SIST EN 12410:2000

Swap bodies - Thermal swap bodies of Class A - Dimensions and general requirements

This European standard specifies the dimensions and basic requirements for thermal swap bodies of class A. These swap bodies are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road and rail including interchange between these forms of transport.

Wechselbehälter - Thermal-Wechselbehälter der Klasse A - Maße und allgemeine Anforderungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Maße und die grundlegenden Anforderungen für Thermal-Wechselbehälter der Klasse A fest. Diese Wechselbehälter können für den internationalen Warenverkehr und den kombinierten Verkehr einschließlich des Wechsels zwischen den Verkehrsträgern eingesetzt werden.

Caisses mobiles - Caisses mobiles a température dirigée de classe A - Dimensions et spécifications générales

La présente norme européenne fixe les dimensions et les prescriptions de base des caisses mobiles à température dirigée de classe A. Ces caisses mobiles sont destinées aux échanges internationaux en transport combiné rail/route et assurent également le transfert entre les différents modes de transport.

Swap bodies - Thermal swap bodies of Class A - Dimensions and general requirements

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 12410:1999 - Swap bodies - Thermal swap bodies of Class A - Dimensions and general requirements

Overview

EN 12410:1999 is a European (CEN) standard that specifies the dimensions and general requirements for thermal swap bodies of Class A. These swap bodies are designed for intermodal use - suitable for international exchange and conveyance by road and rail, including interchange between these transport modes. The standard defines baseline criteria to ensure compatibility, safe operation and basic thermal performance for fleet and infrastructure interoperability.

Key topics and requirements

The standard focuses on practical, safety and interoperability aspects rather than prescriptive operational parameters. Main technical topics typically covered include:

• Dimensional requirements - standardized external and internal geometry to permit interchangeability between vehicle types and handling equipment.
• Basic thermal / insulation requirements - provisions for thermal construction to protect temperature-sensitive contents during handling and short-term transport.
• Structural and construction requirements - minimum structural integrity, wall, floor and roof construction principles to withstand normal transport stresses.
• Handling and interface features - specification of corner fittings, lifting points, securing points and other interfaces for road and rail compatibility.
• Marking and identification - requirements for clear labelling to support international exchange and tracking.
• Durability and maintenance - guidance on materials, protection against ingress and recommendations for serviceability.
• Safety and compatibility - provisions that ensure compatibility with intermodal equipment and basic operational safety during interchange.

(Note: EN 12410 provides general requirements; project- or operator-specific performance targets such as exact R-values, refrigeration capacity or long-term temperature control are typically handled by complementary standards or contractual specifications.)

Applications

EN 12410:1999 is applied where standardized, thermally-protective swap bodies are required for mixed-mode transport:

• Intermodal refrigerated freight movements (road ↔ rail)
• Short-haul and cross-border distribution of temperature-sensitive goods (food, beverages, some pharmaceuticals)
• Fleet standardization to enable equipment sharing and international exchange
• Design and procurement of swap bodies for transport operators and leasing companies

Who uses this standard

• Swap body manufacturers designing Class A thermal units
• Transport operators and logistics providers managing intermodal fleets
• Cold chain managers and food distributors specifying equipment for cross-border distribution
• Leasing companies, test houses and regulatory bodies ensuring compliance and interoperability

Related standards

EN 12410 is part of the ecosystem of European and international standards covering intermodal containers and refrigerated transport. For complete system design, users often consult complementary standards and contractual technical specifications covering thermal performance, testing methods and chassis/vehicle interfaces.

Keywords: EN 12410, thermal swap bodies, Class A, dimensions, intermodal transport, road and rail, refrigerated swap bodies, cold chain logistics.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Swap bodies - Thermal swap bodies of Class A - Dimensions and general requirementsWechselbehälter - Thermal-Wechselbehälter der Klasse A - Maße und allgemeine AnforderungenCaisses mobiles - Caisses mobiles a température dirigée de classe A - Dimensions et spécifications généralesSwap bodies - Thermal swap bodies of Class A - Dimensions and general requirements55.180.10General purp
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