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    AS 3711.6-2000

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    Freight containers Tank containers (Reconfirmed 2016)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  26-02-2024

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  24-01-2000

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies the basic requirements for the specification and testing of Series 1 and Series R tank containers suitable for the carriage of gases and liquids, including solid substances, which may be loaded or unloaded as liquids either for gravity or pressure discharge, for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport. This Standard has been reproduced from ISO1496-3:1995 and introduces requirements for series R containers in an appendix.

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    Committee ME-068
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 29/07/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/07/2016
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    First published as part of AS 1727-1975.AS 2553 first published 1982.AS 1727-1975 and AS 2553-1982 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS/NZS 3711.6:1993.Revised and designated as AS 3711.6-2000.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated as AS 1727-1975 and AS 2553-1982. Revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 3711.6:1993. Revised and designated as AS 3711.6-2000.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 3711.3:1993 Freight containers Corner fittings
    AS 3711.1-2000 Freight containers Classification, dimensions and ratings
    AS/NZS 3711.2:1993 Freight containers Terminology
    AS 3711.9-2000 Freight containers Coding, identification and marking (Reconfirmed 2016)

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 1596:2002 The storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 4326-2008 The storage and handling of oxidizing agents
    AS 3961-2005 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
    AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 3711.10-2000 Freight containers Handling and securing (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 3711.9-2000 Freight containers Coding, identification and marking (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 5026:2012 The storage and handling of Class 4 dangerous goods
    AS/NZS 3788:2006 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas
    AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
    AS/NZS 3711.2:1993 Freight containers Terminology
    AS/NZS 1596:2014 The storage and handling of LP Gas
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