What is ISO 1496‑5- Platform and platform-based containers about?
ISO 1496‑5 discusses containers. ISO 1496‑5 is an international standard on ISO series 1 platform and platform-based containers to ensure safe transport goods.
ISO 1496‑5 is the fifth part of a multi-part series that 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 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 using conventional spreaders).
Who is ISO 1496‑5- Platform and platform-based containers for?
ISO 1496‑5 on the platform and platform-based containers are useful for:
- Series 1 platform-based and platform containers manufacturers
- Series 1platform-based and platform containers designers
- Series 1 platform-based and platform containers testers
Why should you use ISO 1496‑5- Platform and platform-based containers?
A platform container is a container without sides, ends, or a roof. It is used for odd-sized cargo which does not fit on or in any other type of container.
ISO 1496‑5 provides basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 platform containers to transport goods that are heavyweight in small areas.
Overall, by adopting the specifications, testing requirements, dimensions and rating, design requirements provided by ISO 1496‑5 the user can enhance the performance of the platform and platform-based containers.
What is changed since the last update?
BS ISO 1496‑5:2018 supersedes ISO 1496‑5:1991, which is withdrawn. BS ISO 1496‑5:2018 has made some technical changes. These include:
- In 5.9.1, “1CC, 1C and 1CX” have been deleted.
- Old subclauses 5.9.2, 5.9.3, and 6.12 have been deleted and new subclause 7.4 added
- In Table 3, the stacking test loads have been changed according to ISO 1496‑1:2013.
- In 6.8.2, the floor strength test load has been changed from 5 460 kg to 7 260 kg
