ASTM D5168-09
(Practice)Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:D5168–09
Standard Practice for
Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated
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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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope SI 10 American National Standard for Use of the Interna-
tional System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
1.1 This practice covers the fabrication and closure of new
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2.2 TAPPI Standards:
triple-wall corrugated fiberboard containers.
T411 Test Method for Thickness of Paper and Paperboard
1.2 This practice indicates the factors and components that
T 803 Puncture and Stiffness Test of Container Board
must be controlled in the manufacture of triple-wall fiberboard
T810 BurstingStrengthofCorrugatedandSolidFiberboard
containers.
T811 EdgewiseCompressionStrengthofCorrugatedFiber-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
board (Short Column Test)
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
T 812 Ply Separation of Solid and Corrugated Fiberboard
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
(Wet)
and are not considered standard.
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2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
CFR Parts 107-180 Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regula-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tions
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.4 Other Standards:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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National Motor Freight Classification
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Uniform Freight Classification
2. Referenced Documents
2.5 Use of Other Specifications:
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2.5.1 Nothing in this practice shall be construed to prohibit
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the use of containers of special design or of fiberboard
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
containers identified by package number in the current
ments
Uniform Freight Classification and National Motor
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Join-
Freight Classification when in the experience and judg-
ing Methods)
ment of the purchaser, the nature of the articles or material
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
to be shipped justifies such containers.
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
2.5.2 Exceptional commodities may require better contain-
D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping
ers than are specified herein. Containers for explosives
Materials
and dangerous articles shall comply with the specifica-
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid
tions prescribed in the Department of Transportation’s
Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
(DOT) Office of Hazardous Materials Code of Federal
D5330/D5330M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape
Regulations, Title 49 CFR Parts 107-180. In addition, for
for Packaging, Filament-Reinforced
the particular articles to which these regulations apply, if
D5486/D5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape
the requirements contained in this practice are more
for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
stringent, then they must also meet the requirements
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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 Paper and Paperboard Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
Products. 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2009. Published March 2009. Originally AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D5168 – 03. DOI: 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
10.1520/D5168-09. 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 service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314, http://www.nmfta.org.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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:D5168–03 Designation:D5168–09
Standard Practice for
Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated
1
Fiberboard Containers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5168; 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 practice covers the fabrication and closure of new, 1100-grade,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.
1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The SI units given in parentheses are for information
only.
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 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 3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953
D 3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D 4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
D4727 4727/D 4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D 5330/D 5330M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament-Reinforced
D 5486/D 5486M Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
E380Practice for Use of the International System of Units (SI)
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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ThispracticeisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD10onPackagingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD10.27onPaperandPaperboardProducts.
Current edition approved Oct.March 1, 2003.2009. Published December 2003.March 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 19982003 as
D5168–98.D 5168 – 03.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from TAPPI, Technology Park, P.O. Box 105113, Atlanta, GA 30348-5113.
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Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
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Available from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
www.access.gpo.gov.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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National Motor Freight Classification
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Uniform Freight Classification
2.5 Use of Other Specifications:
2.75.1 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 purchaser, the nature of the articles or material to be shipped justifies such containers.
2.7.22.5.2 Exceptional commodities may require better containers than are sp
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