ASTM D6880/D6880M-11
(Specification)Standard Specification for Wood Boxes
Standard Specification for Wood Boxes
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the fabrication methods for the production of wood boxes. The wood boxes produced are classified into two classes according to durability, six styles according to cleat and joint structure, and two treatment types. It is recommended that the boxes be made from recycled materials using standard-compliant fasteners. Each box side and joint should be assembled according to the recommended procedures.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of wood boxes. These wood boxes, when constructed, filled and closed, shall be used for the packing of contents not exceeding 1000 pounds [454 kg].
1.2 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1), the resulting boxes shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of the specified materials and procedures. An appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D6880/D6880M −11
Standard Specification for
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Wood Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6880/D6880M; 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 D6199 Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers
and Pallets
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of wood boxes.
D6253 Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood
These wood boxes, when constructed, filled and closed, shall
Packaging Materials
be used for the packing of contents not exceeding 1000 pounds
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and
[454 kg].
Staples
1.2 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International
acceptable and permitted (see 5.1), the resulting boxes shall be
System of Units (SI): The Modernized Metric System
of equal or better performance than would result from the use
2.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
of the specified materials and procedures. An appropriate
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Standards:
distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169, can be used to
B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws-Inch Series
develop comparative procedures and criteria.
B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to
B18.2.3.8M Metric Hex Lag Screws
be regarded separately as standard.Within the text, the SI units
B18.2.4.2M Metric Hex Nuts, Style 2
are shown in brackets.The values stated in each system are not
B18.5 Round Head Bolts (Inch Series)
exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used inde-
B18.5.2.2M Metric round head Square Neck Bolts
pendentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthetwosystems
B18.22M Metric Plain Washers
may result in nonconformance with the standard. See IEEE/
B18.22.1 Plain Washers
ASTM SI-10 for conversion of units.
2.3 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Standard:
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
PS-20 American Softwood Lumber Standard
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.4 National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Stan-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
dard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
RulesfortheMeasurementandInspectionofHardwoodand
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Cypress
2. Referenced Documents
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2.5 American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Stan-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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dard:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
P36 Standard for Copper Naphtthenate (CuN)
ments
P37 Standard for Oxine Copper (Copper-8-Quinolinolate)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
(Cu8)
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con- 2.6 U.S Army Research, Development and Engineering
tainers and Systems Center (ARDEC):
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D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Ma- MIL-DTL-2427H Box, ammunition packing: Wood, nailed
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terials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
Containers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures. www.asme.org.
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Current edition approved April 1, 2011. Published May 2011. Originally Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D6880 - 05. Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
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DOI:10.1520/D6880_D6880M-11. Available from National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), 6830 Ra-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or leigh LaGrange Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, http://www.natlhardwood.org
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), P.O. Box
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 361784, Birmingham, AL 35236-1784, http://www.awpa.org.
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2.7 International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 3.2.4 diagonal—angle members placed between vertical
(ISPM) Publication: andhorizontalmemberswithina
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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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D6880–05 Designation: D6880/D6880M – 11
Standard Specification for
1
Wood Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6880/D6880M; 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
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of wood boxes. These wood boxes, when constructed, filled and closed, shall be
used for the packing of contents not exceeding 1,0001000 pounds [454 kg].
1.2 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1), the resulting boxes shall be of
equal or better performance than would result from the use of the specified materials and procedures.An appropriate distribution
cycle, specified in Practice D4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.
1.3 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 IEEE/ASTM SI 10
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 for conversion of units.
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 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
D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
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 10EEE/ASTM SI-10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modernized Metric
System
2.2 Federal Specification:
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PPP-B-621Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock-Corner American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards:
B18.2.1 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws-Inch Series
B18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series)
B18.2.3.8M Metric Hex Lag Screws
B18.2.4.2M Metric Hex Nuts, Style 2
B18.5 Round Head Bolts (Inch Series)
B18.5.2.2M Metric round head Square Neck Bolts
B18.22M Metric Plain Washers
B18.22.1 Plain Washers
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Containers,
Crates, Pallets, Skids, and Related Structures.
Current edition approved April 1, 2005. Published April 2005. DOI: 10.1520/D6880-05.on Shipping Containers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures.
Current edition approved April 1, 2011. Published May 2011. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D6880 - 05. DOI:10.1520/
D6880_D6880M-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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Available from the Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specification Section, Suite 8100, 480 L”Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20408
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Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org.
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2.3 American Softwood Lumber Standard PS-20
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard:
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PS-20 American Softwood Lumber Standard
2.4 American Wood Preservers’Association Standard
National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Standard:
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Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwood and Cypress
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2.5 National Design Specification for Wood ConstructionAmerican Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Standard:
P36 Standard for Copper Naphtthenate
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