ASTM D5749-01(2006)

Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers reinforced (Type I) and plain (Type II) paper gummed adhesive tapes used for securing and banding paper products and sealing fiberboard boxes. Type I gummed tape may be strippable (Class 1) or nonstrippable (Class 2), while Type II paper-backed gummed tape, whether Grade A (light duty), B (medium duty), or C (heavy duty), is nonstrippable. The tapes shall be manufactured from kraft paper, but the use of recycled pulp in the paper is encouraged as well, and the adhesive used must not have an offensive odor and shall conform to the environmental considerations specified. Type I tapes shall consist of two strips of paper in roll form, while Type II tapes shall consist of one strip of paper in roll form. Upon manufacture, the tape shall be clean and free of folds, sharp creases, tears, cuts, and holes. The tapes shall be examined for visual defects, defects in roll construction, and defects in dimensions. Tests for adhesiveness, tensile strength, and elongation shall be performed as well, and shall conform to the physical properties specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers plain and reinforced paper gummed adhesive tapes suitable for securing and banding paper products and closing fiberboard boxes.
1.2 This specification is intended to replace Fed. Specs. CID A-A-1492, CID A-A-1671, and PPP-T-45 in part.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section , 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: 31-Mar-2006
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.14 - Tape and Labels

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5749-01 - Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM D5749-01(2012) - Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2012
• Referred By: ASTM D1974/D1974M-22 - Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5749 – 01 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Specification for
Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and
Securing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5749; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope T401 Fiber Analysis of Paper and Paperboard
T410 Weight per Unit Area (Basis Weight or Substance)
1.1 This specification covers plain and reinforced paper
T414 Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper (Elmendorf-
gummed adhesive tapes suitable for securing and banding
Type Method)
paper products and closing fiberboard boxes.
UM 575 Water Resistance of Adhesive Bond in Laminated
1.2 ThisspecificationisintendedtoreplaceFed.Specs.CID
Paper and Paperboard
A-A-1492, CID A-A-1671, and PPP-T-45 in part.
2.3 ANSI/ASQC Standards:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
ANSI/ASQCZ1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
Inspection by Attributes
only.
ANSI/ASQCZ1.9 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Inspection by Variables for Percent Defective
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
2.4 Federal Specifications:
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
PPP-T-45 Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Sealing and Securing
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
PPP-T-681 Tape, Gummed, Packaging and Packing of
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
CID A-A-1492 Commercial Item Description Tape,
tions prior to use.
Gummed, Paper, Plain
2. Referenced Documents CID A-A-1671 Commercial Item Description Tape,
Gummed, (Paper, Reinforced, Laminated)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.5 ISO Standard:
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for QualityAssurance in
for Testing
Production and Installations
D828 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and
Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Appara-
3. Terminology
tus
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
tribution environments are found in Terminology D996.
ments
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
4. Classification
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
4.1 Type I Reinforced, Laminated:
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
4.1.1 Class 1—Strippable.
2.2 TAPPI Standards:
4.1.2 Class 2—Nonstrippable.
4.2 Type II Plain, Single Ply, Strippable:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
4.2.1 Grade A—Light duty, for lightweight packages.
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Tape and
4.2.2 Grade B—Medium duty, for medium-sized packages.
Labels.
Current edition approved April 1, 2006. Published April 2006. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D5749–01. DOI:
10.1520/D5749-01R06. Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
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D5749 – 01 (2006)
4.2.3 Grade C—Heavy duty, for heavy-duty packages. 7.3.2 Type I, Class 2, and Type II adhesive shall be capable
of being quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive
5. Significance and Use
shall show pronounced tackiness and shall cause the tape to
remain so firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without
5.1 Type I is a reinforced gummed tape which may be
strippable (Class 1) or nonstrippable (Class 2). It is intended failure of either the tape or paper when tested in accordance
with 13.6.1.
for use in Methods 2C2, 2C3, and any other methods in
Practice D1974.
7.4 Reinforcing Materials—The reinforcing fibers used in
5.2 Type II is a plain paper-backed nonstrippable gummed
fabricatingTypeItapesshallbecomposedofglassofsuchsize
tape. It is intended for use in Methods 2C4, 2C5, and other
as to permit the reinforced tape to meet the requirements set
methods in Practice D1974.
forth in Table 2 when tested as described in 13.5.
7.5 Laminating Materials—The laminating material for
6. Ordering Information
TypeItapeshallbenon-asphaltic,waterresistant,flexible,and
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
non-staining. Water resistance of the finished tape shall be
6.1.1 ASTM designation and date of issue,
tested in accordance with TAPPI UM575.
6.1.2 Type, class, and grade required (5.1),
7.6 Construction—Type I tape shall consist of two strips of
6.1.3 When core plugs are required (7.7),
paperinrollform,securelylaminatedtogetherwithreinforcing
6.1.4 If tape is to be wound gummed side out (7.7),
fibers embedded in the laminate. The reinforcing laminated
6.1.5 Roll width and length (9.1 and 9.2),
tapeshallbecompletelyanduniformlycoatedononesidewith
6.1.6 Acceptance sampling plan and desired acceptance
an adhesive.
quality level (Section 12),
7.6.1 The tape shall be reinforced by crosswise reinforcing
6.1.7 When backing certification is required (15.1),
fibers spaced not less than 2 fibers/50 mm (1 in.) on average
6.1.8 When testing and inspection certification is required
andbylengthwisefibersspacednotmorethananaverageof25
(15.1),
mm ( ⁄2 in.) apart. If a diamond pattern is employed for
6.1.9 Levelofpackagingandpackingifotherthancommer-
crosswisereinforcement,thespacingbetweentheparallelsides
cial (Section 17), and
of the diamond shall not be more than 32 mm (1 ⁄4 in.). The
6.1.10 When packaging for shipments to the U.S. Govern-
three-way tape shall be reinforced in both the machine direc-
ment (17.2).
tion and cross direction with reinforcing fibers spaced not less
than 2 fibers/50 mm (1 in.) on average, in addition to the
7. Materials and Manufacture
diamond-patterned reinforcement.
7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shall
7.6.2 Type II tapes, all grades, shall consist of one strip of
be such as to ensure performance of the tape over the range of
paper in roll form of the applicable grade, completely and
−55 to+71°C (−65 to+160°F) and shall conform to the
uniformly coated on one side with an adhesive.
requirements of this specification.
7.7 Rolls—Unless otherwise specified, the tape shall be
7.2 Paper:
evenlywoundandtightlywoundinrollswiththegummedside
7.2.1 Stock—The paper used in the fabrication of the tape
in (6.1.4). Type II shall be wound on a core having sufficient
shall be a kraft paper. The use of recycled pulp in the paper is
rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll under normal condi-
encouraged.
tions of transportation and use.The inside diameter of the core
7.2.2 Weight—The weight of the paper prior to gumming
shall be not less than 13 mm ( ⁄2 in.). When specified, Type II
shall conform to the requirement of Table 1, when tested as
tape shall have the core secure with a plug (6.1.3). Type I tape
described in TAPPI T410.
shall not be required to have a core. The end of the outer leaf
7.3 Adhesives—The adhesives used shall not have an offen-
of the tape shall be adhered to the next layer to prevent
sive odor (dry or wet) and shall meet the environmental
unwinding. The tape in each roll shall be furnished in one
considerations of 16.1.
continuouslengthandhavenomorethanthreesplicesperroll.
7.3.1 Type I, Class 1 adhesive shall be capable of being
Allsplicesshallbeneatlyandevenlymadewithglueandshall
quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive shall show
not separate upon unwinding.
pronounced tackiness and shall cause the tape to remain so
firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without leaving a thin
film of paper from the tape on the test paper, when tested in
TABLE 2 Physical Properties
accordance with 13.6.1.
Tensile Strength, kN/m Tearing Resistance, grams
A
width (lb/in.) min force mN min
Type
TABLE 1 Weight of Ungummed Paper
Machine Cross Machine Cross
B
Minimum Weight
direction direction direction direction
(24 3 36 — 5500 sheets) g/m2 lb
Type I 11 (63) 5.25 (30 )
Type II
Type I, Classes 1 and 2 49 55
Grade A 4.5 (26) 540(55 ) 647 (66)
Type II
Grade B 8 (45) 1109 (113) 1315 (134)
Grade A 57 35
Grade C 12 (68) 1991 (203) 2197 (224)
Grade B 98 60
A
Grade C 146 90
This requirement does not apply to tapes less than 63 mm (2 ⁄2 in.) in width.
B
This requirement does not apply to tapes less than 76 mm (3 in.) in width.
D5749 – 01 (2006)
8. Physical Properties 13.3 Test of Component Materials:
13.3.1 Paper—The paper component shall be tested for the
8.1 The tape shall meet the physical property requirements
stock requirements in 7.2.1 as described in TAPPI T401 and
in Table 2.
for basis weight requirements in 7.2.2 as described in TAPPI
9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
T410. The lot shall consist of all paper received at one time
fromonesourceofsupplyforuseinfabricationofonetypeand
9.1 ThewidthoftherollforTypeIshallbe38.5,50,and75
1 grade of tape. The lot size shall be expressed in units of
mm (1 ⁄2 , 2, and 3 in.); For Type II 25, 38.5, 50, and 75 mm
kilograms (pounds). The sample unit shall be 0.65 m (1000
(1, 1 ⁄2 , 2, and 3 in.).
1 in. ) of paper. The sample size shall be as described in 12.1.
9.1.1 A width tolerance of 61.5 mm (6 ⁄16 in.) shall be
The test reports shall include all values upon which results are
allowed on all widths.
based. There shall be no failures to meet the composite or lot
9.2 Length:
average requirements. A composite shall consist of small
9.2.1 Type I—The length of the roll shall be 115 or 140 m
portionstakenfromallsampleunitsandcombinedintoasingle
(375 or 450 ft) or other commercially available lengths, as
sample.
specified (6.1.5).
13.3.2 Reinforcing Material—The manufacturer shall sub-
9.2.2 Type II—ThelengthoftheClassArollshallbe245m
mitacertificationofcompliancestatingthatthecompositionof
(800 ft) when wound gummed side out, 150 m (500 ft) when
the reinforcing material used in Type I tape is in conformance
woundgummedsidein,orothercommerciallyavailablelength
with the requirements of 7.4.
(6.1.5). The length of the Class B roll shall be 185 or 300 m
13.3.3 Laminating Material—The manufacturer shall sub-
(600 or 800 ft), or other commercially available length (6.1.5).
mit a certification of conformance stating that the laminate of
The length of the Class C roll shall be 115 m (375 ft), or other
Type I conforms to the requirements of 7.5 as applicable.
commercially available length (6.1.5).
13.4 Inspection for the End Item—The end item shall be
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
examined for defects at the inspection levels and acceptable
quality levels set forth in 13.4.1. Random samples shall be
10.1 Thetapeshallbecleanandfreeoffolds,sharpcreases,
drawn from each lot of the end item for inspection for
tears, cuts, and holes. The adhesive coating shall cover the
examination of visual, roll construction, and dimensions. The
entireareaofonesideofthetape.Thetapeshallbecleanlycut
lot size shall be expressed in units of rolls for examination in
without nicks or ragged edges and shall conform to the levels
13.4.1, 13.4.2, and 13.4.3.
of quality established in this specification.
13.4.1 Examination for Visual Defects—Thesampleunitfor
11. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests
thisexaminationshallbe(1yd)oftapefromtheroll.Onlyone
11.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in the sample unit shall be taken from any roll. The sample shall be
appropriate test method. positionedrandomlyinallrollsexamined,andtherollsshallbe
11.2 The number of tests per unit of product shall be as randomly selected from the lot. (See Table 3.)
specified in the appropriate test method or Table 2. 13.4.2 Examination for Defects in Roll Construction—The
sample unit for this examination shall be one roll. (See Table
12. Sampling
4.)
12.1 Inspection Levels—The acceptance sampling plan in- 13.4.3 Examination of Defects in Dimensions—The sample
spection level shall be as specified in the purchase order or
unit for this examination shall be one roll. (See Table 5.)
contract. If not otherwise specified (6.1.9), ANSI/ASQC 1.4 13.5 Testing End Item—The end item shall be tested for the
and ANSI/ASQC 1.9 shall be used with an acceptable quality
applicable characteristics in Table 6. The lot size for purposes
limit (AQL) of 4%. of determining the sample size shall be expressed in units of
rolls of one type, grade, class, and size. The sample unit shall
13. Test Methods
consist of a sufficient length of tape to perform all of the tests.
13.1 Responsibility for Inspection—Unlessotherwisespeci-
The first three layers of tape shall be removed from the rolls
fiedinthecontractororder,themanufacturerisresponsiblefor
before taking any specimens for test. The sample size shall be
the performance of all inspection requirements in this specifi-
determined in 12.1. Test results shall include all values upon
cation.
which results are based. There shall be no failure to meet the
13.2 Responsibility for Compliance—All items must meet
all requirements of Sections 7 through 17. The inspections set
forth in this specification shall become part of the manufactur- TABLE 3 Examination for Visual Defects
er’s overall inspection system or quality program for the
Examine Defect
contractororder.Theabsenceofanyinspectionrequirementin
Form Type, class, or grade not as specified
the specification shall not relieve the manufacturer of the
Adhesive coating Not coated on one side only
Not uniform; bare spots or lumps
responsibility of ensuring that all rolls of tape submitted for
Does not cover entire area
acceptance comply with all the requirements of the contract or
Has offensive odor (dry or wet)
order. Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize Construction Tape not securely laminated, any blister or ply
(Type I) separation
submission of known defective material, either indicated or
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