ISO 3874:2017
Series 1 freight containers — Handling and securing
ISO 3874:2017 specifies the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO 1496 (all parts).
Methods of handling and securing are described for both loaded and empty containers. The conditions for lifting different types of loaded and empty containers are laid down in Clause 6.
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Packing and emptying
4.3 Stowage and securing of cargo
5 Handling
5.1 Handling by specified lifting methods (see Clause 6)
5.2 Handling by unspecified lifting methods
6 Specified lifting methods
6.1 General
6.2 Top lift spreaders
6.3 Top lift sling
6.4 Bottom lift sling
6.5 Side lift: Method 1
6.6 Side lift: Method 2
6.7 Side lift: Method 3
6.8 End lift: Method 1
6.9 End lift: Method 2
6.10 Fork lifts
7 Landing and supporting
8 Stacking on the ground
9 Securing during transport
9.1 General
9.2 Securing on board a ship
9.2.1 Forces on board a ship
9.2.2 Effects on container
9.2.3 Ship design, stowage and securing of containers
9.2.4 Types of securing equipment
9.3 Securing of container for road and rail transport
9.3.1 General
9.3.2 Terminal trailer operation
9.3.3 Public road operation
9.3.4 Rail vehicle operation
9.3.5 Double stack rail car operations
Annex A (normative) Twistlocks for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
Annex B (normative) Stacking fittings for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
Annex C (normative) Lashing rod systems, including tensioning devices, for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
Annex D (informative) Container securing fittings
Annex E (normative) Strength requirements of container securing fittings
Annex F (informative) Guide on the choice of sizes for, and the positioning of, twistlock tie-down devices for securing series 1 freight containers to carrying vehicles
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Packing and emptying
4.3 Stowage and securing of cargo
5 Handling
5.1 Handling by specified lifting methods (see Clause 6)
5.2 Handling by unspecified lifting methods
6 Specified lifting methods
6.1 General
6.2 Top lift spreaders
6.3 Top lift sling
6.4 Bottom lift sling
6.5 Side lift: Method 1
6.6 Side lift: Method 2
6.7 Side lift: Method 3
6.8 End lift: Method 1
6.9 End lift: Method 2
6.10 Fork lifts
7 Landing and supporting
8 Stacking on the ground
9 Securing during transport
9.1 General
9.2 Securing on board a ship
9.2.1 Forces on board a ship
9.2.2 Effects on container
9.2.3 Ship design, stowage and securing of containers
9.2.4 Types of securing equipment
9.3 Securing of container for road and rail transport
9.3.1 General
9.3.2 Terminal trailer operation
9.3.3 Public road operation
9.3.4 Rail vehicle operation
9.3.5 Double stack rail car operations
Annex A (normative) Twistlocks for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
Annex B (normative) Stacking fittings for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
Annex C (normative) Lashing rod systems, including tensioning devices, for securing of containers — Function, dimensions, strength requirements and testing
Annex D (informative) Container securing fittings
Annex E (normative) Strength requirements of container securing fittings
Annex F (informative) Guide on the choice of sizes for, and the positioning of, twistlock tie-down devices for securing series 1 freight containers to carrying vehicles
Bibliography