ASTM D3950-01

Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)

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.  
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: 09-Oct-2001
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.25 - Palletizing and Unitizing of Loads

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3950-00 - Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM D3950-04 - Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2004
• Referred By: ASTM D4727/D4727M-22 - Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D5168-22 - Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM B660-21 - Standard Practices for Packaging/Packing of Aluminum and Magnesium Products
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D4675-14a(2022) - Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials¹
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D1974/D1974M-22 - Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D5118/D5118M-22 - Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM A700-14(2019) - Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Referred By: ASTM D8505/D8505M-23 - Standard Specification for Basalt and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 3950 – 01
Standard Specification for
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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 (e) 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.
Type IA —Strapping, bonded, or woven polyester cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Grade 2—Regular duty.
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification: This
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Grade 4—Extra heavy duty.
Grade 5—Special duty.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Type II — Strapping, polyolefin plastic.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Type III — Strapping, nylon plastic.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- Type IV — Strapping, polyester plastic.
tions prior to use.
5. Ordering Information
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
5.1.1 Type, grade, and dimensions required (see 4.1 and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
7.1),
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
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5.1.2 Length per coil (see 8.1),
ments
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5.1.3 Joining method (see 6.2), type and size required (if
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
needed),
D 4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
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5.1.4 If an embossed finish on strapping is desired or
Packaging Components for Testing
allowed (see Footnote in Table 1),
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
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strapping and joining method must work in, if applicable,
Inspection by Attributes
5.1.6 Coil dimensions (see 8.1),
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
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5.1.7 Level of packaging and packing if other than commer-
Inspection by Variables for Percent Nonconforming
cial (see Section 15), and
3. Terminology
5.1.8 ASTM designation and date of issue.
3.1 For general definitions of packaging and distribution
6. Materials and Manufacture
environments, see Terminology D 996.
6.1 Materials shall be of the quality necessary to meet the
physical requirements within the allowable dimensions.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
6.1.1 Type I—Strapping shall consist of longitudinal rayon
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 Oct. 10, 2001. Published December 2001. Originally
published as D 3950 – 80. Last previous edition D 3950 – 00.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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D3950–01
TABLE 1 Breaking Strengths of Type II Strapping (PP)
6.2 Joining Methods— If seals or buckles are to be used,
Nominal Width Nominal Thickness Minimum they shall be steel and have a coating of zinc, black iron oxide,
of Strapping of Strapping Breaking Strength
or equivalent protection from corrosion, or buckles may be
A B
in. (mm) in. (mm) lb (N)
made of plastic.
0.197 (5.0) 0.0145 (0.37) 100 (440)
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⁄4 (6.4) 0.0135 (0.34) 134 (600)
7. Mechanical Properties
0.234 (5.9) 0.0135 (0.34) 130 (580)
.236 (6.0) 0.0130 (0.33) 135 (600)
7.1 Breaking Strength and Elongation (see 12.2):
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⁄4 (6.4) 0.0150 (0.38) 180 (800)
7.1.1 Type I and Type IA strapping shall conform to the
0.234 (5.9) 0.0160 (0.41) 180 (800)
0.236 (6.0) 0.0173 (0.44) 190 (850)
breaking strengths and elongations prescribed in Table 2 and
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⁄4 (6.4) 0.0250 (0.64) 200 (890)
Table 3.
0.354 (9.0) 0.0142 (0.36) 225 (1 000)
7.1.2 Type II strapping shall conform to the breaking
0.351 (8.9) 0.0160 (0.41) 270 (1 200)
0.354 (9.0) 0.0173 (0.44) 270 (1 200)
strengths and elongations prescribed in Table 1.
0.354 (9.0) 0.0181 (0.4
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