BS/EN 12574-2-2017 pdf download.Stationary waste containers Part 2 : Performance requirements and test methods.
4.7 Stability test
The static stability of the empty and loaded containers on a slope of 100 (ten degrees) to the horizontal shall be tested at first on empty containers and after that on containers filled with the nominal load.
The test shall be carried out In still air conditions.
For 4-wheeled containers (for positioning only), the brakes, if any, should prevent them from rolling. Other arrangements shall be made to prevent containers from sliding or rolling without hindering tipping.
4.8 Dynamic tests
4.8.1 General
The aim of these tests is to check the handling and immobilization of the containers.
4.8.2 Pulling test
The strength required to start and maintain the container movement is to be measured. The pulling force defined as horizontal force is measured and the result is to be stated in the instruction for use. The test shall only be carried out on empty containers with 4 wheels for positioning purpose only. The maximum forces for sustained pulling shall not exceed 285 N.
In order to get comparable results all forces tests shall be carried out under the following conditions:
— new container;
— ground shall be a plane, smooth concrete horizontal surface [slope = 10 (one degree) maximum];
— pulling force shall generate a speed of 0,1 rn/s ± 0,005 m/s;
— pulling distance shall be 3 in minimum;
— temperature in test area and of the tested container shall be Ti;
4.8.3 Immobilization test
On a slope of 10° (ten degrees), the container under load shall not roll when the device is applied. 4.9 Lifting-tilting tests
4.9.1 General
This test checks that the container fIts well on the lifting-tilting systems in agreement with the relevant part of EN 1501-1, EN 1501-2, EN 1501-3 and EN 1501-5.
The apparatus shall be a compatible standardized lifting device. The container and the lifting device are on the same plane, on even ground. The test should be carried out under normal service conditions and withstand the strength occurring from emptying operations.
4.9.2 Lifting-tilting empty container
This is a preliminary test to be done after visual inspection of the container and before the other tests.
The test is carried out on an empty container with the lid(s) closed.
A minimum of five lifting-tilting cycles should be completed without damage or malfunction.
4.9.3 Lifting-tIlting of the loaded container
The test shall be carried out under the following conditions:
— test load according to 4.5;
— device to prevent the test load from being ejected during the test;
— temperature Ti;
— at least 100 cycles shall be made:
— lifting devices in agreement with the relevant parts of EN 1501;
— container shall be interlocked to the lifting device during the entire cycle.
After completing the test it shall be possible to position the container on the lifting device without lifting it by hand.
After completing the test no permanent deformation or abnormal distortion of the container causing premature ageing and no changes in dimensions that would give handling and lifting difficulties shall appear.
— bath temperature of 70°C ± 3,5 °C;
— immersion time in the bath shall be 48 h.
After completing the test there shall be no cracks or tears in such areas as front rim, handles, grips, hinges, wheel junctions, injection points, frontal receiver, reinforcing ribs and rib edges that affect the use of the container.
A test of segments is allowed with segments of approximately a quarter of a square metre.
At least the following critical area shall be sawn from the container and shall be tested:
— positioning wheel suspensions (see area 1 in Figure 1): this area shall be cut out from the bottom at a height of approximately 500 mm;
— frontal receiver (see area 2 in Figure 1): both corner parts shall be tested. The area should be 300 mm x 300 mm;
— hinge area (see area 3 in Figure 1): both corner parts shall be tested. The area should be 300 mm x 300 mm;
— lid (see area 4 in Figure 1): an area from the hinges to the injection points shall be tested.
4.10.2 Corrosion test
The container shall be resistant to corrosion in accordance with the state of the art. It is a task of the manufacturer to use surface treatment or materials that guarantee this performance.
Bodies, lids and flaps, hot dip galvanized after completion, and other hot dip galvanized parts shall meet the requirements of EN ISO 1461.
Zinc electro-plated parts shall meet the requirements of ISO 2081.
Weld-less bodies, lids, flaps and parts made out of continuously hot-dip zinc coated steel sheets shall meet the requirements of EN 10346.
4.10.3 Weathering
This test applies only to thermoplastic containers or components. The test shall be carried out according to Annex C.
The material tested shall contain all the additives of the basic plastic at the rate used to mould the container: stabilizer, pigments or colorants, and, if any, fillers, other plastic etc. These additives may influence the effects of weathenng on the plastic.BS/EN 12574-2-2017 pdf download.
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