INSTRUCTION MANUAL .

Container transport 70000191-2

Guidelines for stowing containers and
proposals for packing the stowed goods

The text refers to the following instruction manuals, etc.:

Handling of orders from FLS 28031

Shipment of goods 19691
Packing of electrical equipment 34541
General workshop instructions 520530-E

VIGERSLEV ALLÉ 77 - 2500 VALBY - DENMARK ‹ 2040 AVENUE C - PA 18017-2188 BETHLEHEM – USA ‹ CAPITAL TOWERS 180. KODAMBAKKAM HIGH ROAD, NUNGAMBAKKAM,- CHENNAI 600 034 - INDIA
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Contents: Page:

1. CONTAINER TRANSPORT, GENERAL ...................................................... 4

2. STOWING IN CONTAINERS. ...................................................................... 5
3. CONTAINER DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND QUALITY ........................ 7
4. PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTAINERS. ................................. 8
5. SIZE AND WEIGHT OF PACKAGES FOR CONTAINER TRANSPORT. . 12
6. GOODS IN PALLET BOXES/FRAMES OR ON PALLET .......................... 13
7. UNPACKED GOODS .................................................................................. 14
8. MARKING OF PACKAGES FOR CONTAINER TRANSPORT ................. 15
9. PALLETS, BOXES AND CARDBOARD BOXES FOR CONTAINER
TRANSPORT. ............................................................................................. 16
10. PACKAGING FOR LOCAL TRANSPORT AND TRANSPORT TO
TERMINAL ................................................................................................ 17
11. PHOTOS OF PALLET BOX CONFIGURATIONS. ..................................... 18

Edited by: ESS Translated by: N-PB Pages: 19

Approved by: AA MGN code:
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Appendices:

The present instruction manual contains no appendices!

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1. CONTAINER TRANSPORT, GENERAL

In case of container transport the finally manufactured equipment is forwarded in as
light and safe packaging as possible, since the container itself constitutes the sea-
worthy packaging. For handling reasons, the equipment must be foreseen for lifting
and moving with forklift truck.

The general guidelines for packaging, including the use of the packaging
instructions, appear from section 4.

The equipment listed in the packaging instructions, section 4, comprises types of

equipment which FLS considers suitable for transportation in containers.

The packaging instructions (section 4) specify which types of packaging FLS

recommends for different types of goods. The types of goods have been determined
based on the size of the single piece of goods and how resistant the goods are to
transporting and storing. The packaging instructions show typical examples of FLS
machine products.

The type of goods and the packaging can be determined by comparing the order with
the examples shown.
The packaging instructions (section 4) must, however, not be used if packaging
instructions are included in the order or in the technical specifications, e. g.
workshop instructions, packing instructions or packaging drawing.

Among others, FLS uses the following packaging designations:

Prefabricated pallet boxes

Pallet frames
Pallets
Drum/barrel
Bundle
Unpacked

If the packaging corresponds to one of the above designations, this packaging

designation must appear from the dispatch note and packing list to FLS. Otherwise
use a generally accepted designation.
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2. STOWING IN CONTAINERS
Arrange the equipment in the container so that the weight is distributed as evenly as
possible and the heaviest equipment at the lowest point. This will result in a
satisfactory balance during handling and transport of the container.

Fill the container volume as much as possible. E. g., place cardboard boxes in hollow
spaces.

It is recommended to prepare a stowing plan so as to get an idea of the weight

distribution, the degree of utilization and the required number of containers before
stowing begins.

Protect equipment and container against damage due to displacement of the

equipment during handling and transport.

The following instructions may serve to avoid damage:

A: Brace horizontally if the top layer consists of light equipment. E.g. use boards or
angle irons which fasten to the container walls.

B: In case of large hollow spaces, make a frame of joists, e.g. between the equipment
and the container doors.

C: Nail joists on the container floor to serve as stop blocks for the equipment which
may become displaced.

D: Place air-filled bags in hollow spaces measuring between 150 to 350 mm,
provided there are no sharp edges.

E: Nail boards or joists to wooden packaging in hollow spaces.

F: Place shock-absorbing material (e.g. polyester or polyethene foam) along the

edges of unpacked, vulnerable goods or in minor hollow spaces.

G: Place joists or boards along the container walls or on the bottom for equipment,
the surface pressure of which may damage walls or bottom.
Make sure to relieve the end faces of any bracings of high surface pressure against
the walls.

H: Distribute the surface pressure between the layers of packages with different
surfaces and vulnerable, packed equipment. Insert, e.g. pallets or masonite sheets
between iron frame structures and cardboard boxes.

I: Arrange unpacked equipment so that its horizontal faces, if any, can be used for
piling.

K: Use any strapping fittings along the container wall for strapping heavy equipment.
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L: Place joists or boards (min. height 32 mm) below heavy, unpacked equipment to
facilitate emptying of the container and to avoid damages.

The wood used for bracing and blocking-up, etc. must under no
circumstances contain bark or residues hereof.

NOTE! Always place DRY-BAGS or corresponding water-absorbing material in the

upper third of the containers.
In 40-foot containers 10 DRY-BAGS.
In 20-foot containers 5 DRY-BAGS.

DRY-BAGS are supplied by:

Anders Bendt A/S

Dalargade,
DK-8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
Tel. : +45 86 190 500 Fax.: +¤5 86 190 577
e-mail: dry-bag@desiccant.com

(If a different brand is used, this must be approved in advance)

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3. CONTAINER DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND QUALITY

Normally FLS uses renovated, closed 20- and 40-foot standard containers with steel
plate walls. Containers must be wind and water-proof and be provided with CSC-
plate with minimum 1-year validity.

The dimensions of these containers are typically:

Max. dimensions (l X w X h) for

20-foot container: 5,800 X 2.300 X 2,300 mm
Door width and height 2,300 X 2,200 mm
Max. weight of goods 22 tonnes

40-foot container: 12,000 X 2.300 X 2,300mm

Door width and height 2,300 X 2,200 mm
Max. weight of goods 26 tonnes

40-foot high cube container: 12,000 X 2,300 X 2,600 mm

Door width and height 2,300X 2,500 mm
Max. weight of goods 28 t
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4. PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTAINERS

The tables for packaging instructions are for guidance when determining the
packaging.

Example:

1 change-over gate is to be packed.

Since the change-over gate is forwarded as an assembled unit made of thin sheet
which does not resist impacts, the packaging can be found under the goods type:

Complete machines, not resisting impacts.

According to the table, it must be fastened to a pallet.

Note: Consult our inspector if you are in doubt concerning the choice of packaging.
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Table for packing instructions for machines and other equipment:

Product examples External Packing, Photo

Type of
packaging see No. Remarks
equipment Internal section
lining No.

Steel goods not Lining pieces for mill trunnions Pallet, possibly 6
resisting impacts with pallet frame
Wear plates for kiln inlet

Heavy-duty steel Scooping device for mills Pallet 6

goods
Sectors
Tie the parts
Outlet frames for kilns together, if
possible
Hammer for hammer crushers

Hammer discs and arms

Wheel tracks for elevators

Drag chains

Cast iron and Pipe bends Pallet, possibly 6

Ducrodan Inspection hatches and doors with pallet frame

Steel structures which Fluxo-slide Pallets 6

do not resist impacts
Screw conveyor sections

Grates and chequer plates

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Product examples External Packing, Photo

Type of
packaging see No. Remarks
equipment Internal section
Lining No.

Structures of sheet Inlet for Unax coolers On pallets, if 6

and sectional iron. possible, and/or
Heavy-duty Downpipes, air receivers tied together

Cyclone sections which are tied

together

Conditioning tower sections which are

tied together

Housings for fans

Outlet casings

Cooling modules

Atox mill components

Ladders and gangways

Expansion joints for exit gas pipe duct

Loading conveyors

Lengths of pipes and Longitudinal girders for grate coolers Bundle on pallet, 6
sectional irons if possible
Iron girders for burner station

Various sectional steel parts and pipes

for installations

Round steel chains Chains for elevators Bundles on pallet 1 and 6 Gross weight
500 kgs. per
bundle

Machine components Bearing housings for kilns and mills Pallet, possibly 6
which do not resist with pallet frame
impacts Impellers for fans and air separators

Screen frames for vibrating screens

Machine components, Drive stations for belt conveyors and 7 Protect

heavy-duty elevators Unpacked vulnerable
parts
Burner pipes, complete
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Product examples External Packing, Photo

Type of
packaging see No. Remarks
equipment Internal section
lining No.

Small machine Couplings Pallet box or 6

components and tools pallet with frame,
Shims however with lid
in certain cases.
Small quantities of bolts, screws and Cardboard box
nuts

Hoses and packings

Ball bearings

Valves

Fork spanners

Small machine Bolts, washers Drum or 1 and 9 The drum must

components in large prefabricated box have a beaded
quantities lid

Vacuum-packed 6 Electrodes
Welding electrodes on pallet must remain in
original
packaging

Complete machines, Compressors Prefabricated box 9 Cover

vulnerable or cardboard box measuring and
Burners (head) electrical
equipent with
Proportioning devices plastic foil

Burner station

Complete machines Change-over gates and louvre Pallets 6

which do not resist dampers
impacts
Hoisting dampers

Double flap valves

Change-over valves

Throttle valves

Sluice flaps

Complete machines, Disc valves Unpacked 7 Forwarded

heavy-duty divided if
Apron feeders length exceeds
6 metres
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5. SIZE AND WEIGHT OF PACKAGES FOR CONTAINER

TRANSPORT
When packed together, the weight of a package must normally not exceed 1000 kgs.
If the weight is heavier, the centre of gravity must be specified in compliance with
DIN 55402 (Part 1 & 2).

Packages consisting of cardboard box without pallet bottom must preferably not
weigh more than 20 kgs.

The package height must not exceed 2 metres for ordinary containers and 2.3 metres
for High Cube Containers on account of packing and emptying of the container.

Equipment with identical item numbers (6 digits, e. g. 421.021) may be packed in the
same package. Packing together of equipment with different item numbers is subject
to permission from our Shipping Department.
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6. GOODS IN PALLET BOXES/FRAMES OR ON PALLET

Place the goods so that the mass (weight) in the box/on the pallets is distributed as
evenly as possible.
The goods must not serve as part of the box stiffening.

Blank surfaces must not come into direct contact with wood. Protect surfaces with
the specified rust-proofing agents and subsequently insert tarred paper between wood
and surfaces.

Make sure that small loose parts do not damage each other during transport.. Never
fill out with, e.g. wood shavings, straw or paper.
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7. UNPACKED GOODS
Proceed as follows to reduce the number of packages to a minimum:

A: Tie the parts together directly or use clamping irons.

B: Place loose parts, e.g. flanges, in hollow spaces, if any, and fasten the parts safely
to the package.

If required, provide the goods with bracing irons.

It must be possible to handle the goods with forklift truck, and for that purpose
lifting faces, if any, must be provided with protective pieces of wood for contact with
the truck forks and joists elevating the lifting faces min. 32 mm above the ground.

Parts as, e. g. shaft ends or precision-machined components must be protected with

wood and tarred board be inserted between wood and component (see section 5).

Electrical components and mechanical instruments which have been trial-mounted

must be dismantled prior to shipment and packed in a closed box.
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8. MARKING OF PACKAGES FOR CONTAINER

TRANSPORT
Mark packages for container transport as specified in separate instruction manual
No. 19691 (Shipment of Goods).

Mark the container with the lowest order and sub-numbers, respectively, which are
present among the packages inside the container and with a package number from
1001 and upwards applying to the container.
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9. PALLETS, BOXES AND CARDBOARD BOXES FOR

CONTAINER TRANSPORT
The wood used for bracing and blocking-up, etc. must under no
circumstances contain bark or residues hereof.

Aim at using a maximum of prefabricated packaging such as pallet, pallet frame and
pallet boxes.

Pallets should be in compliance with DIN 15141, DIN/EN12246, DIN/EN 13382,

BS3884/ISO 8526 and ISO6780.

Pallet boxes of different brands are available, an example appears from table C.

Table C ( see attached photos)

Standard packaging
2xlid 4 mm plywood
Type Weight Volume Length x Width x Height mm
kg m3 Ext. dimensions Inter. dimensions
A 2.9 0.05 400x400x300 388x388x260
B 4.3 0.1 600x400x400 588x388x360
C 6.0 0.16 800x400x500 788x388x460
UN4D packaging
for dangerous goods 4 mm plywood
D 1.3 0.02 210x210x350 200x200x312
E 2.7 0.05 310x310x513 300x300x475
Export boxes
incl. 4-way pallet with spaced deck 6 mm plywood
F 32.4 0.7 1200x800x725 1185x785x570
G 35.5 0.89 1200x800x930 1185x785x775
H 41.7 1.25 1200x800x1300 1185x785x1180
I 14.7 0.24 800x600x510 785x585x470
J 16.3 0.35 800x600x725 785x585x570
K 18.4 0.45 800x600x930 785x585x775

Moreover, cardboard boxes may be used which must consist of two layers of
corrugated cardboard.
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10. PACKAGING FOR LOCAL TRANSPORT AND

TRANSPORT TO TERMINAL
Local transport is used, e.g. for shipment between two suppliers or between supplier
and terminal.

Local transport is transport over short distances involving a low risk of damaging the
equipment and during which the equipment is protected during short-term storage.

For local transport, use the same light and safe packaging as described above.
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11. PHOTOS OF PALLET BOX CONFIGURATIONS

Prefabricated pallet box

Unnassembled pallet box

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Pallet box with lid

50 unassembled pallet boxes

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