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This European Standard applies to body structures on commercial vehicles and on trailers with a maximum total weight of more than 3 500 kg.
This European Standard sets out basic minimum requirements for standard vehicle bodies (side walls, front and rear walls) and for reinforced vehicle bodies and specifies appropriate tests.
This European Standard does not apply to swap bodies, nor to box type vans, i.e. vehicles where the driver cabin and the cargo space form one unit.

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Publication Date
17-Oct-2006
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22-Sep-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12642:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Securing of cargo on road vehicles - Body structure of commercial vehicles - Minimum requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to body structures on commercial vehicles and on trailers with a maximum total weight of more than 3 500 kg. This European Standard sets out basic minimum requirements for standard vehicle bodies (side walls, front and rear walls) and for reinforced vehicle bodies and specifies appropriate tests. This European Standard does not apply to swap bodies, nor to box type vans, i.e. vehicles where the driver cabin and the cargo space form one unit.

This European Standard applies to body structures on commercial vehicles and on trailers with a maximum total weight of more than 3 500 kg. This European Standard sets out basic minimum requirements for standard vehicle bodies (side walls, front and rear walls) and for reinforced vehicle bodies and specifies appropriate tests. This European Standard does not apply to swap bodies, nor to box type vans, i.e. vehicles where the driver cabin and the cargo space form one unit.

EN 12642:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.080.10 - Trucks and trailers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12642:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12642:2001, EN 12642:2016, ISO 15037-2:2002, EN 12640:2019, EN 12641-2:2019, EN 12195-1:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Ladungssicherung auf Straßenfahrzeugen - Aufbauten an Nutzfahrzeugen - MindestanforderungenArrimage des charges a bord des véhicules routiers - Structure de la carrosserie des véhicules utilitaires - Exigences minimalesSecuring of cargo on road vehicles - Body structure of commercial vehicles - Minimum requirements55.180.99Drugi standardi v zvezi z distribucijo blaga s prevozomOther standards related to freight distribution of goods43.080.01Tovorna vozila na splošnoCommercial vehicles in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12642:2006SIST EN 12642:2007en,fr,de01-januar-2007SIST EN 12642:2007SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12642October 2006ICS 43.080.10Supersedes EN 12642:2001
English VersionSecuring of cargo on road vehicles - Body structure ofcommercial vehicles - Minimum requirementsArrimage des charges à bord des véhicules routiers -Structure de la carrosserie des véhicules utilitaires -Exigences minimalesLadungssicherung auf Straßenfahrzeugen - Aufbauten anNutzfahrzeugen - MindestanforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 September 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12642:2006: ESIST EN 12642:2007

Details of the airbag test.18 Annex B (normative)
Dynamic driving tests.19 Bibliography.24
Table 1) which, depending on cargo weight and friction, requires additional securing of cargo using lashing equipment 3.2 reinforced vehicle body vehicle body, having a reinforced structure, and complying with the minimum requirements of 5.3 (performance code XL according to Table 1) 4 General requirements Verification of conformity to this standard shall be provided either by static testing or by dynamic driving tests or by calculation. Where the verification is carried out by testing and where body structures are produced in series (structures of the same design), type testing on one lorry or trailer, for which the structure has been designed is sufficient. Where body structures are produced individually a calculation or test of the complete structure is required. A calculation or test for the complete system consisting of front, rear and side walls, roof and floor is necessary for the entire structure even if individual components have been taken from sample structures SIST EN 12642:2007

5.2 Standard vehicle bodies (code L) 5.2.1 Test conditions 5.2.1.1 General The following outlines the test conditions for standard vehicle body structures. These test conditions are designated by performance code “L”. Vehicle body structures shall be tested in the condition in which they are designed to be used. Moreover, if they are equipped with removable components, these components shall be in position. In the following test requirements specified, the following letters shall have the following meanings:  P the weight force (in daN) of the vehicle to be tested at the authorised payload;  F the force of pressure (in MPa). In every test the test load shall be applied for at least 5 min. SIST EN 12642:2007

Key 1 tarpauline roof – frame
a
see Figures 1 and 2 2 inserted lath
b
see Figures 3 and 4 3 wall
c
see Figures 5 and 6 4 support in the floor structure Figure 1 — Test rig for a side wall consisting of a rigid side board and lathing
Key 5 no contact with stake allowed Figure 2 — Side wall consisting of 2 sections - test rig for testing a complete side wall
Figure 3 — Side wall consisting of 2 sections - test rig for testing only one section of the side wall
Key 1 contact of stake not permitted Figure 4 — Side wall consisting of 2 sections - test rig for testing a central stake (required as complementary test if testing is done in accordance with Figure 3)
Key 1 L1 = 0,6 LF (LF = section length) Figure 5 — Side wall consisting of 3 sections - test rig for testing only one section of the side wall
Key 1 contact of stake not permitted Figure 6 — Side wall consisting of 3 sections - test rig for testing a central stake (required as complementary test if testing is done in accordance with Figure 5) SIST EN 12642:2007

If it is usual in operation for chains or similar equipment to be used to connect side walls to each other such equipment may be used during the test. SIST EN 12642:2007

5.3 Reinforced vehicle bodies (code XL) 5.3.1 Test conditions 5.3.1.1 General The following outlines the test conditions for reinforced vehicle body structures. These test conditions are designated by performance code “XL”.
The test requirements specified apply to the following types of body structures:  box type;  drop side body with side and tail boards without cover;  drop side body with side and tail boards with tarpaulin cover;  curtainsiders. By analogy these test conditions also apply to all other types of body structures. Vehicle body structures shall be tested in the condition in which they are intended to be used. Moreover, if they are equipped with removable components, these components shall be in operational position during the test. For each test the test force shall be applied for at least 5 min. In the testing requirements specified, the following letters shall have the following meaning:  P the weight force (in daN) of the vehicle to be tested at the authorised payload;  F force of pressure (in MPa). 5.3.1.2 Approval criteria After finishing the tests applicable under Clause 5, the body structure shall show neither permanent deformation nor other changes which would impair its intended use. Compliance with the following criteria is required:  elastic deformation occurring during the test shall not exceed 300 mm;  at a test force of 85 % of the 100 % to be used for testing there shall be no permanent deformation;  at 100 % of the test force permanent deformation may at maximum be of 20 mm, however, aptitude for the intended function shall not be impaired. The static testing should be carried out as so called air bag testing, other methods being permitted if they have been demonstrated to be equivalent. For details concerning the test arrangement and the procedure for the airbag test confirm Annex A. The aptitude of vehicle body structures to absorb cargo securing forces can also be demonstrated by driving tests. For details on the procedure and minimum requirements for dynamic driving test see Annex B. The aptitude for special cargo should generally be proved by driving tests. SIST EN 12642:2007
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