CEN/TC 261/SC 3 - Distribution packaging - Transport packaging and unit loads

This standard specifies the four main types of reusable rigid plastics distribution boxes for application in the fields of handling, transport, storage and display of food and non-food products in distribution systems from the point of manufacture to the point of retail services:  These are:  a) rigid parallelepipedic and rectangular boxes (stackable boxes) b) foldable boxes c) nestable boxes  d) nestable and stackable boxes. These boxes are based on the modular area 600 mm x 400 mm and subdivisions or multiples of it.

This standard specifies minimum performance requirements and methods of test for reusable rigid plastics transport packaging as specified in prEN 13117-1:1999. Special applications such as heavy loads, low or high operating temperatures will require an agreement to be made between the supplier and the user to supply a box to satisfy his requirements. Example: - Heavy loads, - Metal components, - Low temperatures below - 20°C, - High temperatures above + 30°C

This draft international standard gives methods of determining the resistance of pallet nails and staples to axial load by specifying test methods for determining: - a) characteristics and maximum load for axiallity loaded nailed or stapled joints (wood to wood) - b) characteristics and maximum load for axially loaded nailed or stapled joints (for wood to wood-based materials and wood to non-wood-based materials, such as plastic)

This European standard specifies terminology used in the field of roll containers. It also includes terminology for related equipment such as dollys. The draft Standard defines the main styles of roll container and various special forms of roll container derived from the main styles.

Describes test methods for the determination of the bending resistance of pallet nails, staples and other dowel-type fasteners. Includes test for the ultimate strength in static bending and impact bend resistance. These test methods apply to all types of nails.

This part of EN 10253 specifies the technical delivery requirements for seamless and welded butt-welding fittings made of austenitic and austenitic-ferritic (duplex) stainless steels and delivered without specific inspection

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for non-reclosable child-resistant packages designated as resistant to opening by children. The standard applies to non-reclosable packages of the "single-use" type of one or several individual units. Non-reclosable packages for pharmaceutical products are excluded. Acceptance criteria are given for the package when tested by specific methods. These methods do not only provide a measure of the effectiveness of the package but also cover the accessibility to the contents by adults.