ASTM D6881/D6881M-03(2008)e1
(Classification)Standard Classification for Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size Classified By Bulk Density
Standard Classification for Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size Classified By Bulk Density
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This standard classification will be used to:
Standardize the package size increasing availability, versatility, and acceptability of bulk box/pallet units.
Lower transport package manufacturing costs.
Lower cost/lb of packaged resin because of higher net weight/package.
Reduce environmental impact of pallets and bulk boxes by reducing waste.
Support reuse of bulk boxes and pallets throughout the supply chain.
Optimize lifecycle package cost.
Improve both inbound and outbound freight cost in comparison to non-optimal packaging.
Lower inventory/storage cost of raw materials (need less on hand).
Reduce warehouse space for resin storage.
Reduce forklift trips (carrying higher weight).
Promote multi-industry usage of common footprint boxes and pallets (examples are the automotive and chemical drum industry).
Guide the first-time resin packager as to a successful bulk box/pallet unit now in use in the resin industry.
Optimize net product weight in truckload trailer vans and oversea containers.
This standard classification will be used by:
Resin producers/converters/compounders/customers to compare with their current practice.
Bulk box manufacturers to recommend a proven cost-effective package for plastic resins in the targeted bulk density range.
Pallet manufacturers as a common bulk box footprint pallet for the targeted bulk density ranges used by the plastic resin industry.
Box liner manufacturers to size their liners to a specified volume dimension.
Warehouses to provide space layout plans based on dimensions of the standard box/pallet unit.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers containers used to hold plastic resins with bulk density (Test Methods D 1895) of 27 to 39 lb/ft3 (0.432 to 0.625 g/cm3).
1.2 This classification does not apply to any plastic resins with bulk density below 27 lb/ft3 (0.432 g/cm3) or above 39lb/ft3 (0.625 g/cm3).
1.3 This classification does not apply to bulk boxes containing hazardous materials.
1.4 This classification does not address box/pallet unitization requirements.
1.5 This classification does not address requirements of plastic bag liners normally placed inside the corrugated bulk box before filling with plastic resin.
1.6 This classification does not address tamping, shaking, or other compression methods of the resin filled bulk box to condense entrained air and increase headspace in the bulk box.
1.7 This classification does not address blocking and bracing or other shipping requirements normally associated with bulk box unit deliveries.
1.8 This classification does not address filled bulk box/pallet unit stack height.
1.9 This classification does not address international shipping regulations of bulk box/pallet units.
1.10 This classification does not address pallet opening sizes for pallet trucks.
1.11 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.12 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 requirements prior to use.
1.13 This classification offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgement. Not all aspects of this classification may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this docu...
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Designation:D6881/D6881M −03(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Classification for
Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size
Classified By Bulk Density
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6881/D6881M; 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.
´ NOTE—The designation of this classification was editorially corrected to be D 6881/D 6881M in August 2008.
INTRODUCTION
An ad-hoc survey in 2000 showed about 40 different box sizes in use by the plastic resin industry;
thepurposeforthisclassificationistoquantifyabox/palletunitsizeacceptableforthisindustrywithin
the limits of the scope.
1. Scope 1.11 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
1.1 This classification covers containers used to hold plastic
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
resins with bulk density (Test Methods D1895)of27to39
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system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
lb/ft (0.432 to 0.625 g/cm ).
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
1.2 This classification does not apply to any plastic resins
with the standard.
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with bulk density below 27 lb/ft (0.432 g/cm ) or above
1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the
39lb/ft (0.625 g/cm ).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3 This classification does not apply to bulk boxes contain-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ing hazardous materials.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.4 This classification does not address box/pallet unitiza-
1.13 This classification offers an organized collection of
tion requirements.
information or a series of options and does not recommend a
1.5 This classification does not address requirements of
specific course of action. This document cannot replace edu-
plastic bag liners normally placed inside the corrugated bulk
cation or experience and should be used in conjunction with
box before filling with plastic resin.
professional judgement. Not all aspects of this classification
1.6 This classification does not address tamping, shaking, or
may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is
other compression methods of the resin filled bulk box to
not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by
condense entrained air and increase headspace in the bulk box.
which the adequacy of a given professional service must be
judged, nor should this document be applied without consid-
1.7 This classification does not address blocking and brac-
eration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “stan-
ing or other shipping requirements normally associated with
dard” in the title of this document means only that the
bulk box unit deliveries.
document has been approved through the ASTM consensus
1.8 Thisclassificationdoesnotaddressfilledbulkbox/pallet
process.
unit stack height.
1.9 This classification does not address international ship-
2. Referenced Documents
ping regulations of bulk box/pallet units.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.10 This classification does not address pallet opening
D1895 Test Methods forApparent Density, Bulk Factor, and
sizes for pallet trucks.
Pourability of Plastic Materials
This classification 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. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published August 2008. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6881 – 03. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6881_D6881M-03R08E01. the ASTM website.
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D6881/D6881M−03 (2008)
3. Terminology 4.2.4 Box liner manufacturers to size their liners to a
specified volume dimension.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
4.2.5 Warehouses to provide space layout plans based on
3.1.1 bulk box, plastic resin, n—a container used to enclose,
dimensions of the standard box/pallet unit.
protect, hold, and transport plastic resin, with net weights of
about 1000 to 1600 lb (453.6 to 725.7 kg); it will have
5. Basis of Classification
semi-rigid sidewalls that resist bulging of the sidewall when
loaded, retain the approximate size of the empty assembled
5.1 The bulk box will contain about 1000 to 1600 lb (453.6
box, and prevent collapse of the container during removal of to 725.7 kg) of plastic resins with typical bulk densities of 27
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the product.
to 39 lb/ft (0.432 to 0.625 g/cm ).
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Normally, the box is placed on a pallet
5.2 Minimum performance of the bulk box pallet unit
or skid, filled, and stacked one pallet load on the other for a
during pack out, storage, and transit will be specified by the
stack height selected by the user.
user.
3.1.2 freeboard, n—amount of bulk box set back from pallet
5.3 Total height of box, cap, and pallet (container height)
edge on all sides to offset the bulge of the container when filled
equals 44 6 ⁄4-in. (1118 6 19 mm).
with resin (typically 7 to 8 % of pallet dimension).
5.4 Total width of pallet (container footprint width) equals
3.1.3 pinwheeling, v—when lengthwise loading vans or
45 6 ⁄4-in. (1143 6 6.35 mm).
containers, the turning of a bulk box 90° and loading width-
wise. 5.5 Total length of pallet (container footprint length) equals
48 6 ⁄4-in. (1219 6 6.35 mm).
3.1.4 plastic resin, n—organic compounds produced by
polymerization that are flowable forms of filled or unfilled
5.6 Bulk box “freeboard” on all sides of the pallet will be
powder, flake, chips, pellets, or granules originating from specified by the user.
either virgin, compounded, regrind, or reclaim polymer.
5.7 Corrugated fiberboard bulk boxes are normally used in
this application; the octagon-shaped box is preferr
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