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IS 7622 (2001): Series 1 Freight Containers - Handling and

Securing [TED 12: Freight Containers and Pallets]

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AMENDMENT NO.3 & 4 JANUARY 2010

TO
IS 7622 : 2001 SERIES 1 FREIGHT CONTAINERS - HANDLING AND SECURING
( Second Revision)

AMENDMENT 3: Double stack rail car operations

Page 28

Add a new 9.3.5 after the existing 9.3.4 as follows:

9.3.5

Double stack rail car operations

To ensure safe operation on double stack rail car vehicles, both the lower and the upper containers shall be
supported by all four bottom ,comer fittings only. The bottom container shall be secured to the rail vehicle
through the bottom comer fittings eftherby twistlocks or other means which will ensure compliance with 9.1.
The upper container shall be secured to the lower container through the bottom comer fittings either by
twisUcicks or other meanswhich will ensurecompliance with 9.1. It is noted that these rail cars should always
be shoved to rest during operations, l.e, 'shunting' should not be allowed. An example of a securing lifting
used for transport by rail and of a double stack rail vehicle is shownin Figure 29.
To ensure safe operation:
the posftion of the securing devices shall be readily apparent:
before the vehide is moved, the securement of the container shall be checked:
before the containers are lifted, all locking devices shall be released.

Price Group 7

Amendment No.3 to IS 7622 : 200I/IS0 3874: 1997

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x: I ,

t, I

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fll

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\

I)

al Overall view of a typical double atack rail car

b) Detail of securing fitting

Figure 29 - Example of double atack rail car with securing fittlnga in common uae

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 2ool/lS0 3874: 1997

AMENDMENT 4: 45 ft containers
PageS
Replace Table 1 with the following:

Table 1 - Summary of specified lifting methods

SUbclause

6.2

Description
Top lilt '
spreader

6.3

Toplilt
sling

6.4

Bottom lilt
sling

6.5

Side lilt:
method 1

6.6

Sidelift:
method 2

6.7

Sidelift:
method 3

Endlift:
method 1

6.9

End lilt:
method 2

6.10

Forktilt

Container types

Container type E at

Container type E at

A,B,CandD

40 It position

45 It position

C:J ~ tbJ
~ ~ ~
~

~JJ

~ ~

1C:j] ~

;ti ~ ~

ti

Notapplicable to type E
(45 It) containers

Notapplicable to type E
(45 It) containers

Notapplicable 10 type E
(45 It) containers

Notapplicable 10 type E
(45 II) containers

.~

Notapplicable to type E
(45 It) containers

Notapplicable 10 type E
(45 It) containers

Notapplicable 10 type E
(45 It) containers

Not applicable 10 type E

(45 It) containers

~
~

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 2001/lS0 3874 : 1997

Page 6, Tabla 2
Raplace the existing Table 2 by the following, which includes container types lEE and lEEE:
Table 2 - Size designation referred to In Tables 3 to 12
Nominal length

External height

ft

<243amm
(aftOin)

2438mm
(a ftO in)

2591 rTun
(a ft 6 In)

2a96rnm
(9ft6in)

13,716

45

lEE

lEEE

12

40

lAX

1M

30

lBX

lA
lB

lAAA
lBBB

20

lC

lCC

10

lCX
lOX

10

NOTE

188

All unls have, nominal width of 2 438 mm (8 ft 0 in).

Page 6
6.2 Top 11ft spreader
Make the existing Figure 2 into Figure 2a) wKh the caption:
a) lifting containers other than type E
Add a new part b) to Figure 2:
40 It position

45 It posKion

b) Lifting type E containers

Figure 2 -

lifting by means of a top 11ft spreader

Replace the existing subclause 6.2.2 by the following:

6.2.2 Lifting devices shall be properly engaged. Gathering devices shall impinge on corner or
intermediate fl\tings only.

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 200IlIS0 3874: 1997

Page 7, Table 3
Replace the existing Table 3 by the following, which includes containertypes EEE and EE.
Table 3 - Applicability of top lift spreaders

DAl'owed
Em

[ ] Not allowed (or not applicable)

contWner

G"",,,.

P,\IN

ur

n
Bulk: non--

IlU
RE,RT

""""'"
TMIt for IlquicSl n

RS

ps..

TN,RT

TG

BK
PI.

ee

etelllld bed ends

lIl11d fnM-standl

....-..

. "'"

PF

........

PC

folding free-11IrIdln; posts. erected

PC

and foIdlllll endI.taIded

PC

...-

""""",
posts,
...-

foIdinIl fr8Ntltdng

folded

P1l1l1orTn-bued with~ ~

1) Top lift possible with extensions only.

PF

complete.w folding endI, erected

~_

')

PC

PO

"'"

I1I1I1I1I111111

Page 7

6.3 Top lift sling

Makethe existing Figure3 into Figure3a) with the caplion:
aj Ufllng containers otha' than type E

Add a new part b) to Figure 3:

40 ft position

45 ft position

b) Lifting type E containers

Figure 3 - Lifting by means of a top lift sling

Amendment No.4 to /S 7622: 200/I/SO 3874: /997

Replace the existing subclause 6.3.1 by the following (to include "intermediate"):

6.3.1 The container is lifted by all four top corneror intermediate fillings with forcesapplied other than
vertically.
Page 8, Table 4
Replace the existing Table 4 by the following, which includes container types EEE and EE:
Table 4 - Applicability of top slings
Key.

AHowed .

~ NotaIowed

(I)(

not

~plitablet
Ce>ntelner type

epontop
Bulk: noopr. ..urlHllbox

Tank for llqlidllnd QU8$

1)

CenlRl of gravity may be eccentric.

2)

For 10 and lOX cootaino~, tile lifting forces shall be ""plied at an anglo nolloss than 60' to tho horizontal,

NOTE

centre ofgravity may be mobile, e,g, liqUid, bulk or hanging loads.

Page 9

6.4 Bottom 11ft sling

Make the existing Figure 5 into Figure 5a) with the caption:
a) Ufllng containers other than type E

see Figure 4.

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 2001llS0 3874 : 1997

Add a newpartb) to Figure 5:

40 ft position

45 ft position

b) Lifting type E containers

Figure 5 - Lifting by means of a bottom lift sling

Replace the existing subclause 6.4.1 by the following (to include "intermediate"):
6.4.1 The container is liftedfrom side apertures of four bottom corneror intermediate fillings by means
of slings. The bottom sling attachment shall bearon the comer or intermediate fittings only and should
be such to exert lifting forces not morethan 38 mm awayfrom the outerface of the cornerfittings (see
Figure 6).

Page 10, Table 5

Replace the existing Table 5 by the following, which includes container types EEEand EE:
Table 5 - Applicability of bottom lift slings

0-

~ Not aao-d (or rlOlappIiaIble)

Container typII
G8nenJI purpose

-top

Bulk:non-pntIlUrtZIG"box

T""""

GP.IIN
UT

BU

RS
Tank~liqIJdamga_

')

""

, ,

RE,RT 1)

1)

1)

TN,RT
TG

Bulk: non-prnaurlzedlhopper pntSlUl1zed

~-.,

OK
Pl

CCIllllell ,net bed n.

PF

fixed free.atlIndlng pam.

p,

complete and fokIing tIndI, erected

PC

condition

....

""'''''',

Pl8tkllmtlIsed with campi_ luperstuclure

""

.....

1)

centre of gravity may be eccentric.

2)

centre of gravitymay be mobile, e.g. liquid,bulk Of hangingload.

PS

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 2001/lS0 3874 : 1997

Page 10, Table 6

Replace the existing Table 6 by the following, which includes container types 1EEE and 1EE:
Table 6 - Lifting angles for loaded containers
Container size designation

lifting angle, a, min.

lAAA; 1M; lA; lAX; lEEE; lEE

30"

lBBB; lBB; lB; lBX

37"

lCC; lC; lCX

45"

10; lOX

60"

Pages 10 and 11

6.5 SIde 11ft: Method 1

Make the existing Figure 7 into Figure 7a) with the caption:
a) Uftlng containers other than type E

Add a new part b) to Figure 7:

40 ft position

45 ft position

b) Lifting type E containers

Figure 7 - lifting by mesns of a side 11ft (method 1)

Replace the existing subclause 6.5.1 by the following (to include "intermediate'):
6.5.1 The container is lifted by means of a side 11ft frame designed to lift a container by the two botIom
comer or intermediate fittings of one side and to restrain II by the two top corner or Intermediate fIItIngs
of the same side.

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 2001llS0 3874: 1997

Page 11, Table 7

Replace the existing Table7 by the following, which includes container types EEEand EE:
Table 7 - Applicability of side lift lmethod i)

[]I

0-

No!: IIIowed(or not IIpplicable)

- ....

EEE EE. AAA AA A AX B88

Open top

UT

R~RT

Tankforllquidlltlldgaau

TN,RT

.s
TO

.......

PL

compI. and bed fInCSI

PF

f1lli1d~ngpoltl

PF

CIIll'lJHIe Mel folding endI,.edId PC

-.,

,,""

I) . Centre 01 gravity may be eeeentri<:.

2)

certnI of gravitymay be mobil.g. liquid. bulkor hanging load.

Pages 11 and 12

8.6 Side 11ft: Method 2

Make the existing Figure 8 into Figure 8a) withthe caption:
a) Lifting containers other thsn type E

Add a newpartb) to Figure 8:

40 It position

45 It position

b) Wiling type E containers

Figure 8 - Lifting by means of a side 11ft (method 2)

Amendment No.4 to IS 7622: 200I/IS0 3874: 1997

Replace the existing subclause 6.6.1 by the following (to include "intermediate"):
6.6.1 The container is lifted by means of a side lift frame designed to lift a container by the two top
corner or. intermediate fltlings of one side and to take the reaction forces on the bottom corner or
intermediate fittings of the same side or on suitable corner post areas above those cornerfillings (see
Figure 9).
Page 12, Table 8
Repla<:e the existing Table 8 by the following, which includes container types EEE and EE:
Table 8 - Applicability of side lift (method 2)

.,

0-

......

~Not~(ornot.'applc:al:Q)
ConIfIlMr type

-top

Genaralpurpose

"",,,'''

...

Platform-based withCOflllI_ IUper1lI'UCtI.n

1)

centre 01 gravity may be """""tric.

2)

centre of gravity may be mobile, e.g. liquid, bulk orhanging loads.

NOTE
When using this method. care should be taken to ensure that under dynamic conditions the container is not
subjected to undue deflection ordamage.

Page 13

6.7 Side lift: Method 3

Inserta new paragraph in 6.7.1:
Sidelift (method 3) is not allowed for EE and EEE containers.

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Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 200111503874: 1997

Page 13, Table 9

Replace the existing Table9 by the following, which includes container types EEE and EE:
Table 9 - Applicability of aide 11ft (method 3)

E2J NoI.aowed lornot~)

ContainertvP.

-lOp

1)

Centre of gnlVity may be eccentric.

Side lift (molhod 3) is notallowedfor EE and EEE containers.

NOTE
The use of piggybackers has never been recognized by ISO and may cause damage due to excessive stressa. to
containers operated insuch a way.

Page 14
6.8 End 11ft: Method 1
Inserta newparagraph in 6.8.1:
End lift (method 1) is not allowed for EE and EEEcontainers.

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Amendment No.4 to IS 7622: 2001/lS0 3874: 1997

Page 14, Teble 10

Replace the existing Table 10 by the following, which includes container types EEE and EE:
Table 10 - Applicability of end lift (method 1)

0- D

Not allowed(or not appIicMlle)

-top
Tankfor liquids n

gaNI

End lift (method 1)is notallowed for EE and EEEcontainers.

NOTE
VVhen usingthis method, care should be taken to ensure that under dynamicc:onditions the container Is not subjected 10
undue deflection or damage.

Peges 14 and 15

6,9 End lift Method 2

lnserta new paragraph in 6.9.1:
End lift (method 2) is not allowed for EE and EEEcontainers.

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Amendment No.4 to IS 7622: 2001/lS0 3874: 1997

Page 15, Table 11

Replace theexisting Table 11 by the following, which indudes cootainer types EEEand EE:
Table 11 - Applicability of and 11ft (method

DAloweG

21

DNot~ (or nat appIIcII:lIe)

--"',..,.."

Bulk:nO'

~IW"

7F1zeciIbcoc

End lilI (melhod 2) is not alla.ved for EE and EEEcontainers.

NOTE
undue _

When using this method, care sholJd be taken to ensure that under dynamic condittons the container is not subjected to
or damage.

Pages 15 and 16

6.10 Fork lifts

Inserta newparagraph in 6.10.1 :
The use of fork liftsis not allowed for EE and EEEcontainers.

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Amendment No. 4to IS 7622: 200111503874: 1997

Page 16, Table 12

Replace the existing Table 12by the folloWing, whichincludes contaoer types EEE and EE:

0-

Table 12- Applicability of fork lifts

Not lIIIoWed (ot notWiCllbll)

-.

EUk:n~

....,

P11t1am blNdtMlhCCllTlPIeMi~
and

1)

Centro of gravitymaybe ecce~

2)

centre of gnlvity maybe mobile, e.g.liquid, bulkor henging load.

ForkIlfto are notallowed lor EE end EEE containe...

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Amendment No.4 to IS 7622 : 200111503874: 1997

Add the following figure before Annex A:

Figure 30 - 45 It container with comer and Intennedlate fitllngs

(TED 12)

Reprogntphy Unit, BIS,NewDelhi. India

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