BS ISO 668:2020 pdf download.Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions and ratings.
1 Scope
This document establishes a classification of series 1 freight containers based on external dimensions, and specifies the associated ratings and, where appropriate, the minimum internal and door opening dimensions for certain types of containers.
These containers are intended for intercontinental traffic.
This document summarizes the external and some of the internal dimensions of series 1 containers. The dimensions of each type of container are defined in the appropriate part of Iso 1496, which is the authoritative document for internal container dimensions.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 830, Freight containers — Vocabulary
ISO 6346, Freight containers — Coding, identification and marking
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 830 and the following apply.
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3.1
freight container
article of transport equipment:
a) of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to he suitable for repeated use;
b) specially designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transport, without intermediate reloading;
c) fitted with devices permitting its ready handling, particularly its transfer from one mode of transport to another;
d) designed so as to be easy to fill and empty;
e) having an internal volume of 1 m3 (35,3ft3) or more
Note Ito entry: The term “freight container’ does not include vehicles or conventional packing.
5.3 Internal dimensions and door openings
5.3.1 Dimensions with projecting top corner fitting
Where a top corner fitting projects into the internal space (specified by Table 3), that part of the corner fitting projecting into the container shall not be considered as reducing the size of the container.
5.3.2 General cargo containers for general purposes (see Iso 1496-1)
5.3.2.1 General
The type code numbers shall be in accordance with ISO 6346.
5.3.2.2 Minimum internal dimensions
Internal dimensions of containers shall be as large as possible but, in any case, greater or equal to those given in Table 3 except for the following:
— containers type G3, having partial opening(s) in the side(s), shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length and height as given in Table 3
— containers type G9, when fitted with roof opening(s), shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal length and width as given in Table 3:
— closed, ventilated containers type V2, when fitted internal ventilation equipment, shall comply with the requirements for minimum internal height and width as given in Table 3.
5.3.2.3 Minimum door opening dimensions
Closed-type containers designated IA, 18, 1C and 1D shall have a door opening, preferably having dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section (height and width) of the containers and, in any case, not less than the values given in Table 3.BS ISO 668 pdf download.