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...
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, 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
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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.
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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
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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
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National Motor Freight Classification
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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Uniform Freight Classification
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government Printing
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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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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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: D5118/D5118M − 15 D5118/D5118M − 15 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Practice for
1
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
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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
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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
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2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
Title 49 Transportation
2.4 Other Publications:
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National Motor Freight Classification
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Uniform Freight Classification
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Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
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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
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