BS EN 13044-2-2011 pdf download.Intermodal Loading Units – Markin Part 2 : Markings of swap bodies related to rail operation.
This BS EN 13044-2 specifies:
a) an ILU identification system with an associated system for verifying the accuracy of its use, having mandatory marks for the presentation of the identification system for visual interpretation: and
b) a coding system for data on ILU size, with corresponding marks for their display:
C) mandatory operational marks:
d) physical presentation of the marks on the ILU.
This part of the European Standard prescribes the system of operational data for the codification of the swap bodies. The codification assigns a maximum profile for the cover area available at the rail tracks to the swap bodies in order to enable the selection of those rail tracks on which these swap bodies can be transported without any danger.
This part of the European Standard prescribes furthermore the additional operational markings, which are necessary for railway operation.
This European Standard does not cover temporary operational marks of any kind, permanent marks, data plates, etc. which may be required by intergovernmental agreements. national legislation or non-governmental organisations other than CEN.
NOTE Some of the major international conventions whose container-marking requirements are not covered in this European Standard are as follows:
– International Convention for Safe Containers (UN/lMO 1992);
– Customs Convention on Containers 1956 and 1972:
– Customs Convention on International Movement of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR..Convention) 1959 and 1975.
It should not be assumed that this list is exhaustive.
This European Standard does not cover the display of technical data on Swap tanks (see EN 1432) nor does It, In any way. include identification marks or safety signs for items of cargo which may be carried in swap bodies.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
EN 13044-1, Swap bodies — Marking — Part 1: Markings for identification
CENITS 13853, Swap bodies for combined transport — Stackable swap bodies type C 745-S16 — Dimensions, design requirements and testing
UIC 596-6, Conveyance of road vehicles on wagons — Technical organisalion — Conditions for coding
combined-transport load units and combined-transport lines
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following term and definition apply.
Intermodal Loading Unit
ILU
loading unit suitable for European intermodal transport on road, rail, inland waterway and sea, which is not an
ISO-container according to ISO 830
EXAMPLE Amongst others swap body, semi-trailer.
4 Operational markings
4.1 Purpose of the operational markings
The operational marking covers the information for codification ana 101 approvai 01 me swap booies ior transportation within the European railway network. The assignment of the operational markings includes:
— the approval of the swap bodies to be transported on the European railway network;
— the assignment of a profile code according to UIC 596-6 for these specific swap bodies.
It is up to the owner of the swap body to choose a horizontal or vertical plate according to the geometry
(shape) of the unit or to the place available.
4.2 Structure of the operational marking
A swap body shall be marked according to Figure 1 and Figure 2. The marking with a two-digit profile number is valid for swap bodies having a width equal to or less than 2 550 mm, or a three-digit profile number is valid for swap bodies having a width greater than 2 550 mm but not more than 2 600 mm.
5 Location of the marking
The marking plates shall be fixed on each side wall of the swap bodies, preferably at the lower area near the
front end (see also EN 13044-1).
6 Assignment of the profile code
The assignment of the profile code shall be according to UIC 596-6.
7 Allocation bodies for coding and their responsibilities
The allocation and assignment of the operational markings for the codification of the swap bodies according to Figure 1 or Figure 2 shall be done only by a Railway Undertaking (RU) certified in Europe or any other approved authority in the country concerned.
Operational markings for codification of swap bodies shall only be assigned for swap bodies fulfilling all tests according to EN 283.
The allocation body is obliged to document the assignment of the codification to the specific swap bodies for later checks.
8 Other operational marks
8.1 General
The marks in this section are not intended to correspond to any particular code (e.g. foc use in data transmission 01 any other purpose). They are solely intended as markings for use on swap bodies to convey specific information or give visual warnings.BS EN 13044-2-2011 pdf download.