ASTM D5118/D5118M-22
(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. This practice also provides references to aid in box design for performance and for testing boxes to gauge actual performance.
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 Cover Assembly
FIG. 5 Box, Fiberboard; SL—Sleeve
FIG. 6 Box, Fiberboard; L—Liner
FIG. 7 Box, Fiberboard; RSC—Regular Slotted Box (0201)
FIG. 8 Box, Fiberboard; OSC—Overlap Slotted Box (0202)
FIG. 9 Box, Fiberboard; FOL—Full Overlap Slotted Box (0203)
FIG. 10 Box, Fiberboard; SFF—Special Full Flap Slotted Box (0206)
FIG. 11 Box, Fiberboard; CSSC—Center Special Slotted Box (0204) and CSOSC—Center Special Overlap Slotted Box (0205)
FIG. 12 Box, Fiberboard; HSCC—Half Slotted Box with Cover (0200)
FIG. 13 Box, Fiberboard; DBLCC—D...
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 directly cover the adequacy of fiberboard containers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage. However, references regarding how to assess the adequacy of container under these conditions are included in the practice.
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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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: D5118/D5118M − 22
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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This practice covers the fabrication of new fiberboard 2.1 ASTM Standards:
boxes, liners, and sleeves. D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
ments
1.2 This practice points out the factors and components that
D1968 Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
must be controlled in the manufacture of corrugated and solid
D1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Rein-
fiberboard boxes, liners, and sleeves.
forcing Fiberboard Boxes
1.3 This practice does not directly cover the adequacy of
D2658 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiber-
fiberboard containers under all conditions of exposure to
board Boxes
atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage. However, refer-
D3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Join-
ences regarding how to assess the adequacy of container under
ing Methods)
these conditions are included in the practice.
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each tainers and Systems
D4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fi-
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must
be used independently of the other. Combining values from the berboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
D5639 Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Ma-
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
terials and Box Construction Based on Performance Re-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
quirements
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D6198 Guide for Transport Packaging Design
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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2.2 Federal Specifications:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
CIDA-A-59692 Adhesives, Water-Resistant (For Closure of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Fiberboard Boxes)
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Title 49 Transportation
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Fiberboard Shipping contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Containers, Containerboard and Related Structures and Materials. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as D5118/ Available from Standardization Documents, Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
D5118M – 15 (2020). DOI: 10.1520/D5118_D5118M-22. 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, attn: NPODS.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.4 Other Publications: 5.1.6 CSOSC/0205 —Center special overlap slotted box
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National Motor Freight Classification (Fig. 11).
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Uniform Freight Classification 5.1.7 HSCC/0312 —Half slotted box with cover (Fig. 12).
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Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 5.1.8 DBLCC/0310 —Double cover box (Fig. 13).
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TAPPI 402 Standard Conditioning and TestingAtmospheres 5.1.9 IC/0325 —Interlocking double cover box (Fig. 14).
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for Paper, Bo
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Designation: D5118/D5118M − 15 (Reapproved 2020) D5118/D5118M − 22
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 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 directly cover the adequacy of fiberboard containers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere,
handling, shipping and storage.shipping, and storage. However, references regarding how to assess the adequacy of container under
these conditions are included in the practice.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D1968 Terminology Relating to Paper and Paper Products
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
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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, 2020Nov. 1, 2022. Published October 2020November 2022. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20152020
as D5118/D5118M – 15.D5118/D5118M – 15 (2020). DOI: 10.1520/D5118_D5118M-15R20.10.1520/D5118_D5118M-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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
D5639 Practice for Selection of Corrugated Fiberboard Materials and Box Construction Based on Performance Requirements
D6198 Guide for Transport Packaging Design
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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
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Available from Standardization Documents, Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, attn: NPODS.
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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 Cosmet
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