CEN/TC 119/WG 7 - Cargo Securing

This document specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used as curtainsiders on intermodal loading units and commercial vehicles.
NOTE   The described tarpaulins according to this document only work for load securing with a body according to EN12642, Code XL or EN 283.

This document specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for lashing points for cargo securing on commercial vehicles and intermodal loading units for cargo transport.
This document does not apply to:
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units manufactured before publication of this standard;
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units designed and constructed exclusively for the transport of bulk materials;
-   Vehicles and intermodal loading units designed and constructed exclusively for the transport of specific cargo with particular securing requirements;
-   Vehicles (delivery vans) in conformance to ISO 27956;
-   ISO series 1 freight containers.

This document specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used on swap bodies and utility vehicles for road and road/rail combined (intermodal transport) traffic.

This European Standard applies to body structures on commercial vehicles and on trailers.
This European Standard sets out basic minimum requirements for standard vehicle bodies (side walls, front and rear walls) and for reinforced vehicle bodies and specifies appropriate tests.
This European Standard applies to all commercial vehicles which are related by design and body type to the body structures described below.
Forces applied according to the test requirements described below can be invoked for load securing purposes.
The floor of the vehicle is a part of the sub frame. As long as the floor strength is not defined, the manufacturer should give the necessary information. Testing of the axle load on the floor should be carried out analogous to EN 283. The result should be marked in locations according to chapter 6.
This European Standard does not apply to vans according to ISO 27956.

The transport stability of packages is a vital part of transport safety and the possibility of securing the cargo on different types of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs). This European standard specifies the requirements and different methods for testing the transport stability of packages.
A package means the complete product of the packing operation, consisting of the packaging and its contents prepared for transport.
The transport stability of the packages is divided to different levels depending on the capability to withstand the forces during the transport. This transport stability of the packages requires different types of CTUs and/or securing methods to obtain a safe cargo securing during the entire transport.
Before the package is prepared for the transport it can be defined as a handling unit without any transport packaging material to obtain transport stability. The minimum requirement for the stability of the handling unit is set to obtain a safe handling both before and after the transport.
The aim of the different test methods is to define the Transport Stability Level (TSL) of a package or handling unit.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used on swap bodies for combined transport and may be used for other applications, e.g. commercial vehicles.
NOTE 1   Tarpaulins of commercial vehicles which shall be operated in combined transport (i.e. rolling motorway) may adhere to this European Standard.
NOTE 2   Curtainsider tarpaulins which fulfil the requirements of this European Standard are not suitable for securing cargo. This European Standard does not contain any requirements in this respect. Requirements for securing of cargo are given in EN 12640 and prEN 12642 option XL.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used on swap bodies for combined transport and may be used for other applications.
NOTE 1   Requirements for tarpaulins used for curtainsiders are given in prEN 12641-2.
NOTE 2   Requirements for curtainsiders are specified in prEN 12641-2.

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for lashing points fitted to commercial vehicles and trailers with flatbed body construction of maximum total mass above 3,5 t and intended for general use. The standard does not apply to - Vehicles designed and constructed exclusively for the transportation of bulk materials; - Vehicles designed and constructed exclusively for the transportation of specific cargo with particular securing requirements.

This European Standard applies to body structures on commercial vehicles and on trailers with a maximum total weight of more than 3 500 kg.
This European Standard sets out basic minimum requirements for standard vehicle bodies (side walls, front and rear walls) and for reinforced vehicle bodies and specifies appropriate tests.
This European Standard does not apply to swap bodies, nor to box type vans, i.e. vehicles where the driver cabin and the cargo space form one unit.