the requirements of
serial number and check digit are displayed vertically,
5.1 .I, positioned after the maximum gross and tare
the size and type codes should be placed adjacent to
masses as follows:
the other mandatory marks (see figures 2 and 3).
MAX GROSS 00 000 kg
If, on some special-purpose containers, a fully hori-
00 000 lb
zontal or fully vertical layout is not possible, the layout
of the other mandatory identification marks shall be
TARE 00 000 kg
maintained in the horizontal or vertical groupings as
00 000 lb
specified below (see figures 3 and 4).
On those special-purpose containers where a fully
00 000 kg
NET
horizontal or fully vertical layout is not possible and
00 000 lb
4) 1 kg = 2,204 6 lb
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one character space and the check digit shall be dis-
the layout of the other mandatory identification marks
played in a box.
is horizontal, the size and type codes should be placed
beneath the other mandatory marks (see figure4).
EXAMPLE
The size and type codes should be used as a whole
A general purpose container in accordance with
(see 4.2).
IS0 1496, having passive vents at the upper part of
the cargo space, a length of 6 068 mm, a width of
The owner code and equipment category identifier
2 438 mm, a height of 2 591 mm, having a unique
shall be joined and shall be separated from the serial
registered owner code of ABZ, an equipment cate-
number by at least one character space. The serial
gory identifier of U and a serial number of 001234 will
number shall be separated from the check digit by
have the layout as shown in figures 1 to 4.
(SeriaL number) (Check digit)
(Owner code and
category identifier)
ABZU 001234 m
2261
(Size code) (Type code)
- Mandatory identification marks
Figure 1 - Preferred horizontal layout
(Owner code)
(Category identifier)
(Size code)
(Type code)
(Serial number)
(Check digit)
3
q
Figure 2 - Mandatory identification marks - Preferred vertical layout
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