This European standard specifies general design and safety principles for the four main styles of roll container -
Demountable, Folding, Nesting and Rigid and the seven derived forms as defined in EN 12674-1, Roll containers-Terminology.
All styles of roll container defined in EN 12674-1 irrespective of the materials from which they are made should
conform to the normative parts of this standard.
It is also applicable to dollies, as defined in EN 12674-1, whether or not intended for side frame or post fitment.
It is not applicable to the specialised use of fork lift and reach trucks with purpose-built roll containers.
Die für Rollbehälter erforderlichen Hauptabmessungen und die zulässigen Belastungen für die vier wichtigsten Typen (zerlegbare, klappbare, ineinanderschlichtbare und feste Bauweise) sind festgelegt. In einem informativen Anhang werden Sicherheitsaspekte behandelt.