scope:

1. SCOPE:

This standard applies to steel welded-wire containers intended for shipping loose and somewhat bulky material by rail or truck. Length -54 inches (1372 mm) Width -84 l/2 inches (2146 mm) Height -49 l/4 inches (1251 mm) Cubic Capacity -100 cubic feet (2.8 cubic meters) Weight Capacity -4000 pounds (1814 kg) Tare Weight -627 pounds (284 kg)   2. REFERENCES: Ford Manufacturing Standards Zl -General Equipment Procurement Specifications ZE108 -Identification of Metal Containers American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI MH26.1 -American National Standard Specifications for Industrial Metal Containers   3. GENERAL: Bin construction shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the reference standards where applicable. In those instances where Ford standards exceed the requirement of the referenced standards, Ford standards shall apply. It shall be the responsibility of the supplier to meet all standards.   4. REQ