ASTM D6251/D6251M-19
(Specification)Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the fabrication and closure of empty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-cleated, panelboard boxes. These boxes are intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies. The box shall be classified according to box type: Type I; Type II; Type II; and Type IV. According to class: Class 1 and Class 2. According to style: Style A; Style A1; Style B; Style C through K. According to preservative treatment; Treatment A and Treatment B. And according to load type: Type 1; Type 2; and Type 3. Panels shall be fabricated by nailing, stapling, or gluing panelboard to cleats placed. Fastener component test, fastener test for securing cleats to panelboard panels; lateral resistance test; direct withdrawal resistance test; oxine copper preservative test; zinc napthenate preservative test; and preservative dryness test shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure of empty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-cleated, panelboard boxes. These boxes are intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb [454 kg] depending on box type (see 10.1).
1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance is dependent on its fabricated components and subsequent assembly; therefore, a variety of types, classes, styles, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified. This specification, however, does not cover wood-cleated panelboard box performance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
1.3 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.17), the resulting packaging systems shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of these specified materials and procedures. The appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units 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 for conversion of units.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D6251/D6251M −19
Standard Specification for
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Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6251/D6251M; 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* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure of
empty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-
2. Referenced Documents
cleated, panelboard boxes.These boxes are intended for use as
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general
D996Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
materials and supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb [454 kg]
ments
depending on box type (see 10.1).
D1990Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for
1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance is
Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests
dependentonitsfabricatedcomponentsandsubsequentassem-
of Full-Size Specimens
bly;therefore,avarietyoftypes,classes,styles,andtreatments
D3951Practice for Commercial Packaging
reflecting varied performance are specified. This specification,
D3953Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
however, does not cover wood-cleated panelboard box perfor-
D4169Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
mance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storage
tainers and Systems
conditions.
D4727/D4727MSpecification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
1.3 Iftheuseofotherconstructionmethodsortechniquesis berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.17), the resulting packaging D6199PracticeforQualityofWoodMembersofContainers
systems shall be of equal or better performance than would and Pallets
resultfromtheuseofthesespecifiedmaterialsandprocedures. D6253Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood
Theappropriatedistributioncycle,specifiedinPracticeD4169, Packaging Materials
can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria. F1667SpecificationforDrivenFasteners:Nails,Spikes,and
Staples
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
IEEE/ASTM SI 10Standard for Use of the International
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
A-A-58078Plastic Board (For Packaging Applications)
beusedindependentlyoftheother.Combiningvaluesfromthe
FF-F-133Fasteners, Wood Joint, Corrugated – (Saw Edge)
two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
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2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
See IEEE/ASTM SI 10 for conversion of units.
CFR Parts 107-180Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regula-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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2.4 APA—The Engineered Wood Association:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
PRP-108PerformanceStandardsandPoliciesforStructural-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Use Panels
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
PS 1-07Structural Plywood
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Available from ASSIST Quicksearch, https://quicksearch.dla.mil/
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on qsSearch.aspx.
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Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
Containers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, https://
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?page=browse.
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approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D6251/D6251M–11. Available from APA—The Engineered Wood Association, 7011 South 19th
DOI: 10.1520/D6251_
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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
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Designation: D6251/D6251M − 11 D6251/D6251M − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6251/D6251M; 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 Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure of empty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-cleated,
panelboard boxes. These boxes are intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and
supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb [454 kg] depending on box type (see 10.1).
1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance is dependent on its fabricated components and subsequent assembly;
therefore, a variety of types, classes, styles, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified. This specification, however,
does not cover wood-cleated panelboard box performance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
1.3 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.17), the resulting packaging
systems shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of these specified materials and procedures. The
appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units 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 for conversion of units.
1.5 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 thethis standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1990 Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests of Full-Size
Specimens
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
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 10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
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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, 2011Aug. 1, 2019. Published May 2011November 2019. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
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D6251/D6251M – 07D6251/D6251M – 11. . DOI: 10.1520/D6251_D6251M-11.10.1520/D6251_D6251M-19.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
A-A-58078 Plastic Board (For Packaging Applications)
FF-F-133 Fasteners, Wood Joint, Corrugated – (Saw Edg
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Designation: D6251/D6251M − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6251/D6251M; 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* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure of
empty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-
2. Referenced Documents
cleated, panelboard boxes. These boxes are intended for use as
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
materials and supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb [454 kg]
ments
depending on box type (see 10.1).
D1990 Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for
1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance is
Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests
dependent on its fabricated components and subsequent assem-
of Full-Size Specimens
bly; therefore, a variety of types, classes, styles, and treatments
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
reflecting varied performance are specified. This specification,
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
however, does not cover wood-cleated panelboard box perfor-
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
mance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storage
tainers and Systems
conditions.
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
1.3 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.17), the resulting packaging D6199 Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers
systems shall be of equal or better performance than would and Pallets
result from the use of these specified materials and procedures. D6253 Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of Wood
The appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169, Packaging Materials
can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria. F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and
Staples
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
3
2.2 Federal Specifications:
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
A-A-58078 Plastic Board (For Packaging Applications)
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
FF-F-133 Fasteners, Wood Joint, Corrugated – (Saw Edge)
two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
4
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
See IEEE/ASTM SI 10 for conversion of units.
CFR Parts 107-180 Title 49, Hazardous Materials Regula-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5
2.4 APA—The Engineered Wood Association:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
PRP-108 Performance Standards and Policies for Structural-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Use Panels
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
PS 1-07 Structural Plywood
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
3
Available from ASSIST Quicksearch, https://quicksearch.dla.mil/
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on qsSearch.aspx.
4
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on Shipping Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,
Containers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, https://
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?page=browse.
5
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D6251/D6251M – 11. Available from APA—The Engineered Wood Association, 7011 South 19th
DOI: 10.1520/D6251_D6251M-19. Street, Tacoma, WA 98466, http://www.
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