ASTM D3950-09

Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers nonmetallic strapping and joining methods for closing, reinforcing, and bundling materials for shipment, unitizing, palletizing, and bracing for car and truck loading. The strappings are classified into five types according to the type of materials used. If necessary, seals and buckles made from steel with zinc, black iron oxide, or any equivalent corrosion protective coatings or plastic buckles may be used. Each sample should be collected and tested using the given procedures and should conform to the required values of breaking strength and elongation, transverse strength, and joint strength, when applicable, for each strapping type.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers nonmetallic strapping and joining methods intended for use in closing, reinforcing, and bundling articles for shipment, unitizing, palletizing, and bracing for car loading and truck loading.
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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification: 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: 14-Mar-2009
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.25 - Palletizing and Unitizing of Loads

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3950-07 - Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM D3950-09a - Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM B660-21 - Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D8505/D8505M-23 - Standard Specification for Basalt and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4727/D4727M-22 - Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM A700-14(2019) - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D4675-14a(2022) - Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials¹
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D1974/D1974M-22 - Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D5168-22 - Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009
• Referred By: ASTM D5118/D5118M-22 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: D 3950 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3950; 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 (ϵ) 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 4. Classification
1.1 This specification covers nonmetallic strapping and 4.1 Types and Grades:
joining methods intended for use in closing, reinforcing, and
bundling articles for shipment, unitizing, palletizing, and
Type I — Strapping, bonded rayon cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
bracing for car loading and truck loading.
Grade 2—Regular duty.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Type IA — Strapping, bonded, or woven polyester cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Grade 2—Regular duty.
and are not considered standard.
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Grade 4—Extra heavy duty.
Grade 5—Special duty.
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification: This
Grade 6—Special duty.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Grade 7—Special duty.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Type II — Strapping, polypropylene plastic.
Type III — Strapping, nylon plastic.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Type IV — Strapping, polyester plastic.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.1 Type, grade, and dimensions required (see 4.1 and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
7.1),
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
5.1.2 Length per coil (see 8.1),
ments
5.1.3 Joining method (see 6.2), type and size required (if
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
needed),
D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
5.1.4 If an embossed finish on strapping is desired or
Packaging Components for Testing
allowed (see Footnote in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3),
2.2 Other Standards:
5.1.5 Make and model of strapping equipment that the
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
strapping and joining method must work in, if applicable,
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Inspection by Attributes
5.1.6 Coil dimensions (see 8.1),
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
5.1.7 Level of packaging and packing if other than commer-
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Inspection by Variables for Percent Nonconforming
cial (see Section 15), and
5.1.8 ASTM designation and date of issue.
3. Terminology
3.1 For general definitions of packaging and distribution
6. Materials and Manufacture
environments, see Terminology D 996D996.
6.1 Materials shall be of the quality necessary to meet the
physical requirements within the allowable dimensions.
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6.1.1 Type I—Strapping shall consist of longitudinal rayon
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.25 on Palletizing
cords bonded with a plastic binder so that a nonwoven material
and Unitizing of Loads.
is formed.
Current edition approved March 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally
6.1.1.1 Type IA—Strapping shall consist of longitudinal
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D 3950 – 07.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or polyester cords bonded with a plastic binder to form a
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
nonwoven material or longitudinal polyester cords woven with
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
a weft thread and treated with a plastic binder to form a woven
the ASTM website.
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material.
Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Please contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
D3950–09
TABLE 1 Breaking Strengths of Type II Strapping (PP) TABLE 2 Breaking Strengths of Type III Strapping (Nylon)
Nominal Width Nominal Thickness Minimum Nominal Width Nominal Thickness Minimum Breaking
A B
of Strappi
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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:D3950–07 Designation: D 3950 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3950; 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 nonmetallic strapping and joining methods intended for use in closing, reinforcing, and bundling
articles for shipment, unitizing, palletizing, and bracing for car loading and truck loading.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, of this specification: 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:
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D 4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
2.2 Other Standards:
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ANSI/ASQC Z 1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
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ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Variables for Percent Nonconforming
3. Terminology
3.1 For general definitions of packaging and distribution environments, see Terminology D 996.
4. Classification
4.1 Types and Grades:
Type I — Strapping, bonded rayon cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
Grade 2—Regular duty.
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
Type IA — Strapping, bonded, or woven polyester cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
Grade 2—Regular duty.
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
Grade 4—Extra heavy duty.
Grade 5—Special duty.
Grade 6—Special duty.
Grade 7—Special duty.
Type II — Strapping, polypropylene plastic.
Type III — Strapping, nylon plastic.
Type IV — Strapping, polyester plastic.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.25 on Palletizing and Unitizing
of Loads.
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Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2007. Published October 2007. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3950–06 .
Current edition approved March 15, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D 3950 – 07.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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D3950–09
5. Ordering Information
5.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
5.1.1 Type, grade, and dimensions required (see 4.1 and 7.1),
5.1.2 Length per coil (see 8.1),
5.1.3 Joining method (see 6.2), type and size required (if needed),
5.1.4 If an embossed finish on strapping is desired or allowed (see Footnote in Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3),
5.1.5 Make and model of strapping equipment that the strapping and joining method must work in, if applicable,
5.1.6 Coil dimensions (see 8.1),
5.1.7 Level of packaging and packing if other than commercial (see Section 15), and
5.1.8 ASTM designation and date of issue.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 Materials shall be of the quality necessary to meet the physical requirements within the allowable dimensions.
6.1.1 Type I—Strapping shall consist of longitudinal rayon cords bonded with a plastic binder so that a nonwoven material is
formed.
6.1.1.1 Type IA—Strapping shall consist of longitudinal polyester cords bonded with a plastic binder to form a nonwoven
material
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