TS 11763

TS 11763 is the standard for Series 1 freight containers used as non-pressurized containers for dry bulk cargo. It addresses the technical class of containers intended for transporting dry bulk materials in a controlled, containerised form. As a TSE adoption based on ISO 1496-4, it places this container type within the broader Series 1 freight container family and ties it to related reference standards.

Why the dry bulk container category matters

Non-pressurized dry bulk containers are designed for free-flowing or loose dry materials rather than liquids or gases. The term “non-pressurized” indicates that the container is not intended to operate as a pressure vessel; instead, its handling, loading and unloading characteristics are shaped around the behaviour of dry bulk cargo. In general technical terms, Series 1 freight containers are part of the internationally recognised container family used for intermodal transport, where compatibility of handling and transfer is a central design consideration.

Technical context covered by the standard

• Covers non-pressurized freight containers within the Series 1 freight container family.
• Focuses on containers intended for dry bulk cargo.
• Prepared as a TSE standard based on ISO 1496-4:1991 and its 1994 amendment reference.
• Works in context with the related TSE reference standards cited alongside it.

The key technical distinction in this category is the relationship between the flow behaviour of the cargo and the container’s mechanical and sealing performance. In practice, this type of container is associated with agricultural products, mineral-based dry materials and similar bulk goods. The standard defines the subject category within the freight container framework; detailed operating procedures and all design provisions can only be assessed from the full text of the standard itself.