| Since 1971, IICL has published over 50,000 copies of
20 publications covering container inspection, repair, cleaning and refurbishment, chassis
inspection and maintenance, and other topics. IICL manuals have been distributed to over
3,000 companies in over 65 countries across the globe.
PUBLICATIONS ON
CONTAINERS
Guide for Container
Equipment Inspection, 5th edition ("IICL-5") (September 2006)
Provides criteria for determining if damage to containers requires repair.
Published jointly with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the criteria apply
both for on/off-hire and in-service inspections. The Guide was developed by a Joint
Working Group of representatives from shipping lines and leasing companies worldwide.
Based in part on the container testing project initiated in 1984 with HLA Engineers, Inc.
in cooperation with the University of Texas at Arlington. Using finite element analysis,
backed by physical tests, HLA engineers and IICL technical experts tested the capacity of
a container to withstand damage. A Pocket Edition of the Container Inspection Tables
supplements the main volume.
Technical Bulletin
G5. Amendment to the Guide for Container Equipment Inspection, 5th
Edition ("IICL-5") (SEPTEMBER 2000)
Included as an amendment in all copies of the Guide
for Container Equipment Inspection, Fifth edition, sold since October
1, 2000.
If you are using a Guide bought prior to
that date, you may download it free by clicking on it below:
Technical Bulletin G5
The bulletin cancels IICL-5 criteria
relating to cleanliness, as they have been superceded by the second edition of the General Guide for Container Cleaning
(see publication below).
Repair Manual for Steel
Freight Containers, 5th edition (March 2006)
Contains recommendations for repair of steel containers, many presented by
means of color photographs. Covers general repair principles and
procedures, repair of individual container components, safety precautions,
materials and tools, non-conforming and improper repairs, terminology and interpretation of ISO dimensions.
Technical Bulletin
S2. Appendix E: Surface Preparation and Painting: An Addendum to
the Repair Manual for Steel Freight Containers (Fifth Edition) (JUNE
2000)
If you are using a Repair Manual bought prior to July 15,
2000, you
may download this addendum free below:
Technical Bulletin S2
The bulletin
includes information on surface preparation and
coating.
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General Guide for
Container Cleaning, 2nd edition (May 2000)
This Guide uses color photographs to illustrate different types of
container conditions in dry van, open top and refrigerated containers that may or may not
require cleaning. For each condition, the Guide recommends the action to be
taken,
if any, and the cleaning procedure to use, if the container requires cleaning. Areas
covered include general principles for determining when
to clean, possible harmful contamination and recommended action, and recommended cleaning
methods for all types of conditions.
Guide for Container Damage
Measurement (August 2006)
Provides methods of measuring damage to containers,
including unusual cases. Explains how to
calculate if damage exceeds ISO and IICL tolerances and describes tools required for container damage measurement.
Guide for Open Top Container Equipment Inspection (November 2005)
Provides careful and structured procedures for the inspection of open top containers. The guide was developed to address not only the inspection of components but also the cleaning decisions specific to these containers. The manual also provides several diagrams detailing the configuration of open top container components, damage conditions, and cleanliness criteria and recommended actions.
Guide for Flatrack Container Inspection (August 2003)
Describes the best practices for inspecting and repairing flatrack containers. The guide includes specific criteria for determining if a flatrack requires repair and also recommends repair procedures for certain components. The manual also describes flatrack construction, usage and lifting requirements, and provides several diagrams of flatrack types, individual components and correct/incorrect lifting methods.
Supplement on Inspection
and Repair: Gray Areas, 2nd edition (2003)
Clarifies "gray areas" in
container inspection and repair that have remained open to interpretation
and thus the source of disputes. Such areas include conditions where it is
unclear whether repair is required or not; wear and tear vs. damage; improper
repairs; and others. Color photos illustrate conditions such as
improper panel straightening, floor delamination and rolling shear failure.
CSC pamphlet (Convention
for Safe Containers, (6th edition) (2002)
Explains the Convention's provisions for the periodic inspection of
containers, ACEP inspections, original approval and administration,
including enforcement.
Pocket Edition of Container Inspection Tables, (2005)
Provides criteria for determining whether damage to containers requires repair. The tables are numbered in accordance with the full guide.
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PUBLICATIONS ON
REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS
General Guide for
Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair, 3rd Edition (June 2005)
Contains inspection criteria and repair recommendations for reefer
containers.
PUBLICATIONS ON
CHASSIS
Guide for
Container Chassis Inspection & Maintenance, 4th edition (May 2006)
Provides instruction on how to inspect chassis and criteria for
determining if damage to chassis requires repair. Includes latest
USDOT regulations, including rules on conspicuity, automatic brake systems
and automatic slack adjustors. Illustrated by 59 new photographs of typical
damage and numerous diagrams. Includes information on chassis types,
design, damage vs. wear and terminology. Sets forth components to be inspected daily, monthly and annually with
inspection criteria for each component, including FHWA requirements and
maintenance procedures when required. Photocopies of inspection forms
supplement this manual.
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OTHER
PUBLICATIONS
IICL Inspection Directory,
2006
Includes names of container and chassis inspectors certified by IICL from
2001 through 2005, and the companies employing IICL-certified inspectors worldwide.
FREE OF CHARGE and AVAILABLE ONLY on this
website:
Click
here to go to the directory.
IICL NEWSLETTER
The IICL issues IICL News two to three times per year. If you
would like to be placed on the mailing list for a complimentary subscription, please fill
out our mailing list page.
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