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The acronym RAL stands for “Reichs-Ausschuss für Lieferbedingungen” and translates to Reichs-committee for delivery conditions.
What does RAL stand for?
The RAL Color Chart is a number system that standardizes the colors of coatings and paints to industry specifications. This color matching system is mainly used in Europe and was established in the mid-1920s in Germany. The RAL Color Chart established a common color language that helped eliminate misunderstandings when matching colors.
What is RAL?
The RAL Color Chart system has grown over the years. It continues to serve and define colors used in architecture, manufacturing, construction, road safety and signs, and the commercial industry. RAL is mainly used for varnish, powder coatings, and industrial finishes, such as those used on steel shipping containers. Originally consisting of 40 colors, the RAL Color Chart offers over 2000 color choices.
What is the RAL color chart used for?
AMALINE —an international company
Our activities are focused in the following countries:
Austria
Belgium
Great Britain
Hungary
Vietnam
Germany
Denmark
Indonesia
Ireland
Spain
Italy
Canada
China
Latvia
Lithuania
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
USA
Thailand
Taiwan
Finland
France
Czech
Switzerland
Sweden
Japan
We are committed to growth and are ready to consider your projects in other countries. We are engaged in direct supply of containers from Europe and Asia, which helps to provide them at lower prices.
Our activities are focused in the following countries:
AMALINE
Country List
Austria
Belgium
Great Britain
Hungary
Vietnam
Germany
Denmark
Indonesia
Ireland
Spain
Italy
Canada
China
Latvia
Lithuania
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
USA
Thailand
Taiwan
Finland
France
Czech
Switzerland
Sweden
Japan
We are committed to growth and are ready to consider your projects in other countries. We are engaged in direct supply of containers from Europe and Asia, which helps to provide them at lower prices.
Combines with Owner Prefix: BSL, Equipment Identifier: U, and Serial Number: in 6 digits usually.
02. Check Digit
1 digit for checking the validation of the container number.
03. ISO Code
ISO 6346 is an international standard covering the coding, identification and marking of intermodal freight containers to standardise the name of the container. 22G1 means 20 ft X 8 ft 6-inch General Purpose Container with passive vents at upper part of the cargo space.
04. Max. Gross Weight
ISO 6346 is an international standard covering the coding, identification and marking of intermodal freight containers to standardise the name of the container. 22G1 means 20 ft X 8 ft 6-inch General Purpose Container with passive vents at upper part of the cargo space.
05. Tare Weight
The actual weight of an empty container. Tare Weight = Max. Gross Weight – Max. Payload
06. Max. Payload
Max. weight that can be packed. Max. Payload = Max. Gross Weight – Tare Weight
07. Internal Cubic Capacity
Max. volume that can be packed.
08. CSC Data Plate
Like the identity card. Every container needs a valid CSC plate for international transport.
09,10. Repair Recommendations
Listed the matters needing attention during the repair. As BSL’s containers are made of Corten Steel, BSL leaves ‘Repair with “CORTEN” steel only’ label on the container as repair recommendation.
11. Classification Society Approval Mark
There are more than 10 container classification societies listed on International Code Council (ICC). BSL appointed classification societies are Lloyd’s Register (LR), Bureau Veritas (BV) & American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).