ASTM D2658-04(2013)

Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The interior dimensions are important properties in the general construction of a box, and accurate methods of measurement are required for research work, routine control, and acceptance testing for conformance to specifications. For containers to carry and protect their contents effectively and efficiently, the containers must be of proper and uniform size. This method involves a degree of human judgment and assumes careful and accurate placement and reading of specified apparatus.  
4.2 Method A, Measuring Lot of Boxes—determines if a lot (i.e., production run) is within specified tolerance for each dimension (length, width, and depth). A minimum of five specimens are measured. The test result for each dimension is the individual measurements of that dimension on all specimens. If any test result is outside of a specified tolerance, that box specimen should be re-measured using Method B to determine final test results.  
4.3 Method B, Measuring Single Boxes—determines if one particular box is within specified tolerance for each dimension. The test result for each dimension is the average of all measurements of that dimension.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the interior dimensions of regular slotted or special slotted styles of single-wall corrugated, double-wall corrugated, and solid fiberboard boxes.  
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 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2013
• ICS: 55.160 - Cases. Boxes. Crates
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.27 - Fiberboard Shipping Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2658-04(2009) - Standard Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D5639/D5639M-20 - Standard Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Referred By: ASTM D5118/D5118M-22 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D2658 − 04 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Determining Interior Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes (Box
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Gage Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2658; 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.
1. Scope 2.2 ANSI Standard:
B46.1 Surface Texture Surface Roughness, Waviness and
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the interior
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Lay
dimensions of regular slotted or special slotted styles of
single-wall corrugated, double-wall corrugated, and solid fi-
3. Terminology
berboard boxes.
3.1 Definitions—General terms in this test method are de-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
fined in Terminology D996.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.1 depth—the distance between the innermost surfaces of
and are not considered standard.
the box measured perpendicular to the length and width.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2 interior dimensions—the shortest distances between
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
opposite walls.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 length—the larger of the two dimensions of the open
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
face.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.4 regular slotted—one-piece box with all flaps the same
length and outer flaps meeting. Inner flaps may or may not
2. Referenced Documents
meet, but do not overlap.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.5 special slotted—one-piece box with all flaps meeting
D585 Practice for Sampling and Accepting a Single Lot of
or not meeting but not overlapping.
Paper, Paperboard, Fiberboard, and Related Product
3.2.6 width—the lesser of the two dimensions of the open
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(Withdrawn 2010)
face.
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
for Testing
4. Significance and Use
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
4.1 The interior dimensions are important properties in the
ments
general construction of a box, and accurate methods of
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
measurement are required for research work, routine control,
Packaging Components for Testing
and acceptance testing for conformance to specifications. For
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
containers to carry and protect their contents effectively and
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
efficiently, the containers must be of proper and uniform size.
This method involves a degree of human judgment and
assumes careful and accurate placement and reading of speci-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
fied apparatus.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Paper and
4.2 Method A, Measuring Lot of Boxes—determines if a lot
Paperboard Products.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
(i.e., production run) is within specified tolerance for each
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D2658 – 04 (2009).
dimension (length, width, and depth). A minimum of five
DOI: 10.1520/D2658-04R13.
specimens are measured. The test result for each dimension is
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D2658 − 04 (2013)
TABLE 1 Instrument Weight for Three Basic Size Ranges
the individual measurements of that dimension on all speci-
mens. If any test result is outside of a specified tolerance, that Size Range of Boxes, Instrument Weight,
in. (mm) oz (g)
box specimen should be re-measured using Method B to
A
Up to 10 (254) 2 lb0±2(907±57)
determine final test results.
10 to 18 (254 to 457) 2 lb8±2(1134±57)
18 to 34 (457 to 864) 3 lb6±3(1530 ± 85)
4.3 Method B, Measuring Single Boxes—determines if one
A
particular box is within specified tolerance for each dimension. A purchased instrument may have a minimum
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