EN ISO 8367-1:1996

Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:1993)

The tolerances of the following dimensions of paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1 are specified: ply grammage, length of sack, width of sack, width of gusset, circumference of sack with gussets, width of bottom, width of valve, position of the leading edge of the valve sleeve, print position on sack.

Verpackung - Maßtoleranzen für Säcke für die allgemeine Verwendung - Teil 1: Papiersäcke (ISO 8367-1:1993)

Dieser Teil von ISO 8367 beschreibt eine Reihe von Toleranzen, die für die Herstellung von den in ISO 6590-1 festgelegten Papiersäcken gelten.

Emballages - Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage général - Partie 1: Sacs en papier (ISO 8367-1:1993)

La présente partie de l'ISO 8367 prescrit un ensemble de tolérances applicables à la fabrication de sacs en papier tels que définis dans l'ISO 6590-1.

Embalaža - Dovoljena odstopanja mer večnamenskih vreč - 1. del: Papirnate vreče (ISO 8367-1:1993)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Aug-1996
• ICS: 55.080 - Sacks. Bags
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 26 - Packages made from flexible materials (e.g. flexible plastics, plastic laminates, paper/board laminated, metal foil laminates, textiles)
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 31-Mar-2006
• Completion Date: 31-Mar-2006
• Directive: 80/232/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packaged products
• Directive: 87/356/EEC - Ranges of nominal quantities and nominal capacities permitted for certain pre-packged products (Dir. 80/232/EEC amendment)
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997 - Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:1993)

Relations

• Revised: prEN ISO 8367-1 - Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO/DIS 8367-1:2025)
• Effective Date: 25-Jun-2025

Overview

EN ISO 8367-1:1996 - Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:1993) specifies the dimensional tolerance regime to be used when manufacturing and accepting paper sacks as defined in ISO 6590-1. It standardizes which dimensions are measured, how samples are taken and which reference methods are used for measurement and grammage determination. The document is intended to ensure consistent quality, interchangeability and clear procurement criteria for paper sack production and supply chains.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Applies to general-purpose paper sacks (see ISO 6590-1 for sack types and vocabulary).
• Dimensions covered: Tolerances are specified for key sack features, including:
  • Ply grammage (paper weight)
  • Length and width of the sack
  • Width of gusset and circumference with gussets
  • Width of bottom
  • Width and type of valve (pasted or sewn) and position of the leading edge of the valve sleeve
  • Print position on the sack (in both length and width directions)
• Measurement and sampling: Sampling methods and dimensional measurement are referenced to established ISO methods (ISO 7023 for sampling empty sacks; ISO 6591-1 for measurement of empty paper sacks). Ply grammage is determined in accordance with ISO 536.
• Tolerance values: Numerical tolerances for each listed dimension are provided in the standard’s table (Table 1). Where tighter tolerances are required, purchaser and supplier should agree specific limits.

Applications and who uses it

• Sack manufacturers and converters - to control production tolerances, set production quality checks and design tooling.
• Packaging buyers and specifiers - to include clear dimensional tolerance requirements in purchase orders and contracts.
• Quality control and inspection labs - to verify acceptance criteria for incoming or outgoing paper sacks.
• Printers and fillers - to ensure print registration and valve alignment meet downstream filling and printing accuracy needs.
• Standards bodies and procurement teams - to harmonize requirements across suppliers and markets.

Practical value

• Reduces disputes between suppliers and buyers by providing objective acceptance criteria.
• Improves fit-for-purpose performance (filling machines, sealing, palletizing).
• Supports consistent printing registration and valve placement for automated filling systems.

Related standards

• ISO 6590-1 - Packaging - Sacks - Vocabulary and types (paper sacks)
• ISO 6591-1 - Packaging - Sacks - Description and method of measurement - Part 1: Empty paper sacks
• ISO 7023 - Packaging - Sacks - Method of sampling empty sacks for testing
• ISO 536 - Paper and board - Determination of grammage

For exact numeric tolerance values and the table of limits, consult EN ISO 8367-1:1996 (Table 1).

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Maßtoleranzen für Säcke für die allgemeine Verwendung - Teil 1: Papiersäcke (ISO 8367-1:1993)Emballages - Tolérances dimensionnelles des sacs d'usage général - Partie 1: Sacs en papier (ISO 8367-1:1993)Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks (ISO 8367-1:1993)55.080Sacks. BagsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN ISO 8367-1:1996SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997en01-maj-1997SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD IS0 8367-l First edition 1993-12-15 Packaging - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks - Part 1: Paper sacks Emballages - Tohances dimensionnelles des sacs d’usage g6nhal - Partie 1: Sacs en papier Reference number IS0 8367-1:1993(E) SIST EN ISO 8367-1:1997

IS0 8367-l : 1993(E) Foreword IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0 technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0 collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. International Standard IS0 8367-l was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/lC 122, Packaging, Sub-Committee SC 2, Sacks. IS0 8367 consists of the following parts, under the ge - Dimensional tolerances for general purpose sacks: neral title Packaging - Part I: Paper sacks - Part 2: Sacks made from thermoplastic flexible film CD IS0 1993 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electroni
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