Dangerous Goods

Plunger Lock

A security device fitted to the valve of a gas cylinder or container to prevent unauthorized access or accidental opening during handling and transport.

Quick answer: A security device fitted to the valve of a gas cylinder or container to prevent unauthorized access or accidental opening during handling and transport.

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Quick answer

A security device fitted to the valve of a gas cylinder or container to prevent unauthorized access or accidental opening during handling and transport.

Why it matters

Plunger Lock matters because it supports clear communication in Dangerous Goods contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Plunger Lock?

In this glossary, Plunger Lock refers to: A security device fitted to the valve of a gas cylinder or container to prevent unauthorized access or accidental opening during handling and transport.

How is Plunger Lock used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Each gas cylinder intended for export must be fitted with a plunger lock in accordance with IMDG Code and ADR safety requirements."

Why does Plunger Lock matter in logistics?

Plunger Lock matters because it supports clear communication in Dangerous Goods contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Plunger Lock?

Plunger Lock is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Plunger Lock belong to?

In this glossary, Plunger Lock is grouped under Dangerous Goods. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A security device fitted to the valve of a gas cylinder or container to prevent unauthorized access or accidental opening during handling and transport.

Operational example

Each gas cylinder intended for export must be fitted with a plunger lock in accordance with IMDG Code and ADR safety requirements.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Dangerous Goods

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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