ASTM D5168-22

Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 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.  
4.2 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.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the fabrication and closure of new 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Apr-2022
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.27 - Fiberboard Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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: D5168 − 22
Standard Practice for
Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated
1
Fiberboard Containers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5168; 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* D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
1.1 This practice covers the fabrication and closure of new
tainers and Systems
triple-wall corrugated fiberboard containers.
D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Ma-
1.2 This practice indicates the factors and components that 1
terials
must be controlled in the manufacture of triple-wall fiberboard
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
containers.
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5330/D5330M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical for Packaging, Filament-Reinforced
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
D5639 Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Ma-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
terials and Box Construction Based on Performance Re-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
quirements
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D6198 Guide for Transport Packaging Design
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
SI 10 American National Standard for Use of the Interna-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tional System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 2.2 TAPPI Standards:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the T411 Test Method for Thickness of Paper and Paperboard
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
T 803 Puncture and Stiffness Test of Container Board
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical T 810 Bursting Strength of Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
T811 Edgewise Compression Strength of Corrugated Fiber-
board (Short Column Test)
2. Referenced Documents
T 812 Ply Separation of Solid and Corrugated Fiberboard
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(Wet)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
ments
CFR Parts 107-180 Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regula-
D1968 Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
tions
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Join-
2.4 Other Standards:
ing Methods)
5
National Motor Freight Classification
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging 6
Uniform Freight Classification
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging
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and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials. 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
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Current edition approved April 15, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D5168 – 12 (2017). 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
DOI: 10.1520/D5168-22. www.access.gpo.gov.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from National Motor Freight TrafficAssociation (NMFTA), 1001 N.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314, http://www.nmfta.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, 50 F Street,
the ASTM website. N.W., Suite 7020, Washington, DC 20001–1536.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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
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Designation: D5168 − 12 (Reapproved 2017) D5168 − 22
Standard Practice for
Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated
1
Fiberboard Containers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5168; 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 Scope*
1.1 This practice covers the fabrication and closure of new 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1968 Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
1
D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
D4727/D4727M 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
D5639 Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
Current edition approved April 1, 2017April 15, 2022. Published June 2017May 2022. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
D5168 – 12.D5168 – 12 (2017). DOI: 10.1520/D5168-12R17.10.1520/D5168-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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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D5168 − 22
D6198 Guide for Transport Packaging Design
SI 10 American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
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2.2 TAPPI Standards:
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)
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2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
CFR Parts 107-180 Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regulations
2.4 Other Standards:
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National Motor Freight Classification
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Uniform Freight Classification
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ISTA Distribution Simulation
2.5 Use of Other Specifications:
2.5.1 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 experience and judgment of the purc
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