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Swap bodies for combined transport - Stackable swap bodies type C 745-S16 -
Dimensions, design requirements and testing
Wechselbehälter für den kombinierten Verkehr - Stapelbare Wechselbehälter Typ C 745-
S16 - Abmessungen, Konstruktionsanforderungen und Prüfung
Caisses mobiles pour transport combiné - Caisse gerbable de type C 745-S16 -
Dimensions, exigences de conception et essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 13853:2003
ICS:
55.180.10 9HþQDPHQVNLNRQWHMQHUML General purpose containers
SIST-TS CEN/TS 13853:2004 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 13853
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
December 2003
ICS 55.180.10
English version
Swap bodies for combined transport – Stackable swap bodies
type C 745-S16 – Dimensions, design requirements and testing
Caisses mobiles pour transport combiné – Caisse gerbable Wechselbehälter für den kombinierten Verkehr –
de type C 745-S16 – Dimensions, exigences de conception Stapelbare Wechselbehälter Typ C 745-S16 –
et essais Abmessungen, Konstruktionsanforderungen und Prüfung
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This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 9 November 2003 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available. It
is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible
conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.
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Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2003 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 13853:2003 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents
Contents. 2
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 General. 5
3.1 Characteristics of stackable swap bodies . 5
3.2 Type description . 5
4 Dimensions and Ratings . 5
5 Design requirements . 9
5.1 General. 9
5.2 Corner fittings . 9
5.3 Base structure. 9
5.4 End structure. 10
5.5 Side structure. 10
5.6 Walls. 10
5.7 Optional features. 10
6 Testing . 11
6.1 General. 11
6.2 Test No. 1—Stacking . 11
6.3 Test No. 2— Lifting from the four top corner fittings. 12
6.4 Test No. 3—Lifting from the four intermediate bottom fittings. 13
6.5 Test No. 4—Lifting from the four bottom fittings . 13
6.6 Test No. 5—Restraint (longitudinal). 14
6.7 Test No. 6—Strength of end walls. 14
6.8 Test No. 7—Strength of side walls. 14
6.9 Test No. 8—Strength of the roof (where provided) . 15
6.10 Test No. 9—Floor strength. 15
6.11 Test No. 10—Rigidity (transverse) . 16
6.12 Test No. 11— Rigidity (longitudinal) . 16
6.13 Test No. 12 — Lifting from fork-lift pockets. 17
6.14 Test No. 13—Lifting from the base at grappler arm positions. 17
6.15 Test No. 14—Stability of swap body on supporting legs . 17
6.16 Test No. 15—Weatherproofness. 18
7 Marking . 18
Annex A (normative) Diagrammatic representation of capabilities appropriate to stackable swap
bodies type C 745-S16. 19
Annex B (normative) Prohibition sign of not allowed configurations . 24
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Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 13853:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 119 “Swap bodies
for Combined Goods Transport”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
For a couple of years already an increased demand for a new type of containers with pallet-wide load areas
has been registered on the European transport market, capable of being lifted more efficiently, faster and
more safely by upper corner castings and able to be stacked for the purpose of storage at the terminal and
during the transport with short sea and inland waterway ships.
This Technical Specification shall ensure the development of such new containers concerning their
compatibility with each other and to their compatibility with the existing European system of transport and
handling equipment.
Furthermore, this Technical Specification shall define the requested minimum of safety and reliability during
the operation of these new containers.
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1 Scope
This Technical Specification specifies dimensions, design requirements and testing requirements of stackable
swap bodies type C 745-S16 which are suitable for domestic and international multimodal conveyance by
road, rail, short sea and coastal sea transport (including Ro/Ro or ferry transport) and inland waterways.
2 Normative references
This Technical Specification incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this Technical Specification only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 283:1991, Swap bodies – Testing
EN 284:1992, Swap bodies – Swap bodies of class C – Dimensions and general requirements
EN 12640, Securing of cargo on road vehicles – Lashing points on commercial vehicles for goods
transportation – Minimum requirements and testing
EN 13044, Swap bodies – Coding identification and marking
ISO 668:1995, Series 1 freight containers – Classification, dimensions and ratings
ISO 1161:1984, Series 1 freight containers – Corner fittings – Specification
ISO 1496-1:1990, Series 1 freight containers – Specification and testing – Part 1: General cargo containers for
general purpose
3 General
3.1 Characteristics of stackable swap bodies
Stackable swap bodies combine basic dimensional and design features of non-stackable swap bodies in
compliance with EN 284 and requirements and testing criteria of ISO containers in compliance with
ISO 1496-1. In addition to EN 284, stackable swap bodies shall be equipped with top corner fittings to permit
top lift handling.
3.2 Type description
Type C 745-S16 is a stackable swap body designed for 16 t rating having the following features:
- a swap body specific base structure such as steering tunnel and supporting legs,
- ISO series 1 freight container specific structural strength, in particular full ISO stacking abilities, to permit
conveyance by short sea and coastal sea.
4 Dimensions and Ratings
The external dimensions of the stackable swap body C 745-S16 shall be in compliance with table 1 and the
following figures. The rating R of a stackable swap body is its maximum gross mass; i.e., the maximum value
for operation and the minimum value for design.
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Table 1 — External dimensions and rating
Dimensions in millimetres
d - d or d - d or d - d or 1) rating
1 2 3 4 5 6
type length width height max.
d - d d - d d - d R
2 1 4 3 6 5

0  0
7450
C 745-S16 2550 13 max. 16 max. 2 900 16 t
-12-10
1) The International Union of Railways code for categories UIC 596-6 shall be taken into consideration to assure transportation without hindrance on the
main railway lines of continental Europe.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 — Swap body type C 745-S16
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dimension in millimetres
Figure 2 — Side view of swap body type C 745-S16
dimension in millimetres
Figure 3 — Detail X of figure 2
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dimension in millimetres
Figure 4 — Top view of swap body type C 745-S16
dimension in millimetres
Figure 5 — Bottom view of swap body type C 745-S16
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5 Design requirements
5.1 General
Stackable swap bodies shall be capable of fulfilling the following requirements.
The swap body shall be capable of withstanding the loads and loadings detailed in clause 6.
The strength requirements for swap bodies are given in diagrammatic form in annex A (these requirements
are applicable to all swap bodies except where otherwise stated). They apply to swap bodies as complete
units.
As the effects of loads encountered under any dynamic operating condition should only approach, but not
exceed, the effects of the corresponding test loads, it is implicit that the capabilities of swap bodies indicated
in annex A and demonstrated by the tests described in clause 6 shall not be exceeded in any mode of
operation.
Any closure in a swap body, which, if unsecured, could lead to a hazardous situation, shall be provided with
an adequate securing system having external indication of the positive security of that closure in the
appropriate operating position.
In particular, doors should be capable of being securely fastened in the open and closed position.
Any removable roof or roof section shall be fitted with locking devices such that an observer at ground level
can check (when the swap body is on a rail or highway carrying vehicle) that its roof is secured.
All closed swap bodies and all open swap bodies fitted with covers, which were designed for them, shall be
weatherproof as required by the test described in clause 6.16).
5.2 Corner fittings
Stackable swap bodies C 745-S16 shall be equipped with top and bottom corner fittings located in the corner
posts and additionally four intermediate bottom fittings with the positioning as specified for 1C ISO containers
(see figures 1 to 5). The strength requirements for all corner fittings and intermediate fittings are given in
ISO 1161.
The upper faces of the top corner fittings shall protrude above the top of the swap body by a minimum of
12,5 mm.
The "top of the swap body" means the highest level of the cover of the swap body, for example the level of the
top of a soft cover. However, if reinforced zones or protection plates are provided to afford protection to the
roof in the vicinity of the top corner fittings, such plates and their securements shall not protrude above the
upper faces of the top corner fittings. The vertical clearance between the upper faces of the top corner fittings
and the upper faces of the protection plates shall be 5 mm minimum. These plates shall not extend more than
750 mm from either end of the swap body but may extend the full width.
5.3 Base structure
5.3.1 For stackable swap bodies C 745-S16 under dynamic conditions, or the static equivalent thereof, with
the swap body having a load uniformly distributed over the floor in such a way that the combined mass of the
swap body and test load is equal to 1,8R, no part of the base of the swap body shall deflect more than 12 mm
below the base plane (bottom faces of the lower corner fittings).
5.3.2 The base structure shall be designed to withstand all forces, particularly lateral forces, induced by the
cargo in service. This is particularly important where provisions are made for securement of cargo to the base
structure of the swap body.
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5.3.3 Stackable swap bodies C 745-S16 shall be equipped with a base structure as specified in EN 284.
5.3.3.1 Stackable swap bodies C 745-S16 shall be equipped with supporting legs as specified in EN 284.
Testing requirements of supporting legs are specified in EN 283:1991, clause 5.11.
5.3.3.2 Stackable swap bodies C 745-S16 shall be equipped with a steering tunnel as specified in
EN 284. Contrary to EN 284, the lower faces of the load transfer areas of the steering tunnel shall be located
+2 mm
6 mm
-0 mm
above the plane of the bottom faces of the bottom corner fittings and intermediate fittings. Apart from the
bottom corner fittings, bottom intermediate fittings and bottom side rails, no part of the swap body shall project
below this plane.
However, protection plates may be provided in the vicinity of the bottom corner fittings to afford protection to
the understructure.
Such protection plates shall not extend more than 550 mm from the outer end and not more than 470 mm
from the side faces of the bottom corner fittings, and their lower faces shall be at least 5 mm above the lower
faces of the bottom corner fittings of the swap body.
5.4 End structure
The lateral deflection of the top of the swap body with respect to the bottom of the swap body, at the time it is
under full transverse rigidity test conditions, shall not cause the sum of the changes in length of the two
diagonals to exceed 60 mm.
5.5 Side structure
The longitudinal deflection of the top of the swap body with respect to the bottom of the swap body, at the time
it is under full longitudinal rigidity test conditions, shall not exceed 25 mm.
5.6 Walls
Where openings are provided in end or side walls, the ability of these walls to withstand tests as described in
clause 6.7 and 6.8 shall not be impaired.
5.7 Optional features
5.7.1 Fork-lift pockets
Fork-lift pockets used for handling stackable swap bodies C 745-S16 in the loaded or unloaded condition may
be provided as optional features.
The fork-lift pockets, where provided, shall meet the requirements of EN 284.
5.7.2 Grappler arms or similar devices
Fixtures for handling swap bodies C 745-S16 by means of grappler arms or similar devices may be provided
as optional features. The grappler arm lifting devices, where provided, shall meet the requirements of EN 284.
5.7.3 Cargo securing devices
Cargo securing devices may be provided as optional features. The requirements for such devices are
specified in EN 12640.
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6 Testing
6.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, swap bodies complying with the design requirements specified in clause 5 shall, in
addition, be capable of withstanding the tests specified in 6.2 to 6.16, as applicable.
Swap bodies shall be tested in the condition in which they are designed to be operated. Also, swap bodies
equipped with removable structural items shall be tested with these items in position. It is recommended that
the test for weatherproofness (as specified in clause 6.16) be carried out last.
6.1.1 The symbol P denotes the maximum payload of the swap body to be tested, that is:
P = R – T
where R is the rating
T is the tare.
NOTE R, P and T, by definition, are in units of mass. Where test requirements are based on the gravitational forces
derived from these values, those forces, which are inertial forces, are indicated thus:
Rg, Pg, Tg
The units of which are in Newton or multiples thereof. The word ”load”, when used to describe a physical quantity to which
units may be ascribed implies mass. The word ”loading”, for example as in ”internal loading”, implies force.
6.1.2 The test loads or loadings within the swap body shall be uniformly distributed.
6.1.3 The test load or loading specified in all of the following tests are the minimum requirements.
6.2 Test No. 1—Stacking
6.2.1 General
This test shall be carried out to prove the ability of a fully loaded stackable swap body to support a
superimposed mass of swap bodies, taking into account conditions aboard ships at sea and the relative
eccentricities between superimposed swap bodies.
Table 2 specifies the force to be applied as a test to each pair of corner fittings and the superimposed mass
that the test force represents.
6.2.2 Procedure
The swap body shall be placed on four level pads, one under each of
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