SIST EN 12712:2001
(Main)Plastics jerricans - Jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 60 l for optimal utilization of pallet sizes 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm
Plastics jerricans - Jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 60 l for optimal utilization of pallet sizes 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm
This European standard specifies the characteristics and dimensions of plastic jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 litres to 60 litres for optimal utilization of pallet sizes of 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm.
Kunststoffbehältnisse - Kanister mit einem Nennvolumen von 20 l bis 60 l für optimale Nutzung der Paletten 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm und 1140 mm x 1140 mm
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Merkmale und Maße von Kanistern, hergestellt aus Kunststoff, mit einem Nennvolumen von 20 Liter bis 60 Liter zur optimalen Nutzung der Palettengrößen 800 x 1200, 1000 x 1200 und 1140 x 1140 mm fest.
Jerricanes en matieres plastiques - Jerricanes d'une capacité nominale de 20 l a 60 l pour utilisation optimale des palettes 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm et 1140 mm x 1140 mm
La présente norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques et les dimensions des jerricanes en matières plastiques d'une capacité nominale de 20 l à 60 l pour l'utilisation optimale des palettes de 800 x 1200 mm, 1000 x 1200 mm et 1140 x 1140 mm.
Plastične ročke - Plastične ročke z nazivno prostornino od 20 do 60 l za optimalni izkoristek palete velikosti 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm in 1140 mm x 1140 mm
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2001
- Technical Committee
- EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2001
- Due Date
- 01-Feb-2001
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2001
Overview
EN 12712:2000 (CEN) defines the characteristics and dimensions of plastic jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 60 l for optimal utilization of pallet sizes 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm. This European standard helps manufacturers, packers and logistics professionals design and select plastics jerricans that maximize pallet load efficiency and compatibility across common pallet formats.
Key topics and requirements
The standard specifies high‑level requirements focused on dimensional and functional compatibility so users can achieve efficient stacking and transport. Key topics include:
- Nominal capacity range: jerricans from 20 l to 60 l.
- Dimensional characteristics: defined container dimensions and form factors to align with pallet footprint and stacking patterns (to optimize use of 800×1200, 1000×1200, and 1140×1140 pallets).
- Pallet utilization: guidance to ensure jerrican sizes and layouts enable efficient pallet loading and minimize unused pallet area.
- Functional features: aspects such as handling, closure interfaces and basic shape considerations that affect pallet layout and transport (as covered by the standard’s scope).
Note: EN 12712:2000 focuses on the characteristics and dimensions required for pallet optimization; it does not replace product‑specific performance or material testing standards unless referenced.
Applications
EN 12712:2000 is practical for:
- Packaging design and product development teams specifying plastics jerricans for liquids and bulk chemicals.
- Manufacturers optimizing jerrican molds and dimensions for mass production and pallet efficiency.
- Logistics, warehousing and transport planners improving pallet loading density and reducing freight costs.
- Procurement and supply chain managers selecting containers that conform to European pallet patterns and storage systems.
Using jerricans sized per EN 12712 can reduce transport costs, improve warehouse utilization and simplify intermodal handling by aligning container dimensions with standard pallet formats.
Who uses this standard
- Container and plastic packaging manufacturers
- Industrial chemical and liquid packagers
- Logistics and distribution companies
- Procurement and quality assurance teams
- Standards bodies and conformity assessment organizations
Related standards
- EN 12712:2000 is part of packaging and container standards for barrels, drums and canisters (ICS 55.140). Organizations should also consult standards covering material safety, closure performance, transport regulations and pallet specifications for a complete compliance and design solution.
Keywords: EN 12712:2000, plastics jerricans, 20 l to 60 l, pallet sizes 800×1200, 1000×1200, 1140×1140, jerrican dimensions, packaging standard, pallet optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12712:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics jerricans - Jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 60 l for optimal utilization of pallet sizes 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the characteristics and dimensions of plastic jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 litres to 60 litres for optimal utilization of pallet sizes of 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm.
This European standard specifies the characteristics and dimensions of plastic jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 litres to 60 litres for optimal utilization of pallet sizes of 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm and 1140 mm x 1140 mm.
SIST EN 12712:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.140 - Barrels. Drums. Canisters. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12712:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 80/232/EEC, 87/356/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Kunststoffbehältnisse - Kanister mit einem Nennvolumen von 20 l bis 60 l für optimale Nutzung der Paletten 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm und 1140 mm x 1140 mmJerricanes en matieres plastiques - Jerricanes d'une capacité nominale de 20 l a 60 l pour utilisation optimale des palettes 800 mm x 1200 mm, 1000 mm x 1200 mm et 1140 mm x 1140 mmPlastics jerricans - Jerricans with a nominal capacity of 20 l to 60 l for optimal utiliz
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