ASTM D6254/D6254M-13
(Specification)Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the fabrication of new fully enclosed wire bound pallet-type wooden boxes intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies, not exceeding a certain weight given. Wire bound pallet-type wooden box performance is dependent on its fabricated components; therefore, a variety of types, classes, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified. According to type of material used in the manufacture of wooden boxes, four types are classified: Type I which are made with sheathed lumber, Type II which are made with sheathed lumber and veneer, Type III which are made of sheathed lumber and veneer with two different length sidewalls, and Type IV which are made of sheathed plywood. Four classes have been designated to wooden boxes, according to the number of entry ways: Class 1 which has partial four-way entry base, Class 2 which has two-way entry base, Class 3 which has partial four-way entry base with two different length sidewalls, and Class 4 which has two-way entry base with two different length sidewalls. And for the wooden boxes� last classification, the way they are treated are described also as follows: Treatment A and B- with water preservative treatment and Treatment C without preservative treatment. All recovered, recycled, or virgin materials used in box manufacture shall meet the requirements of this specification and referenced documents. In addition, materials shall not affect or be affected by the product being packed. To determine the wooden boxes� performance, the following tests shall be conducted: wood members moisture content test, coating adherence on galvanized wire test, wire tensile strength test, oxine copper preservative test, and zinc napthenate preservative test.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of new fully enclosed wirebound pallet-type wood boxes intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies, not exceeding 2500 lb [1134 kg] (see 4.1 and 10.1).
1.2 Wirebound pallet-type wood box performance is dependent on its fabricated components; therefore, a variety of types, classes, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified (see 4). This specification, however, does not cover wirebound pallet-type wood box performance under all atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
1.3 The use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.11), provided the resulting packaging systems shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of these specified materials and procedures. The appropriate distribution cycle provided in Practice D4169 can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.
1.4 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. See for conversion of units.
1.5 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.
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Designation:D6254/D6254M −13
Standard Specification for
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Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6254/D6254M; 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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1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of new fully 2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
enclosedwireboundpallet-typewoodboxesintendedforuseas
containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general ments
D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
materials and supplies, not exceeding 2500 lb [1134 kg] (see
4.1 and 10.1). D3953Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
1.2 Wirebound pallet-type wood box performance is depen-
tainers and Systems
dentonitsfabricatedcomponents;therefore,avarietyoftypes,
D4442Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measure-
classes,andtreatmentsreflectingvariedperformancearespeci-
ment of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
fied (see 4). This specification, however, does not cover
D4444Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and
wirebound pallet-type wood box performance under all
Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
D6199PracticeforQualityofWoodMembersofContainers
1.3 The use of other construction methods or techniques is
and Pallets
acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.11), provided the resulting
D6253Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood
packagingsystemsshallbeofequalorbetterperformancethan
Packaging Materials
would result from the use of these specified materials and
F1667SpecificationforDrivenFasteners:Nails,Spikes,and
procedures. The appropriate distribution cycle provided in
Staples
PracticeD4169canbeusedtodevelopcomparativeprocedures
IEEE/ASTM SI 10Standard for Use of the International
and criteria.
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
1.4 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound or SI
CFR Parts 107–180,Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regula-
units are to be regarded separately as standard.Within the text,
tions
the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
2.3 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
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Standard:
beusedindependentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthe
PS 1–07 Structural Plywood
two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
PS 20–05American Softwood Lumber Standard
See for conversion of units.
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2.4 Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association Standard:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004American National Standard for
safety concerns, if any associated with its use. It is the
Hardwood and Decorative Plywood
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 and is the AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,732N.CapitolSt.,NW,Mail
direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Containers, Crates, Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, www.access.gpo.gov.
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Pallets, Skids and Related Structures. Available from National Institude of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
Current edition approved April 15, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, www.nist.gov.
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6254/D6254M–07. Available from Hardwood Plywood andVeneerAssociation (HPVA), P.O. Box
DOI: 10.1520/D6254_D6254M-13. 2789, Reston, VA 22090-0789, www.hpva.org.
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2.5 National Motor Freight Traffıc Association: 3.2.8 plywood—panel built up of sheers of veneer called
National Motor Freight Classification plies, united under pressure by a bonding agent to create a
7 panel with an adhesive bond between plies.
2.6 Uniform Classification Committee Standard:
Uniform Freight Classification 3.2.9 staple—U-shaped
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Designation: D6254/D6254M − 07 D6254/D6254M − 13
Standard Specification for
1
Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6254/D6254M; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of new fully enclosed wirebound pallet-type woodenwood boxes intended for use
as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies, not exceeding 2500 lb [1134 kg] (see 4.1 and
10.1).
1.2 Wirebound pallet-type woodenwood box performance is dependent on its fabricated components; therefore, a variety of
types, classes, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified. specified (see 4). This specification, however, does not
cover wirebound pallet-type woodenwood box performance under all atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
1.3 If the The use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.11), provided the resulting
packaging systems shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of these specified materials and
procedures. The appropriate distribution cycle provided in Practice D4169 can be used to develop comparative procedures and
criteria.
1.4 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI
units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. See for
conversion of units.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
D4444 Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
D6199 Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
D6253 Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood Packaging Materials
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
TT-W-572B Fungicide: Pentachlorophenol
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations:
CFR Parts 107–180, Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regulations
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Containers, Crates, Pallets,
Skids and Related Structures.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007April 15, 2013. Published November 2007September 2013. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20052007
as D6254/D6254M – 99 (2005).D6254/D6254M – 07. DOI: 10.1520/D6254_D6254M-07.10.1520/D6254_D6254M-13.
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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.
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2.3 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard:
PS1–07 PS 1–07 Voluntary Product Standard, Structural Plywood
PS 20–05 American Softwood Lumber Standard
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2.4 Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association Standard:
ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004 American National Standard for Hardwood and Decorative Plywood
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2.5 National M
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