ASTM D5118/D5118M-15(2020)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
Standard Practice for Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes, sleeves and liners are used to unitize products into packages of size and shape suitable for manual or mechanical handling and to protect the contents against environmental, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
4.2 This practice covers some of the basic constructions and styles of commercially available fiberboard packaging used to unitize and protect contents.
4.3 Use of Other Specifications—Nothing in this practice shall be construed to prohibit the use of boxes of special design or of fiberboard packages 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 boxes or packages. Some commodities may require less protection while other commodities may require better boxes than are specified herein. Containers for explosives and dangerous articles must also comply with regulations for the Transport of Hazardous Materials (CFR Title 49).
FIG. 1 Fiberboard Box Dimensioning
FIG. 2 Box, Fiberboard; Detail of Manufacturer's Joint Construction for Class Weather Resistant and WWVR Boxes
FIG. 3 Box, Fiberboard; Details of Manufacturer's Joint Types
FIG. 4 Compliance Marking for Class Weather-Resistant and WWVR Boxes
Note 1: In accordance with 6.5.1.1, “Boxmaker’s Name” may be replaced with “Box Manufacturer’s Certificate” (either round or rectangular “Numbered Package Certificate”).
Note 2: Dimensions and cube other than specified in MIL-STD-129 shall be printed only on government procured boxes, unless requested by the purchaser.
FIG. 5 Cover Assembly
FIG. 6 Box, Fiberboard; SL—Sleeve
FIG. 7 Box, Fiberboard; L—Liner
FIG. 8 Box, Fiberboard; RSC—Regular Slotted Box (0201)
FIG. 9 Box, Fiberboard; OSC—Overlap Slotted Box (0202)
FIG. 10 Box, Fiberboard; FOL—Full Overlap Slotted Box (0203)
FIG. 11 Box, Fiber...
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1.1 This practice covers the fabrication of new fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.
1.2 This practice points out the factors and components that must be controlled in the manufacture of corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.
1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of fiberboard containers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere, handling, shipping and storage.
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 non-conformance with the standard.
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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Designation: D5118/D5118M − 15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5118/D5118M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
1.1 This practice covers the fabrication of new fiberboard
D2658 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiber-
boxes, liners and sleeves.
board Boxes
1.2 This practice points out the factors and components that
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Join-
must be controlled in the manufacture of corrugated and solid
ing Methods)
fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of fiberboard
containers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere, D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
handling, shipping and storage.
2.2 Federal Specifications:
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
CIDA-A-59692 Adhesives, Water-Resistant (For Closure of
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
Fiberboard Boxes)
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
Title 49 Transportation
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
2.4 Other Publications:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
National Motor Freight Classification
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Uniform Freight Classification
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- TAPPI 402 Standard Conditioning and TestingAtmospheres
for Paper, Board, Pulp Handsheets and Related Products
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Terminology
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 Definitions of terms relating to packaging are found in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Terminology D996.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Significance and Use
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes, sleeves and
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
liners are used to unitize products into packages of size and
ments
shape suitable for manual or mechanical handling and to
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging Available from Standardization Documents, Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, attn: NPODS.
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials. Available from National Motor Freight Classification, Inc., 2200 Mill Road,
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2020. Published October 2020. Originally Alexandria, VA 22314.
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5118/D5118M – 15. Available from National Railroad Freight Committee, 151 Ellis Street, N.E.,
DOI: 10.1520/D5118_D5118M-15R20. Suite 260, Atlanta, GA 30335–6021.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from TechnicalAssociation of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI),
the ASTM website. 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
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protect the contents against environmental, handling, shipping, proximity to the food, the adhesive shall comply with the
and storage conditions. Federal Food, Drug and CosmeticAct and regulations promul-
gated thereunder.
4.2 This practice covers some of the basic constructions and
6.1.2.2 Hot melt adhesives can be used when gross weight
styles of commercially available fiberboard packaging used to
does not exceed 65 lb [30 kg], by overlapping the sides of box
unitize and protect contents.
forming the joint not less than 1 ⁄4 in. [32 mm] and by firmly
4.3 Use of Other Specifications—Nothing in this practice
gluing this joint with hot melt adhesive consisting of 100 %
shall be construed to prohibit the use of boxes of special design
solids contents of thermal-plastic materials, which will main-
or of fiberboard packages identified by package number in the
tain bond at temperatures ranging from –20°F [–29°C] to
current Uniform Freight Classification and National Motor
+165°F [+74°C] above zero.
Freight Classification when in the experience and judgment of
6.1.2.3 Metal fasteners shall be commercially preformed
the purchaser, the nature of the articles or material to be
staples or staples formed from commercial steel stitching wire.
shipped justifies such boxes or packages. Some commodities
All metal fasteners shall have commercially applied coating of
may require less protection while other commodities may
zinc or copper wash.
require better boxes than are specified herein. Containers for
6.1.2.4 Manufacturer’s joint tapes shall be of the following
explosives and dangerous articles must also comply with
constructions:
regulations for the Transport of Hazardous Materials (CFR
(1) For boxes not exceeding 65 lb [30 kg] gross weight
Title 49).
sealing strips must not be less than 2 in. [51 mm] wide, and
must comply with one of the following requirements:
5. Styles
(a) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight
5.1 Fiberboard boxes covered by this practice may be of the 2
not less than 80 lb [130 g/m ] combined with a water-resistant
following styles:
compound and reinforced with not less than double strand
5.1.1 RSC/0201 —Regular slotted box (Fig. 8).
nylon fiber not less than 210 denier forming a pattern with
5.1.2 OSC/0202 —Overlap slotted box (Fig. 9).
strands not more than ⁄2 in. [13 mm] apart.
5.1.3 FOL/0203 —Full overlap slotted box (Fig. 10).
(b) Cloth having crosswise (filler) threads having a mini-
5.1.4 SFF/0206 —Special full flap slotted box (Fig. 11).
mumtearingstrengthof40Elmendorfunits.Insideandoutside
5.1.5 CSSC/0204 —Center special slotted box (Fig. 12).
strips of sulphate paper not less than 2 in. [51 mm] wide;
5.1.6 CSOSC/0205 —Center special overlap slotted box
outside strip having a basis weight of not less than 60 lb [100
(Fig. 12). 2
g/m ] having a bursting strength of not less than 60 psi [414
5.1.7 HSCC/0312 —Half slotted box with cover (Fig. 13).
kPa]; inside strip having a basis weight not less than 40 lb [65
5.1.8 DBLCC/0310 —Double cover box (Fig. 14). 2
g/m ], and a bursting strength of not less than 40 psi [275 kPa].
5.1.9 IC/0325 —Interlocking double cover box (Fig. 15).
(2) For boxes exceeding 65 lb [30 kg] gross weight,
5.1.10 FTC/0301 —Full telescope box (Fig. 16).
sealing strips must be not less than 3 in. [76 mm] wide, unless
5.1.11 FTHS/0320 —Full telescope half slotted box (Fig.
otherwise provided, and must comply with one of the follow-
17).
ing requirements:
5.1.12 OPF/0401 —One piece folder (Fig. 18).
(a) One thickness of sulphate paper, the fibers of which are
5.1.13 FPF/0410 —Five panel folder (Fig. 19).
integrally bonded and reinforced with rubber, basis weight not
5.1.14 Rigid Box/0600 Series–Bliss Style Box (Fig. 20). 2
less than 175 lb [285 g/m ], embossed and varnished. Two
5.1.15 TSC—Tongue and slot closure box (Fig. 21).
thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight not less than
5.1.16 TS—Triple Slide Box (Fig. 22). 2
80 lb [130 g/m ], reinforced in the cross direction with
5.2 Other styles may also be applicable (see 8.1.3).
alternating bands of 840 denier and 420 denier nylon, not less
than 4 bands every 2 in. [51 mm]. One thickness of sulphate
6. Requirements 2
paper having a basis weight not less than 70 lb [114 g/m ]
6.1 Materials: reinforced in the cross direction with alternating bands of 840
6.1.1 Fiberboard shall conform to type, class, variety, and denier and 420 denier nylon, not less than 4 bands every 2 in.
grade of Specification D4727/D4727M unless otherwise speci- [51 mm], nylon bands firmly adhered to the surface of the
fied. Flute structure shall be as specified in Specification paper by means of a water-resistant compound.
D4727/D4727M (see 8.1.2).
NOTE 1—Kraft tape basis weights are calculated as a ream weight of
6.1.2 Manufacturer’s joints shall be secured by one of the
500 sheets of 24 in. [610 mm] by 36 in. [915 mm] paper. The base stocks
following materials: (The joint is that seam of a box where the
are90lb[41kg],120lb[55kg]or140lb[64kg]kraftreamweight.These
2 2 2 2
convert to 30 lb/1000 ft [150 g⁄m ], 40 lb/1000 ft [195 g/m ], and 47
ends of the box blank are joined.)
2 2
lb/1000 ft [230 g/m ] kraft liner board equivalents.
6.1.2.1 Cold adhesiveshallconformtoCID-A-A-59692and
(b) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight
as specified herein. When boxes are used for packaging or
not less than 80 lb [130 g/m ] combined with a water-resistant
packing food and the adhesive used may contact or be in
compound and with reinforcing as follows:
—With glass, rayon, or glass and rayon fibers combined,
Available from European Federation of Manufacturers of Corrugated Board
running crosswise of tape not more than ⁄8 in. [10 mm] apart,
(FEFCO), 37 Rue d’Amsterdam, 75008, Paris, France. Also known as the
the rayon fibers to be not less than 1100 denier.
International Box Code System, that is, in RSC/0201, RSC stands for regular slotted
container and 0201 is the international box code number for the RSC. —With glass fibers in a diamond pattern the sides of which,
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parallel to each other, are formed by a cluster of yarn not less constructedinaccordancewith6.2.1.2,exceptthatthewidthof
than two per inch as measured in the machine direction. Each the inner and outer flaps shall be such that they meet in the
cluster shall be formed of at least two 150-1/0 threads or the center of the box but do not overlap.Agap not to exceed ⁄4 in.
equivalent in weight of 75-1/0 yarn. [6 mm] will be permitted.
(c) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, one 30 lb [50 g/m ]
6.2.1.7 Center Special Overlap Slotted (CSOCS/0205)—
basis weight and the other 60 lb [98 g/m ] basis weight
(See Fig. 12.) This box shall be as specified herein. When
reinforced with cotton or linen fibers.
closed, the inner flaps shall meet in the middle of the face with
(d) Two or more thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis agapnottoexceed ⁄4in.[6.4mm]whenintheclosedposition.
weight not less than 150 lb [244 g/m ] and having a bursting
Outer flaps shall be the same width as the inner flaps and may
strength of not less than 150 psi [1034 kPa], all plies firmly overlap (no flap cutting is required). Dimension of the box
glued together not less than ⁄4 in. [6 mm] wide along both
shall be such that the outer flaps do not extend beyond the
edges. Cloth having crosswise (filled) threads having a mini- configuration of the box.
mumtearingstrengthof70Elmendorfunits.Insideandoutside
6.2.1.8 Half Slotted With Cover (HSCC/0312)—This box
strips of sulphate paper not less than 2 in. [50.0 mm] wide,
shall meet the requirements of Fig. 13. The box consists of a
each having a basis weight not less than 90 lb [147 g/m ], and
box body and a cover. The body shall be scored, slotted and
having a bursting strength of not less than 90 psi [621 kPa].
secured to form a tube having four flaps, of equal width on the
bottom. The outer flaps shall meet when closed with a gap not
6.2 Boxes shall be designed for type, class, variety, and
to exceed ⁄4 in. [6.4 mm]. Unless otherwise specified, the
grade as set forth in Specification D4727/D4727M, Tables 1
cover shall be a Type I (see Fig. 5) stitch locked cover. When
and 2, and styles specified herein (see 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2.1).
specified (see 8.1.5), the cover shall be Type II (see Fig. 5).
6.2.1 Style:
Unless otherwise specified, (see 8.1.11 and 8.1.12) the cover
6.2.1.1 The style of box or folder shall be as specified (see
depth shall be 3 in. [76 mm] and shipped unassembled. The
8.1.3). The location of the openings shall be determined by the
body may be used as an HSC alone.
specified dimensions, which shall always be furnished in the
6.2.1.9 Double Cover (DBLCC/0310)—This box shall meet
order of length, width, and depth (see 6.3 and Fig. 1).
the requirements of Fig. 14. The box consists of a body tube
6.2.1.2 Regular Slotted (RSC/0201)—This box shall meet
and two covers. The body consists of fiberboard, scored and
the requirements of Fig. 8. The box shall be scored and slotted
secured to form a tube having parallel ends. Unless otherwise
to form a body piece having four flaps for closing each of two
specified, the covers shall be Type I (see Fig. 5) stitch lock
opposite faces. The flaps along the longer edge of the box
covers, 3 in. [76 mm] deep. When specified (see 8.1.10 and
openings are the outer flaps and those along the shorter edge
8.1.11), the cover shall beType II (see Fig. 5), and the cover or
are the inner flaps. Flaps shall not project beyond an edge of
covers of any type may be other than 3 in. [76 mm] in depth.
the box. All flaps shall be of equal width with the outer flaps
Unless otherwise specified (see 8.1.12), the cover shall be
meeting in the center of the width panel but shall not overlap.
unassembled.
The gap not to exceed ⁄4 in. [6 mm] will be permitted unless
6.2.1.10 Interlocking Double Cover (IC/0325)—This box
otherwise specified.
6.2.1.3 Overlap Slotted (OSC/0202)—This box shall meet shall meet the requirements of Fig. 15. The
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Designation: D5118/D5118M − 15 D5118/D5118M − 15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
Fabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5118/D5118M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the fabrication of new fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.
1.2 This practice points out the factors and components that must be controlled in the manufacture of corrugated and solid
fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.
1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of fiberboard containers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere, handling,
shipping and storage.
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 non-conformance with the standard.
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 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes
D2658 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015Oct. 1, 2020. Published December 2015October 2020. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20122015
as D5118/D5118M – 12.D5118/D5118M – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D5118_D5118M-15.10.1520/D5118_D5118M-15R20.
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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:
CID A-A-59692 Adhesives, Water-Resistant (For Closure of Fiberboard Boxes)
FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
Title 49 Transportation
2.4 Other Publications:
National Motor Freight Classification
Uniform Freight Classification
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
TAPPI 402 Standard Conditioning and Testing Atmospheres for Paper, Board, Pulp Handsheets and Related Products
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of terms relating to packaging are found in Terminology D996.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes, sleeves and liners are used to unitize products into packages of size and shape suitable
for manual or mechanical handling and to protect the contents against environmental, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.
4.2 This practice covers some of the basic constructions and styles of commercially available fiberboard packaging used to unitize
and protect contents.
4.3 Use of Other Specifications—Nothing in this practice shall be construed to prohibit the use of boxes of special design or of
fiberboard packages 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 boxes or packages. Some commodities may require less protection while other commodities may require better boxes than
are specified herein. Containers for explosives and dangerous articles must also comply with regulations for the Transport of
Hazardous Materials (CFR Title 49).
5. Styles
5.1 Fiberboard boxes covered by this practice may be of the following styles:
5.1.1 RSC/0201 —Regular slotted box (Fig. 8).
5.1.2 OSC/0202 —Overlap slotted box (Fig. 9).
5.1.3 FOL/0203 —Full overlap slotted box (Fig. 10).
5.1.4 SFF/0206 —Special full flap slotted box (Fig. 11).
5.1.5 CSSC/0204 —Center special slotted box (Fig. 12).
5.1.6 CSOSC/0205 —Center special overlap slotted box (Fig. 12).
5.1.7 HSCC/0312 —Half slotted box with cover (Fig. 13).
5.1.8 DBLCC/0310 —Double cover box (Fig. 14).
Available from Standardization Documents, Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, attn: NPODS.
Available from National Motor Freight Classification, Inc., 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Available from National Railroad Freight Committee, 151 Ellis Street, N.E., Suite 260, Atlanta, GA 30335–6021.
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), 15 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092, http://www.tappi.org.
Available from European Federation of Manufacturers of Corrugated Board (FEFCO), 37 Rue d’Amsterdam, 75008, Paris, France. Also known as the International Box
Code System, that is, in RSC/0201, RSC stands for regular slotted container and 0201 is the international box code number for the RSC.
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5.1.9 IC/0325 —Interlocking double cover box (Fig. 15).
5.1.10 FTC/0301 —Full telescope box (Fig. 16).
5.1.11 FTHS/0320 —Full telescope half slotted box (Fig. 17).
5.1.12 OPF/0401 —One piece folder (Fig. 18).
5.1.13 FPF/0410 —Five panel folder (Fig. 19).
5.1.14 Rigid Box/0600 Series–Bliss Style Box (Fig. 20).
5.1.15 TSC—Tongue and slot closure box (Fig. 21).
5.1.16 TS—Triple Slide Box (Fig. 22).
5.2 Other styles may also be applicable (see 8.1.3).
6. Requirements
6.1 Materials:
6.1.1 Fiberboard shall conform to type, class, variety, and grade of Specification D4727/D4727M unless otherwise specified. Flute
structure shall be as specified in Specification D4727/D4727M (see 8.1.2).
6.1.2 Manufacturer’s joints shall be secured by one of the following materials: (The joint is that seam of a box where the ends
of the box blank are joined.)
6.1.2.1 Cold adhesive shall conform to CID-A-A-59692 and as specified herein. When boxes are used for packaging or packing
food and the adhesive used may contact or be in proximity to the food, the adhesive shall comply with the Federal Food, Drug
and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.
6.1.2.2 Hot melt adhesives can be used when gross weight does not exceed 65 lb [30 kg], by overlapping the sides of box forming
the joint not less than 1 ⁄4 in. [32 mm] and by firmly gluing this joint with hot melt adhesive consisting of 100 % solids contents
of thermal-plastic materials, which will maintain bond at temperatures ranging from –20°F [–29°C] to +165°F [+74°C] above zero.
6.1.2.3 Metal fasteners shall be commercially preformed staples or staples formed from commercial steel stitching wire. All metal
fasteners shall have commercially applied coating of zinc or copper wash.
6.1.2.4 Manufacturer’s joint tapes shall be of the following constructions:
(1) For boxes not exceeding 65 lb [30 kg] gross weight sealing strips must not be less than 2 in. [51 mm] wide, and must
comply with one of the following requirements:
(a) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight not less than 80 lb [130 g/m ] combined with a water-resistant
compound and reinforced with not less than double strand nylon fiber not less than 210 denier forming a pattern with strands not
more than ⁄2 in. [13 mm] apart.
(b) Cloth having crosswise (filler) threads having a minimum tearing strength of 40 Elmendorf units. Inside and outside strips
of sulphate paper not less than 2 in. [51 mm] wide; outside strip having a basis weight of not less than 60 lb [100 g/m ] having
a bursting strength of not less than 60 psi [414 kPa]; inside strip having a basis weight not less than 40 lb [65 g/m ], and a bursting
strength of not less than 40 psi [275 kPa].
(2) For boxes exceeding 65 lb [30 kg] gross weight, sealing strips must be not less than 3 in. [76 mm] wide, unless otherwise
provided, and must comply with one of the following requirements:
(a) One thickness of sulphate paper, the fibers of which are integrally bonded and reinforced with rubber, basis weight not less
than 175 lb [285 g/m ], embossed and varnished. Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight not less than 80 lb [130
g/m ], reinforced in the cross direction with alternating bands of 840 denier and 420 denier nylon, not less than 4 bands every 2
in. [51 mm]. One thickness of sulphate paper having a basis weight not less than 70 lb [114 g/m ] reinforced in the cross direction
with alternating bands of 840 denier and 420 denier nylon, not less than 4 bands every 2 in. [51 mm], nylon bands firmly adhered
to the surface of the paper by means of a water-resistant compound.
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NOTE 1—Kraft tape basis weights are calculated as a ream weight of 500 sheets of 24 in. [610 mm] by 36 in. [915 mm] paper. The base stocks are 90
2 2 2 2
lb [41 kg], 120 lb [55 kg] or 140 lb [64 kg] kraft ream weight. These convert to 30 lb/1000 ft [150 g/mg ⁄m ], 40 lb/1000 ft [195 g/m ], and 47 lb/1000
2 2
ft [230 g/m ] kraft liner board equivalents.
(b) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight not less than 80 lb [130 g/m ] combined with a water-resistant
compound and with reinforcing as follows:
—With glass, rayon, or glass and rayon fibers combined, running crosswise of tape not more than ⁄8 in. [10 mm] apart, the rayon
fibers to be not less than 1100 denier.
—With glass fibers in a diamond pattern the sides of which, parallel to each other, are formed by a cluster of yarn not less than
two per inch as measured in the machine direction. Each cluster shall be formed of at least two 150-1/0 threads or the equivalent
in weight of 75-1/0 yarn.
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(c) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, one 30 lb [50 g/m ] basis weight and the other 60 lb [98 g/m ] basis weight reinforced
with cotton or linen fibers.
(d) Two or more thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight not less than 150 lb [244 g/m ] and having a bursting strength
of not less than 150 psi [1034 kPa], all plies firmly glued together not less than ⁄4 in. [6 mm] wide along both edges. Cloth having
crosswise (filled) threads having a minimum tearing strength of 70 Elmendorf units. Inside and outside strips of sulphate paper not
less than 2 in. [50.0 mm] wide, each having a basis weight not less than 90 lb [147 g/m ], and having a bursting strength of not
less than 90 psi [621 kPa].
6.2 Boxes shall be designed for type, class, variety, and grade as set forth in Specification D4727/D4727M, Tables 1 and 2, and
styles specified herein (see 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2.1).
6.2.1 Style:
6.2.1.1 The style of box or folder shall be as specified (see 8.1.3). The location of the openings shall be determined by the specified
dimensions, which shall always be furnished in the order of length, width, and depth (see 6.3 and Fig. 1).
6.2.1.2 Regular Slotted (RSC/0201)—This box shall meet the requirements of Fig. 8. The box shall be scored and slotted to form
a body piece having four flaps for closing each of two opposite faces. The flaps along the longer edge of the box openings are the
outer flaps and those along the shorter edge are the inner flaps. Flaps shall not project beyond an edge of the box. All flaps shall
be of equal width with the outer flaps meeting in the center of the width panel but shall not overlap. The gap not to exceed ⁄4 in.
[6 mm] will be permitted unless otherwise specified.
6.2.1.3 Overlap Slotted (OSC/0202)—This box shall meet the requirements of Fig. 9. This box shall be scored and slotted to form
a body piece having four flaps for closing each of two opposite faces. When closed, the inner flaps shall not overlap and the outer
flaps shall overlap the distance specified (see 8.1.9). Inner flaps shall be the same width as the outer flaps, except where the relation
of width to length would cause the inner flaps to overlap, in which case, the inner flaps shall be cut so that, when in closed position,
they shall meet.
6.2.1.4 Full Overlap Slotted (FOL/0203)—This box shall meet the requirements of Fig. 10. The box shall be constructed in
accordance with 6.2.1.3, except that the width of the outer flaps shall be the full width of the box and shall not extend beyond the
edge of the box (see 6.6).
6.2.1.5 Special Full Flap Slotted (SFF/0206)—This box shall meet the requirements of Fig. 11. This box shall be constructed in
accordance with 6.2.1.3, except that the width of the inner flaps in the closed position shall be such that they meet in the center
of the box but do not overlap. A gap not to exceed ⁄4 in. [6 mm] will be permitted.
6.2.1.6 Center Special Slotted (CSSC/0204)— This box shall meet the requirements of Fig. 12. The box shall be constructed in
accordance with 6.2.1.2, except that the width of the inner and outer flaps shall be such that they meet in the center of the box but
do not overlap. A gap not to exceed ⁄4 in. [6 mm] will be permitted.
6.2.1.7 C
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