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THE MODULAR SYSTEM APPLIED TO REFRIGERATED CARGOES.

Author(s) : MEFFERT H. F. T.

Summary

MEETING ISO STANDARDS, THE MOST FLEXIBLE SOLUTION FOR THE UNIT LOAD (PALLET, ETC.), UNDER EUROPEAN CONDITIONS, IS THE 1,000 X 1,200 MM UNIT. FOR THE TRANSPORT VEHICLE,THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS NOMINAL OUTSIDE WIDTH IS 2,400 MM. THE NOMINAL WIDTH OF 2,200 MM OF ISO CONTAINERS REQUIRES SPECIAL STOWAGE PROCEDURES WITH CONSIDERABLE LOSS OF PAYING VOLUME. RAILCARS OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT PROFILE (3,150MM) PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WIDTH FOR INSULATION, STOWAGE CLEARANCE AND AIR SPACE.

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  • Original title: THE MODULAR SYSTEM APPLIED TO REFRIGERATED CARGOES.
  • Record ID : 1982-1020
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Developments in temperature controlled land transport./ Le développement du transport terrestre à température dirigée.
  • Publication date: 1981/03/03
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