ISO/TS 19709-3:2016

TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 19709-3
First edition
2016-06-15
Transport packaging — Small load
container systems —
Part 3:
Bond Stackable System (BSS)
Emballage — Systèmes de transport de petites charges —
Partie 3: Systèmes à gerbage croisé (SCG)
Reference number
©
ISO 2016
© ISO 2016, Published in Switzerland
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Characteristics . 2
5 Dimensions, masses and applied loads . 2
5.1 BSS SLC . 2
5.1.1 Main dimensions and tolerances . 2
5.1.2 Detailed dimensions for BSS SLCs . 4
5.2 Accessories . 6
6 Essential functional features .12
6.1 BSS SLC .12
6.2 Carrying handles .13
6.3 Vertical ribs for lifting grippers .14
6.4 Centering holes .15
6.5 BSS-SLC base .15
7 Material .15
8 Marking and labelling .15
Annex A (informative) Bond stacking of palletized loads on transport pallets with a size of
1 200 mm × 1 000 mm .16
Annex B (informative) Colours .18
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
ISO 19709 consists of the following parts, under the general title Transport packaging — Small load
container systems:
— Part 1: Common requirements and test methods
— Part 2: Column Stackable System (CSS) [Technical Specification]
— Part 3: Bond Stackable System (BSS) [Technical Specification]
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Introduction
The small load container (SLC) system specified in this part of ISO 19709 was first conceived for
handling, storage and transport of goods and designed to meet the needs of automotives manufacturers
and their suppliers.
The multi-functional design of its elements allow a SLC system manufactured in accordance with
ISO 19709 to meet the requirements of different manual, mechanical and automatic handling, transport
and storage systems in the automotive industry transportation chain. It is likely that this system of
SLCs and accessories will frequently be used in a pool.
The special characteristic of the system specified in ISO 19709 is the self-securing mechanism of the
unit load in the column stack. For this reason this system is called column stackable system.
The CS system consists of the following elements:
— CSS-SLC;
— Lid [the prefix “D” reflects the German term for “lid” (Deckel)];
— Pallet cover [the prefix “A” reflects the German term for “cover” (Abdeckung)].
The use of CSS-SLC systems with palletized loads is discussed in Annex A.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 19709-3:2016(E)
Transport packaging — Small load container systems —
Part 3:
Bond Stackable System (BSS)
1 Scope
This part of ISO 19709 specifies the main characteristics and the testing of durable, reusable,
parallelepipedic containers and their accessories which form a bond stackable system (BSS) designed
to contain bulk or precisely located component loads up to maximum load of 20 kg used for automotive
industry applications.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
ISO 19709-1:— , Transport packaging — Small load container systems — Part 1: Common requirements
and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 19709-1 and the following apply.
3.1
BSS small load container
small load container (SLC) with special functional features which ensure a mutual compatibility
3.2
self-securing
design feature which allows the base of an BSS-SLC to interlock with a system pallet to ensure stability
of a stack of BSS-SLCs without use of additional securing measures such as strapping, stretch, or shrink
wrapping
3.3
pallet cover
system element with a safeguarding and protective function that closes the top of the loading unit with
a level surface that distributes the mass of overlying loads in a stack
3.4
SLC capacity
usable inner volume which is calculated by multiplying the usable inner length by the usable inner
width (both measured at half height) and the usable inner height
3.5
SLC lid (D 65, D 45, D 35)
BSS-SLC and CSS-SLC system elements with virtually neutral height for protection of the cargo
Note 1 to entry: The prefix “D” reflects the German term for “lid” (Deckel).
1) To be published.
Note 2 to entry: The number 65 means lid for the 600 mm × 400 mm size containers. The number 45 means lid
for the 400 mm × 300 mm size containers. The number 35 means lid for the 300 mm × 200 mm size containers.
3.6
SLC unit load
load consisting of a SLC which forms a unit for handling, transport, stacking and storage
4 Characteristics
The heights of BSS SLCs are determined in such a way that when used in combination with a 150 mm
high pallet and a cover they form a nominal unit load height of 1 000 mm (see Annex A).
The bond stackable system is characterized by the following features:
a) maximum load: 20 kg;
b) “load space” and “functional space for handling” are clearly separated;
c) smooth, flat internal SLC surfaces without undercuts permit rapid, reliable manual removal of the
contents and mechanical/automatic filling and emptying;
d) functional features see Clause 6.
5 Dimensions, masses and applied loads
5.1 BSS SLC
5.1.1 Main dimensions and tolerances
When tested in accordance with ISO 19709-1:—, Annex A, A.2.1, A.2.2 and A.2.4, the main dimensions of
the BSS SLC shall be as given in Table 1.
The flange height shall be 15 mm (see Figure 1).
Key
1 height ≥ flange height
Figure 1 — Flange height
The stacking clearance shall ensure an easy location when two BSS SLCs are stacked. Stacking clearance
in length and width of two BSS SLCs may not exceed 4,8 mm.
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To ensure the functioning of the BSS, the overall height of an individual BSS SLC shall be 147,5 mm or
213 mm or 280 mm.
NOTE For the area base module of 300 mm × 200 mm only, the height ratios of 147,5 mm is applicable.
Table 1 — Main dimensions of BSS SLCs
Dimensions in millimetres
Type Nominal Length Width Height Tolerance
dimension
outer inner tolerance outer inner tolerance total inner usable
L×W×H
inner
height
F
6429 × 400 × 280 257 242
0 0
6422 × 400 × 594 540 396 361,5 213 190 175 ±1
-4,8 -3,2
6415 × 400 × 147,5 124,5 109,5
4329 × 300 × 280 257 242
0 0
4322 × 300 × 396 342,5 297 263 213 190 175 ±1
-3,2 -2,4
4315 × 300 × 147,5 124,5 109,5
3215 300 297 241 0 198 161 0 147,5 144,5 129,5 ±1
× 200 ×
-2,4 -1,6
When tested in accordance with ISO 19709-1: —, Annex A, A.2.1, A.2.2 and A.2.4, volumes and masses of
BSS SLC shall be as given in Table 2.
Table 2 — Volumes and masses of BSS SLCs
Type Volume Tare mass Nominal load Nominal
dm ±1 % kg stacking load
kg kg
outer usable inner
(capacity)
6429 65 48 2,97
6422 51 34,9 2,6
6415 35 22 2,1
20 600
4329 33 22 1,85
4322 25,5 16,2 1,61
4315 17 10 1,29
3215 8,7 5,3 0,57 20 400
5.1.2 Detailed dimensions for BSS SLCs
Detailed dimensions for BSS SLC shall be as given in Figures 2, 3 and 4.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
a
Usable inner height.
SLC A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
type
6415 594 396 147,5 540 361,5 109,5 212 82 92 92 65,5 563 366 567 30 210 15 556 280 Ø4
6422 594 396 213 540 361,5 190 212 82 92 92 41,5 563 366 567 30 210 15 556 280 Ø4
6429 594 396 280 540 361,5 242 212 82 92 92 41,5 563 366 567 30 210 15 556 280 Ø4
Figure 2 — BSS SLC type 6415 and BSS SLC type 6429
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a
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
a
Usable inner height.
SLC type
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R T
4315 396 297 147,5 342,5 263 109,5 212 82 92 42,5 65,5 365 266 369,5 30 211 15 257 Ø4
4322 396 297 213 342,5 263 190 212 82 9 42,5 41,5 365
...

TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 19709-3
First edition
2016-06-15
Transport packaging — Small load
container systems —
Part 3:
Bond Stackable System (BSS)
Emballage — Systèmes de transport de petites charges —
Partie 3: Systèmes à gerbage croisé (SCG)
Reference number
©
ISO 2016
© ISO 2016, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
Ch. de Blandonnet 8 • CP 401
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel. +41 22 749 01 11
Fax +41 22 749 09 47
copyright@iso.org
www.iso.org
ii © ISO 2016 – All rights reserved

Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Characteristics . 2
5 Dimensions, masses and applied loads . 2
5.1 BSS SLC . 2
5.1.1 Main dimensions and tolerances . 2
5.1.2 Detailed dimensions for BSS SLCs . 4
5.2 Accessories . 6
6 Essential functional features .12
6.1 BSS SLC .12
6.2 Carrying handles .13
6.3 Vertical ribs for lifting grippers .14
6.4 Centering holes .15
6.5 BSS-SLC base .15
7 Material .15
8 Marking and labelling .15
Annex A (informative) Bond stacking of palletized loads on transport pallets with a size of
1 200 mm × 1 000 mm .16
Annex B (informative) Colours .18
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 122, Packaging.
ISO 19709 consists of the following parts, under the general title Transport packaging — Small load
container systems:
— Part 1: Common requirements and test methods
— Part 2: Column Stackable System (CSS) [Technical Specification]
— Part 3: Bond Stackable System (BSS) [Technical Specification]
iv © ISO 2016 – All rights reserved

Introduction
The small load container (SLC) system specified in this part of ISO 19709 was first conceived for
handling, storage and transport of goods and designed to meet the needs of automotives manufacturers
and their suppliers.
The multi-functional design of its elements allow a SLC system manufactured in accordance with
ISO 19709 to meet the requirements of different manual, mechanical and automatic handling, transport
and storage systems in the automotive industry transportation chain. It is likely that this system of
SLCs and accessories will frequently be used in a pool.
The special characteristic of the system specified in ISO 19709 is the self-securing mechanism of the
unit load in the column stack. For this reason this system is called column stackable system.
The CS system consists of the following elements:
— CSS-SLC;
— Lid [the prefix “D” reflects the German term for “lid” (Deckel)];
— Pallet cover [the prefix “A” reflects the German term for “cover” (Abdeckung)].
The use of CSS-SLC systems with palletized loads is discussed in Annex A.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/TS 19709-3:2016(E)
Transport packaging — Small load container systems —
Part 3:
Bond Stackable System (BSS)
1 Scope
This part of ISO 19709 specifies the main characteristics and the testing of durable, reusable,
parallelepipedic containers and their accessories which form a bond stackable system (BSS) designed
to contain bulk or precisely located component loads up to maximum load of 20 kg used for automotive
industry applications.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
ISO 19709-1:— , Transport packaging — Small load container systems — Part 1: Common requirements
and test methods
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 19709-1 and the following apply.
3.1
BSS small load container
small load container (SLC) with special functional features which ensure a mutual compatibility
3.2
self-securing
design feature which allows the base of an BSS-SLC to interlock with a system pallet to ensure stability
of a stack of BSS-SLCs without use of additional securing measures such as strapping, stretch, or shrink
wrapping
3.3
pallet cover
system element with a safeguarding and protective function that closes the top of the loading unit with
a level surface that distributes the mass of overlying loads in a stack
3.4
SLC capacity
usable inner volume which is calculated by multiplying the usable inner length by the usable inner
width (both measured at half height) and the usable inner height
3.5
SLC lid (D 65, D 45, D 35)
BSS-SLC and CSS-SLC system elements with virtually neutral height for protection of the cargo
Note 1 to entry: The prefix “D” reflects the German term for “lid” (Deckel).
1) To be published.
Note 2 to entry: The number 65 means lid for the 600 mm × 400 mm size containers. The number 45 means lid
for the 400 mm × 300 mm size containers. The number 35 means lid for the 300 mm × 200 mm size containers.
3.6
SLC unit load
load consisting of a SLC which forms a unit for handling, transport, stacking and storage
4 Characteristics
The heights of BSS SLCs are determined in such a way that when used in combination with a 150 mm
high pallet and a cover they form a nominal unit load height of 1 000 mm (see Annex A).
The bond stackable system is characterized by the following features:
a) maximum load: 20 kg;
b) “load space” and “functional space for handling” are clearly separated;
c) smooth, flat internal SLC surfaces without undercuts permit rapid, reliable manual removal of the
contents and mechanical/automatic filling and emptying;
d) functional features see Clause 6.
5 Dimensions, masses and applied loads
5.1 BSS SLC
5.1.1 Main dimensions and tolerances
When tested in accordance with ISO 19709-1:—, Annex A, A.2.1, A.2.2 and A.2.4, the main dimensions of
the BSS SLC shall be as given in Table 1.
The flange height shall be 15 mm (see Figure 1).
Key
1 height ≥ flange height
Figure 1 — Flange height
The stacking clearance shall ensure an easy location when two BSS SLCs are stacked. Stacking clearance
in length and width of two BSS SLCs may not exceed 4,8 mm.
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To ensure the functioning of the BSS, the overall height of an individual BSS SLC shall be 147,5 mm or
213 mm or 280 mm.
NOTE For the area base module of 300 mm × 200 mm only, the height ratios of 147,5 mm is applicable.
Table 1 — Main dimensions of BSS SLCs
Dimensions in millimetres
Type Nominal Length Width Height Tolerance
dimension
outer inner tolerance outer inner tolerance total inner usable
L×W×H
inner
height
F
6429 × 400 × 280 257 242
0 0
6422 × 400 × 594 540 396 361,5 213 190 175 ±1
-4,8 -3,2
6415 × 400 × 147,5 124,5 109,5
4329 × 300 × 280 257 242
0 0
4322 × 300 × 396 342,5 297 263 213 190 175 ±1
-3,2 -2,4
4315 × 300 × 147,5 124,5 109,5
3215 300 297 241 0 198 161 0 147,5 144,5 129,5 ±1
× 200 ×
-2,4 -1,6
When tested in accordance with ISO 19709-1: —, Annex A, A.2.1, A.2.2 and A.2.4, volumes and masses of
BSS SLC shall be as given in Table 2.
Table 2 — Volumes and masses of BSS SLCs
Type Volume Tare mass Nominal load Nominal
dm ±1 % kg stacking load
kg kg
outer usable inner
(capacity)
6429 65 48 2,97
6422 51 34,9 2,6
6415 35 22 2,1
20 600
4329 33 22 1,85
4322 25,5 16,2 1,61
4315 17 10 1,29
3215 8,7 5,3 0,57 20 400
5.1.2 Detailed dimensions for BSS SLCs
Detailed dimensions for BSS SLC shall be as given in Figures 2, 3 and 4.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
a
Usable inner height.
SLC A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
type
6415 594 396 147,5 540 361,5 109,5 212 82 92 92 65,5 563 366 567 30 210 15 556 280 Ø4
6422 594 396 213 540 361,5 190 212 82 92 92 41,5 563 366 567 30 210 15 556 280 Ø4
6429 594 396 280 540 361,5 242 212 82 92 92 41,5 563 366 567 30 210 15 556 280 Ø4
Figure 2 — BSS SLC type 6415 and BSS SLC type 6429
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a
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
a
Usable inner height.
SLC type
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R T
4315 396 297 147,5 342,5 263 109,5 212 82 92 42,5 65,5 365 266 369,5 30 211 15 257 Ø4
4322 396 297 213 342,5 263 190 212 82 9 42,5 41,5 365
...