ISO/TC 101 - Continuous mechanical handling equipment

Establishes rules for determining the loads, types and combinations of loads (main, additional and special loads) which must be taken into account when designing steel structures for mobile continuous bulk handling equipment. Is applicable to rail-mounted mobile equipment, especially to stackers, shiploaders, reclaimers, combined stackers and reclaimers and continuous ship unloaders (equipment fitted with bucket wheels or bucket chains). For other equipment, e.g. excavators, scrapers, reclaimers with scraper chain, mixed tyre or caterpillar-mounted stackers and reclaimers, the clauses as adapted to each type of apparatus are applicable.

Defines basic terms and specifies safety rules for overhead electrical monorails for materials handling, including the tracks, supporting structure, lifting and lowering devices, the trolleys and the load-supporting devices. Does not apply to systems driven by hand or by gravity, or to systems for conveying people.

Specifies methods for the calculation of the operating power requirements on the driving pulley of a belt conveyor, and of the tensile forces exerted on the belt. Applies to belt conveyors with carrying idlers. Lays down the definitions, symbols and units etc. and defines the resistances to motion of belt conveyor, the driving force and power requirements and the capacity and cross-section of a conveyor with a smooth patternless belt.

Gives examples of the kinds of hazards associated with screw conveyors at danger points, in particular trapping and shearing points located between the moving screw and the fixed parts of the conveyor or surrounding structures. Describes different safety devices, illustrated by examples of design sheets, capable of meeting the general safety requirements.

Gives special safety rules for storage equipment for loose bulk materials, such as hoppers, silos, storage bins and bunkers, and bin gates. These safety rules apply regardless of the use for which the equipment is intended.

Establishes design rules for apron conveyors used for the transport of both loose bulks materials and unit loads.

Specifies, in addition to the general safety rules set out in ISO 1819, the special safety rules to the following types of conveyors: mobile conveyors not self-propelled, belt conveyors, throwing machines, picking and assembly table conveyors, slat conveyors and apron conveyors, bucket elevators, scraper and "en masse" conveyors, single strand floor truck conveyors, overhead conveyors, suspended swing-tray and fixed tray and similar conveyors or elevators, screw feeders and conveyors, live roller conveyors, vibratory conveyors, roller and wheel conveyors, chutes, hydraulic conveyors, pneumatic continuous handling appliances, light-weight vertical tray elevators, transfer points, mobile supporting structures for continuous handling equipment.

Establishes the classification, according to their principal characteristics, of various types of bucket elevators. Gives the following classifications: according to construction and to the path of the bucket, according to the type of discharge, according to the driving medium system and describes the common types of bucket elevators.

Specifies the general characteristics of the handling equipment mentioned above: speed, dimensions, bucket intervals and casing.

Establishes a method for the calculation of drive power of screw conveyors. Applies only to a screw conveyor used in a horizontal or inclined position for a regular, controlled and continuous supply of the bulk materials, excluding the special screws for the following uses: extracting, calibrating, mixing, moistening, inclined (above 20 ) and vertical screws.

Specifies the main dimensions of the handling equipment mentioned above: projection, bucket width, total height, height, radius and bucket nominal capacity.

Establishes the main dimensions of impact rings for carrying idlers and discs for return idlers used for the various types of belt conveyors.

Sets out safety rules relating to continuous mechanical handling equipment, including its construction, installation, utilization and maintenance, to ensure that it is used to the best advantage, and to prevent any accidents or failures that could arise from misuse. These rules provide precise directives necessary to comply with legal texts and requirements decreed by governmental bodies in certain countries.

Specifies, in addition to the general safety rules set out in ISO/T 1819, the special safety rules for couplings and hose components used in the pneumatic handling of loose bulk materials. These safety rules apply regardless of the use for which the equipment is intended.

Establishes a classification and symbolization of bulk materials in order to assist communication between manufacturers and users of handling equipment. The object of the classification is to secure from enquirers an accurate description of the material to be handled in respect of any specific project.

Establishes the classification and symbolization of unit loads. These loads are classified according to their shape, mass, volume, material, base area, physical and chemical properties, sensitivity and other influences.

Specifies the basic characteristics (geometrical and physical specifications) of above mentioned handling equipment. Applies to the following types: Tubular trough with closed ends and tubular trough with only one closed end.

Specifies the basic characteristics (geometrical and physical specifications) of the above mentioned types of handling equipment.

Specifies the basic characteristics of the above mentioned handling equipment. Applies to vibrating conveyors and feeders with rectangular or trapezoidal and with flat-bottom or dished-bottom trough.

Specifies the basic characteristics of oscillating conveyors and shaking or reciprocating feeders of the above mentioned types. Applies to conveyors or feeders with either rectangular or trapezoidal or flat-bottom or dished-bottom trough.

Specifies the main dimensions concerning the construction of apron conveyors, namely pitch of chain, width of apron, height of cheek plates. Practical examples are also given.

Lays down the main dimensions of belts, idlers and pulleys used for the various types of light duty belt conveyors for loose bulk materials. Does not apply to either portable and mobile conveyors, or mining conveyors.

Specifies the belt width and belt edge clearance for troughed belt conveyors (non portable).

Specifies the diameters, length and manufacture of the belt pulleys for troughed belt conveyors (others than portable conveyors).

Specifies the dimensions of idlers and their arrangement and clearance for the above mentioned types of handling equipment with three idlers.

Lays down the recommended values of the main dimensions of the screw conveyor's elements.

Specifies the basic characteristics (dimensions, power rating, nominal speed) of motorized driving pulleys for belt conveyors.

Specifies the dimensions of bends for use in pneumatic handling for loose bulk materials for the three series: light, moderate and heavy duty service.

Specifies, in addition to the general safety rules set out in ISO/T 1819, the special safety rules for the types of handling equipment mentioned above. These safety rules apply to tipplers handling rail-borne wagons of all gauges, regardless of the use for which the equipment is intended.

Establishes a nomenclature of terms in English and French used in continuous handling, including basic terms and names of the principal appliances. Numbering of terms is based on the classification establihed by FEM.

Specifies the dimensional characteristics of mobile and portable conveyors.

Specifies the dimensions of piping in the pneumatic handling of loose bulk materials in three series, light, medium and strong.

Specifies the characteristics and dimensions of aeroslides for loose bulk materials.

Gives examples of the kinds of hazards connected with running belts between idlers and fixed parts of belt conveyors and also between the idlers themselves. Describes different safety devices which will achieve acceptable safety levels for the operation of this type of handling equipment. Supplements ISO 1819 and ISO 7149 and TR 5045, all of which deal with safety issues.

Gives examples of the various kinds of hazards connected with chain conveyors with supporting rods or rollers, push rods, single load carriers etc., suitable clearances as well as other safety measures and devices. Explains the various Standards for loose materials and unit loads. All remarks apply also to jointed apron conveyors especially in respect of external pressure edges, where crushing can take place.

Describes safety techniques for guarding the dangerous nip points of belt conveyors which occur between the belt and its pulleys or idlers. Supplements the various International Standards dealing with safety of continuous mechanical handling equipment.