ASTM B660-21
(Practice)Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
ABSTRACT
These practices describe methods of packaging/packing aluminum and magnesium products, in preparation for storage or shipment, both foreign and domestic. These practices are designed to deliver the products to their destination in good condition. Aluminum and magnesium products must be preserved and packed so as to be adequately protected from possible damage during shipment and storage. Major damage type are: mechanical and corrosion or water stain. These practices are classified according to levels of protection: Level A and commercial packaging.
SCOPE
1.1 These practices describe methods of packaging/packing aluminum and magnesium products, in preparation for storage or shipment, both foreign and domestic. Assuming proper and normal handling in transit, these practices are designed to deliver the products to their destination in good condition. For DOD redistribution, see Supplementary Requirements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 Aluminum and magnesium products must be preserved and packed so as to be adequately protected from possible damage during shipment and storage. Major damage types are:
1.3.1 Mechanical, including bending, crushing, denting, scratching, or gouging during handling and storage; and abrasions resulting from vibration during transport of the material.
1.3.2 Corrosion, or water stain, resulting from exposure of packed material to water, either externally applied, or as condensate caused by temperature variations in a humid atmosphere.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: B660 − 21
Standard Practices for
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Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B660; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 These practices describe methods of packaging/packing
D779 Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Resis-
aluminum and magnesium products, in preparation for storage
tance of Sheet Materials in Contact with Liquid Water by
or shipment, both foreign and domestic. Assuming proper and
the Dry Indicator Method
normal handling in transit, these practices are designed to
D1732 Practices for Preparation of Magnesium Alloy Sur-
deliver the products to their destination in good condition. For
faces for Painting
DOD redistribution, see Supplementary Requirements.
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Join-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
ing Methods)
and are not considered standard.
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
1.3 Aluminum and magnesium products must be preserved
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
and packed so as to be adequately protected from possible
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
damage during shipment and storage. Major damage types are:
D5168 Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall
1.3.1 Mechanical, including bending, crushing, denting,
Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
scratching, or gouging during handling and storage; and
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape
abrasions resulting from vibration during transport of the
for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
material.
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and
1.3.2 Corrosion, or water stain, resulting from exposure of
Staples
packed material to water, either externally applied, or as
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
condensate caused by temperature variations in a humid
ANSI/AHAA135.4 Basic Hardboard
atmosphere.
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2.3 Federal Specifications:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
A-A-1249 Paper, Wrapping, Tissue
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
A-A-1671 Tape, Gummed (Paper, Reinforced, Asphalt
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Laminated)
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
A-A-55057 Panels, Wood/Wood-Based; Construction and
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Decorative
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- PPP-B-566 Box, Folding, Paperboard
PPP-C-96 Can, Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
PPP-D-705 Drum, Shipping and Storage: Steel 16 and 30
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Gallon Capacity
PPP-D-723 Drum, Fiber (inactive for new design)
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Metals and Alloys and are the direct responsibilities of Subcommittee B07.03 on the ASTM website.
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Aluminum Alloy Wrought Products. Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2021. Published October 2021. Originally 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as B660 – 15. DOI: Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave.,
10.1520/B0660-21. Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: B660 − 15 B660 − 21
Standard Practices for
1
Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B660; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 These practices describe methods of packaging/packing aluminum and magnesium products, in preparation for storage or
shipment, both foreign and domestic. Assuming proper and normal handling in transit, these practices are designed to deliver the
products to their destination in good condition. For DoDDOD redistribution, see Supplementary Requirements.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 Aluminum and magnesium products must be preserved and packed so as to be adequately protected from possible damage
during shipment and storage. Major damage types are:
1.3.1 Mechanical, including bending, crushing, denting, scratching, or gouging during handling and storage; and abrasions
resulting from vibration during transport of the material.
1.3.2 Corrosion, or water stain, resulting from exposure of packed material to water, either externally applied, or as condensate
caused by temperature variations in a humid atmosphere.
1.4 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D779 Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Resistance of Sheet Materials in Contact with Liquid Water by the Dry
Indicator Method
D1732 Practices for Preparation of Magnesium Alloy Surfaces for Painting
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
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These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys and are the direct responsibilities of Subcommittee B07.03 on Aluminum
Alloy Wrought Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2015Sept. 1, 2021. Published June 2015October 2021. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
B660 – 08.B660 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/B0660-15.10.1520/B0660-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5168 Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
ANSI/AHA A135.4 Basic Hardboard
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2.3 Federal Specifications:
A-A-1249 Paper, Wrapping, Tissue
A-A-1671 Tape, Gummed (Paper, Reinforced, Asphalt Laminated)
A-A-55057 Panels, Wood/Wood-Based; Construction and Decorative
PPP-B-566 Box, Folding, Paperboard
PPP-C-96 Can, Metal, 28 Gage and Lighter
PPP-D-705 Drum, Shipping and Storage: Steel 16 and 30 Gallon Capacity
PPP-D-723 Drum, Fiber (inactive for new design)
PPP-D-729 Drum, Shipping and Storage:
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