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Care shall be taken when lifting a container whose centre of gravity is mobile or eccentric, e.g.

In the case of a single-point lift, special attention should be paid to the risk of the container tilting owing to eccentricity of the centre of gravity.

Care shall be taken to ensure that the equipment used is suitable for the load and is safely attached to the container and that the container is free to be handled.

As an example, when 60% of the load by mass is distributed in 50% of the container length measured from one end, the eccentricity corresponds to 5%.

Eccentricity of the center of gravity for the loaded container varies with the distribution of load within the container designers of containers and handling equipment should take this fact into account.

to avoid unacceptable load concentrations.

to avoid unacceptable vehicle axle loading.

to avoid overstressing either the container or the handling equipment.

The cargo shall be distributed throughout the container to ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as central and as low as possible:.

Wind and other environmental conditions must be considered when handling or securing containers.

The term loaded means the maximum gross weight rating of the container.

Unless otherwise confirmed, containers should be treated as loaded.

For the purpose of container handling and securing, a 'loaded container' is a container other than in the tare (empty) condition.

This information was developed from ISO Standards 668, 1161, 14Ĭontainer Lift Spreaders Container Lift Slings ISO Container Lifting This information is subject to change without notice and is outside of the control of Tandemloc. This information is provided as a convenient quick reference only. Rapid Ready/Custom Lift Beams in 5-7 Daysįlush & Raised Swivel Tiedowns - MIL-STD-209

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