What is BS EN 12674-4 - Roll container testing about?
Roll containers and dollies are equipment intended for moving goods. They comprise apparatus fitted with fixed and/or swivel castors. For roll containers, the superstructure comprises two or more frames which provide retention for items requiring transport or distribution.
BS EN 12674-4 specifies appropriate tests and levels of performance for roll containers and dollies manufactured in all materials, assembled for use and stacked for storage when tested in accordance with EN 12674-3. Test methods are given in EN 12674-3 which are supported by performance levels in BS EN 12674-4, which take account of the normal static and dynamic loads applied in use.
In order to calculate applied test loads a nominal safe working load of 250 kg is assumed in BS EN 12674-4 for every specimen. The value of 250 kg is not a normative level and may be reduced or increased by the testing body in collaboration with the specimen supplier/manufacturer. However, if different, the level used should be clearly stated in the test report.
Who is BS EN 12674-4 - Roll container testing for?
BS EN 12674-4 on roll containers testing is useful for:
- Manufacturers of roll containers and dollies
- Goods packaging and distribution industries
- Food packaging industries
- Industries where large volumes of goods need to be moved and stored
- Testing laboratories
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 12674-4 - Roll container testing?
Roll containers are an essential part of any storage logistics strategy, as well as being a flexible and economical means of transport. They have a wide range of uses across retail or in any industry where large volumes of goods need to be moved and stored on a regular basis. Also, they are very useful for moving goods, as well as storing or order picking.
BS EN 12674-4 specifies minimum levels of performance for critical tests, with reference to safety. Certain tests which are related only to longevity, quality control or need development are optional and if carried out may be subject to agreement between manufacturer and user. Tests are applied to fully assembled roll containers and dolly specimens.
BS EN 12674-4 walks through different tests such as stability tests, diagonal resistance test, side frame to base cantilever test, castor lateral load resistance test, distributed load floor test, localised edge impact loading on floor test, localised side/end base test, free-fall drop test, starting and rolling resistance test, stacking test, and mechanical lifting test. Following these tests, help you to ensure the quality and safety of the consumption of roll containers and dollies.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12674-4:2015 supersedes BS EN 12674-4:2006, which is withdrawn. BS EN 12674-4:2015 includes only technical change with respect to BS EN 12674-4:2006: modifications in the wording of the second paragraph in 5.2.