IS 10880 : 2006 Twistlocks for Lifting Frieght Containers - Specification

1. Scope

1.1 This standard specifies dimensions, material,testing and marking for twistlocks -that. are used inconjunction with freight containers complying withthe requirements of IS 6566 and are equipped withcomer fittings as specified in 1S 7694.

1.2 The attachment of twistlocks to the relevantsupporting members is not covered in this standard,nor are the details of safety, interlocks or positionindicating device. The end of the shank and the methodof the attachment to the operating mechanism andspreader are not specified. They are left to thediscretion of the designer.

1.3 This standard dues not cover the design feature oftwistlocks that are used for location and restraint offreight containers on vehicles.

2. References

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject torevision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibilityof applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below: