ASTM D5168

Triple-wall corrugated fiberboard containers are used to unitize products into containers of size and shape suitable for manual or mechanical handling and to protect the contents against environmental, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.

This practice is intended to cover some of the basic constructions and styles of commercially available triple-wall fiberboard packaging used to unitize and protect contents.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the fabrication and closure of new, 1100-grade, triple-wall corrugated fiberboard containers.

1.2 This practice indicates the factors and components that must be controlled in the manufacture of triple-wall fiberboard containers.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
D4727 Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5330/D5330M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament-Reinforced
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
E380 Practice for Use of the International System of Units (SI)
2.7.1 Nothing in this practice shall be construed to prohibit the use of containers of special design or of fiberboard containers identified by package number in the current Uniform Freight Classification and National Motor Freight Classification when in the ex
2.7.2 Exceptional commodities may require better containers than are specified herein. Containers for explosives and dangerous articles shall comply with the specifications prescribed in the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Office of Hazardous Materials Cod
CFR Parts 107-180 Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regulations
National Motor Freight Classification
T 411 Test Method for Thickness of Paper and Paperboard
T 803 Puncture and Stiffness Test of Container Board
T 810 Bursting Strength of Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard
T 811 Edgewise Compression Strength of Corrugated Fiberboard (Short Column Test)
T 812 Ply Separation of Solid and Corrugated Fiberboard (Wet)
Uniform Freight Classification

Index Terms

corrugated; fiberboard; performance; short column crush test; triple wall

Citing ASTM Standards

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