ASTM D5749-95(2001)

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

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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 11, 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: D10.14 - Tape and Labels

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5749-95e1 - Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM D5749-01 - Standard Specification for Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and Securing
• 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

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 5749 – 95 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Specification for
Reinforced and Plain Gummed Tape for Sealing and
Securing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5749; 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.
1. Scope MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
tion by Attributes
1.1 This specification covers plain and reinforced paper
MIL-STD-414 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspec-
gummed adhesive tapes suitable for securing and banding
tion by Variables for Percent Defective
paper products and closing fiberboard boxes.
2.4 Federal Specifications:
1.2 This specification is intended to replace Fed. Specs. CID
PPP-T-45 Tape, Gummed, Paper, Reinforced and Plain, for
A-A-1492, CID A-A-1671, and PPP-T-45 in part.
Sealing and Securing
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
PPP-T-681 Tape, Gummed, Packaging and Packing of
as standard.
CID A-A-1492 Commercial Item Description Tape,
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Gummed, Paper, Plain
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification: This
CID A-A-1671 Commercial Item Description Tape,
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Gummed, (Paper, Reinforced, Laminated)
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
2.5 ISO Standard:
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
ISO 9002 Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Production and Installations
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Definitions—General definitions for packaging and dis-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tribution environments are found in Terminology D 996.
D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
for Testing
4. Classification
D 828 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and
4.1 Type I Reinforced, Laminated:
Paperboarad Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Appara-
2 4.1.1 Class 1—Strippable.
tus
4.1.2 Class 2—Nonstrippable.
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
2 4.2 Type II Plain, Single Ply, Strippable:
ments
4.2.1 Grade A—Light duty, for lightweight packages.
D 1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing and Rein-
2 4.2.2 Grade B—Medium duty, for medium-sized packages.
forcing Fiberboard Shipping Containers
2 4.2.3 Grade C—Heavy duty, for heavy-duty packages.
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
2.2 TAPPI Standards:
5. Significance and Use
T 401 Fiber Analysis of Paper and Paperboard
5.1 Type I is a reinforced gummed tape which may be
T 410 Weight per Unit Area (Basis Weight or Substance)
strippable (Class 1) or nonstrippable (Class 2). It is intended
T 414 Internal Tearing Resistance of Paper (Elmendorf-
for use in Methods 2C2, 2C3, and any other methods in
Type Method)
Practice D 1974.
UM 575 Water Resistance of Adhesive Bond in Laminated
5.2 Type II is a plain paper-backed nonstrippable gummed
Paper and Paperboard
tape. It is intended for use in Methods 2C4, 2C5, and other
2.3 Military Standards:
methods in Practice D 1974.
1 4
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 and is the Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.14 on Closure and Reinforcement. 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111- 5094, Attn:NPODS.
Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S Government Printing Office,
Current edition approved July 15, 1995. Published September 1995.
Washington, DC 20402.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
Available from the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, P.O.
Box 105113, Atlanta, GA 30348. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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D 5749
TABLE 2 Physical Properties
6. Ordering Information
Tensile Strength, lb/in. Tearing Resistance, grams
6.1 The inquiry or order shall include the following:
A
width (kN/m) min force mN min
6.1.1 ASTM designation and date of issue, Type
Machine Cross Machine Cross
6.1.2 Type, class, and grade required (5.1),
B
direction direction direction direction
6.1.3 When core plugs are required (7.7),
Type I 63 (11) 30 (5.25)
6.1.4 If tape is to be wound gummed side out (7.7),
Type II
6.1.5 Roll width and length (9.1 and 9.2), Grade A 26 (4.5) 55 (540) 66 (647)
Grade B 45 (8) 113 (1109) 134 (1315)
6.1.6 Acceptance sampling plan and desired acceptance
Grade C 68 (12) 203 (1991) 224 (2197)
quality level (Section 12),
A
This requirement does not apply to tapes less than 2 ⁄2 in. (63 mm) in width.
6.1.7 When backing certification is required (15.1),
B
This requirement does not apply to tapes less than 3 in. (76 mm) in width.
6.1.8 When testing and inspection certification is required
(15.1),
non-staining. Water resistance of the finished tape shall be
6.1.9 Level of packaging and packing if other than commer- tested in accordance with TAPPI UM 575.
cial (Section 17), and
7.6 Construction—Type I tape shall consist of two strips of
6.1.10 When packaging for shipments to the U.S. Govern- paper in roll form, securely laminated together with reinforcing
ment (17.2).
fibers embedded in the laminate. The reinforcing laminated
tape shall be completely and uniformly coated on one side with
7. Materials and Manufacture
an adhesive.
7.1 The materials used in the construction of the tape shall
7.6.1 The tape shall be reinforced by crosswise reinforcing
be such as to ensure performance of the tape over the range
fibers spaced not less than 2 fibers/1 in. (50 mm) on average
of − 65 to + 160°F (−55 to + 71°C) and shall conform to the 1
and by lengthwise fibers spaced not more than an average of ⁄2
requirements of this specification.
in. (25 mm) apart. If a diamond pattern is employed for
7.2 Paper:
crosswise reinforcement, the spacing between the parallel sides
7.2.1 Stock—The paper used in the fabrication of the tape
of the diamond shall not be more than 1 ⁄4 in. (32 mm). The
shall be a kraft paper. The use of recycled pulp in the paper is
three-way tape shall be reinforced in both the machine direc-
encouraged.
tion and cross direction with reinforcing fibers spaced not less
7.2.2 Weight—The weight of the paper prior to gumming
than 2 fibers/1 in. on average, in addition to the diamond-
shall conform to the requirement of Table 1, when tested as
patterned reinforcement.
described in TAPPI T 410.
7.6.2 Type II tapes, all grades, shall consist of one strip of
7.3 Adhesives—The adhesives used shall not have an offen-
paper in roll form of the applicable grade, completely and
sive odor (dry or wet) and shall meet the environmental
uniformly coated on one side with an adhesive.
considerations of 16.1.
7.7 Rolls—Unless otherwise specified, the tape shall be
7.3.1 Type I, Class 1 adhesive shall be capable of being
evenly wound and tightly wound in rolls with the gummed side
quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive shall show
in (6.1.4). Type II shall be wound on a core having sufficient
pronounced tackiness and shall cause the tape to remain so
rigidity to prevent distortion of the roll under normal condi-
firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without leaving a thin
tions of transportation and use. The inside diameter of the core
film of paper from the tape on the test paper, when tested in 1
shall be not less than ⁄2 in. (13 mm). When specified, Type II
accordance with 13.6.1.
tape shall have the core secure with a plug (6.1.3). Type I tape
7.3.2 Type I, Class 2, and Type II adhesive shall be capable
shall not be required to have a core. The end of the outer leaf
of being quickly activated with water. The wetted adhesive
of the tape shall be adhered to the next layer to prevent
shall show pronounced tackiness and shall cause the tape to
unwinding. The tape in each roll shall be furnished in one
remain so firmly affixed that it cannot be removed without
continuous length and have no more than three splices per roll.
failure of either the tape or paper when tested in accordance
All splices shall be neatly and evenly made with glue and shall
with 13.6.1.
not separate upon unwinding.
7.4 Reinforcing Materials—The reinforcing fibers used in
8. Physical Properties
fabricating Type I tapes shall be composed of glass of such size
as to permit the reinforced tape to meet the requirements set
8.1 The tape shall meet the physical property requirements
forth in Table 2 when tested as described in 13.5. in Table 2.
7.5 Laminating Materials—The laminating material for
9. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
Type I tape shall be non-asphaltic, water resistant, flexible, and
9.1 The width of the roll for Type I shall be 1 ⁄2,2,and3in.
TABLE 1 Weight of Ungummed Paper
(8.5, 50, and 75 mm) for Type II 1, 1 ⁄2, 2, and 3 in. (25, 38.5,
Minimum Weight 50, and 75 mm).
9.1.1 A width tolerance of 6 ⁄16 in. (61.5 mm) shall be
(24 3 36 — 5500 sheets) lb g/m2
allowed on all widths.
Type I, Classes 1 and 2 55 49
Type II 9.2 Length:
Grade A 35 57
9.2.1 Type I—The length of the roll shall be 375 or 450 ft
Grade B 60 98
(115 or 140 m) or other commercially available lengths, as
Grade C 90 146
specified (6.1.5).
D 5749
9.2.2 Type II—The length of the Class A roll shall be 800 ft the reinforcing material used in Type I tape is in conformance
(245 m) when wound gummed side out, 500 ft (150 m) when with the requirements of 7.4.
wound gummed side in, or other commercially available length 13.3.3 Laminating Material—The manufacturer shall sub-
(6.1.5). The length of the Class B roll shall be 600 or 800 ft mit a certification of conformance stating that the laminate of
[185 or 300 m], or other commercially available length (6.1.5). Type I conforms to the requirements of 7.5 as applicable.
The length of the Class C roll shall be 375 ft (115 m), or other 13.4 Inspection for the End Item—The end item shall be
commercially available length (6.1.5). examined for defects at the inspection levels and acceptable
quality levels set forth in 13.4.1. Random samples shall be
10. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
drawn from each lot of the end item for inspection for
10.1 The tape shall be clean and free of folds, sharp creases,
examination of visual, roll construction, and dimensions. The
tears, cuts, and holes. The adhesive coating shall cover the
lot size shall be expressed in units of rolls for examination in
entire area of one side of the tape. The tape shall be cleanly cut
13.4.1, 13.4.2, and 13.4.3.
without nicks or ragged edges and shall conform to the levels
13.4.1 Examination for Visual Defects—The sample unit for
of quality established in this specification.
this examination shall be 1 yd of tape from the roll. Only one
sample unit shall be taken from any roll. The sample shall be
11. Specimen Preparation and Number of Tests
positioned randomly in all rolls examined, and the rolls shall be
11.1 Specimen preparation shall be as specified in the
randomly selected from the lot. (See Table 3.)
appropriate test method.
13.4.2 Examination for Defects in Roll Construction— The
11.2 The number of tests per unit of product shall be as
sample unit for this examination shall be one roll. (See Table
specified in the appropriate test method or Table 2.
4.)
12. Sampling
13.4.3 Examination of Defects in Dimensions—The sample
unit for this examination shall be one roll. (See Table 5.)
12.1 Inspection Levels—The acceptance sampling plan in-
13.5 Testing End Item—The end item shall be tested for the
spection level shall be as specified in the purchase order or
applicable characteristics in Table 6. The lot size for purposes
contract. If not otherwise specified (6.1.9), MIL-STD-105 and
of determining the sample size shall be expressed in units of
MIL-STD-414 shall be used with an acceptable quality limit
rolls of one type, grade, class, and size. The sample unit shall
(AQL) of 4 %.
consist of a sufficient length of tape to perform all of the tests.
13. Test Methods
The first three layers of tape shall be removed from the rolls
13.1 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci-
before taking any specimens for test. The sample size shall be
fied in the contract or order, the manufacturer is responsible for
determined in 12.1. Test results shall include all values upon
the performance of all inspection requirements in this specifi-
which results are based. There shall be no failure to meet the
cation.
sample unit or lot average requirements. The tape shall be
13.2 Responsibility for Compliance—All items must meet
conditioned in accordance with Practice D 685 for all test
all requirements of Sections 7 through 17. The inspections set
except adhesiveness.
forth in this specification shall become part of the manufactur-
13.6 Test Procedures:
er’s overall inspection system or quality program for the
13.6.1 Testing Conditions—All tests shall be conducted in
contract or order. The absence of any inspection requirement in
an atmosphere maintained at standard conditions as described
the specification shall not relieve the manufacturer of the
in Practice D 685. Materials shall be conditioned to equilib-
responsibility of ensuring that all rolls of tape submitted for
rium at these conditions prior to testing.
acceptance comply with all the requirements of the contract or
13.6.2 Adhesiveness—Apparatus, Supplies, and Testing
order. Sampling in quality conformance does not authorize
Procedure:
submission of known defective material, either indicated or
13.6.2.1 Standard Test Paper—The test paper shall be
actual, nor does it commit the buyer to accept defective
Standard Reference Material 1810A7.
material.
13.3 Test of Component Materials:
13.3.1 Paper—The paper component shall be tested for the
Standard Reference Material 1810A is available from the Office of Standard
stock requirements in 7.2.1 as described in TAPPI T 401 and
Reference Materials, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Washington,
DC 20234.
for basis weight requirements in 7.2.2 as described in TAPPI
T 410. The lot shall consist of all paper received at one time
from one source of supply for use in fabrication of one type and
TABLE 3 Examination for Visual Defects
grade of tape. The lot size shall be expressed in units of pounds
Examine Defect
(kilograms). The sample unit shall be 1000 in. (0.65 m) of
Form Type, class, or grade not as specified
paper. The sample siz
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