Series 1 freight containers. Specification and testing -- Platform and platform-based containers
This document specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the platform and platform-based types designated 1AAA, 1AA, 1A, 1AX, 1BBB, 1BB, 1B, 1BX, 1CC, 1C and 1CX which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport, with certain limitations (for example, when loaded, platforms cannot be stacked or top lifted by means of conventional spreaders).
The container types covered by this document are given in Table 1.
Table 1
Container types (in accordance with ISO 6346:1995/Amd 3:2012, Table E.1)
| Code | Type designation | Type group code | Main characteristics | Detailed type code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Platform (container) | PL | Platform (container) | P0 |
| P | Platform-based container with incomplete superstructure: | Â | Â | Â |
| P | -- Fixed | PF | -- Two complete and fixed ends | P1 |
| P | Â | Â | -- Fixed posts, either free-standing or with removable top member | P2 |
| P | -- Folding (collapsible) | PC | -- Folding complete end structure | P3 |
| P | Â | Â | -- Folding posts, either free-standing or with removable top member | P4 |
| P | Platform-based container with complete superstructure | PS | -- Open top, open ends (skeletal) | P5 |
| P | -- Platform-based container for named cargo | PT | -- Ship’s gear carrier | P6 |
| P | Â | Â | -- Car carrier | P7 |
| P | Â | Â | -- Timber/pipe carrier | P8 |
| P | Â | Â | -- Coil carrier | P9 |
| SDO | BSI: British Standards Institution |
| Document Number | ISO 1496-5 |
| Publication Date | Nov. 19, 2018 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 44 |
| Revision Level | |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | TW/1 |