SRPS EN 12641-2:2009

Swap bodies and commercial vehicles - Tarpaulins - Part 2: Minimum requirements for curtainsiders

Scope

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for the strength and attachment of tarpaulins used on swap bodies for combined transport and may be used for other applications, e.g. commercial vehicles.
NOTE 1 Tarpaulins of commercial vehicles which shall be operated in combined transport (i.e. rolling motorway) may adhere to this European Standard.
NOTE 2 Curtainsider tarpaulins which fulfil the requirements of this European Standard are not suitable for securing cargo. This European Standard does not contain any requirements in this respect. Requirements for securing of cargo are given in EN 12640 and prEN 12642 option XL.