1、Designation: D 5118/D 5118M 05ae1Standard Practice forFabrication of Fiberboard Shipping Boxes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5118/D 5118M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last rev
2、ision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.e1NOTESection references in subsection 6.2.1.11(2) and 6
3、.4.2.1(1) were editorially corrected in January 2007.1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the fabrication of new fiberboardboxes, liners and sleeves.1.2 This practice points out the factors and components thatmust be controlled in the manufacture of corrugated and solidfiberboard boxes, liners and sleev
4、es.1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of fiberboardcontainers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere,handling, shipping and storage.1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, theSI units are shown in brac
5、kets. The values stated in eachsystem are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system mustbe used independently of the other. Combining values from thetwo systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associ
6、ated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Productsfor
7、 TestingD 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD 1974 Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, andReinforcing Fiberboard BoxesD 2658 Test Method for Determining Interior Dimensionsof Fiberboard Boxes (Box Gage Method)D 3950 Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Join-in
8、g Methods)D 3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD 3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and SealsD 4727/D 4727M Specification for Corrugated and SolidFiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes2.2 Federal Specifications:3CID A-A-59692 Adhesives, Water-Resistant (For Closureof Fi
9、berboard Boxes)FED-STD-123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)MIL-STD-129 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage2.3 Code of Federal Regulations:3Title 492.4 Other Publications:National Motor Freight Classification4Uniform Freight Classification5Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act63. Terminology
10、3.1 Definitions of terms relating to packaging are found inTerminology D 996.4. Significance and Use4.1 Corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes, sleeves andliners are used to unitize products into packages of size andshape suitable for manual or mechanical handling and toprotect the contents against e
11、nvironmental, handling, shipping,and storage conditions.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packagingand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.27 on Paper and PaperboardProducts.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005. Published November 2005. Originallyapprove
12、d in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D 5118/D 5118M 05.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe AST
13、M website.3Available from Standardization Documents, Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, attn: NPODS.4Available from National Motor Freight Classification, Inc., 2200 Mill Road,Alexandria, VA 22314.5Available from National Railroad Freight Committee, 151 Ell
14、is Street, N.E.,Suite 260, Atlanta, GA 303356021.6Available from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government PrintingOffice, Washington, DC 20402.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.2 This practice covers some of the
15、 basic constructions andstyles of commercially available fiberboard packaging used tounitize and protect contents.4.3 Use of Other SpecificationsNothing in this practiceshall be construed to prohibit the use of boxes of special designor of fiberboard packages identified by package number in thecurre
16、nt Uniform Freight Classification and National MotorFreight Classification when in the experience and judgement ofthe purchaser, the nature of the articles or material to beshipped justifies such boxes or packages. Some commoditiesmay require less protection while other commodities mayrequire better
17、 boxes than are specified herein. Containers forexplosives and dangerous articles must also comply withregulations for the Transport of Hazardous Materials (CFRTitle 49).5. Styles5.1 Fiberboard boxes covered by this practice may be of thefollowing styles:5.1.1 RSC/02017Regular slotted box (Fig. 8).5
18、.1.2 OSC/02027Overlap slotted box (Fig. 9).5.1.3 FOL/02037Full overlap slotted box (Fig. 10).5.1.4 SFF/02067Special full flap slotted box (Fig. 11).5.1.5 CSSC/02047Center special slotted box (Fig. 12).5.1.6 CSOSC/02057Center special overlap slotted box(Fig. 12).5.1.7 HSCC/03127Half slotted box with
19、cover (Fig. 13).5.1.8 DBLCC/03107Double cover box (Fig. 14).5.1.9 IC/03257Interlocking double cover box (Fig. 15).5.1.10 FTC/03017Full telescope box (Fig. 16).5.1.11 FTHS/03207Full telescope half slotted box (Fig.18).7Available from European Federation of Manufacturers of Corrugated Board(FEFCO), 37
20、 Rue dAmsterdam, 75008, Paris, France. Also known as theInternational Box Code System, that is, in RSC/0201, RSC stands for regular slottedcontainer and 0201 is the international box code number for the RSC.FIG. 1 Fiberboard Box DimensioningD 5118/D 5118M 05ae125.1.12 OPF/04017One piece folder (Fig.
21、 19).5.1.13 FPF/04107Five panel folder (Fig. 20).5.1.14 TSRigid Box/0600 SeriesBliss Style Box (Fig.17).FIG. 2 Box, Fiberboard; Detail of Manufacturers Joint Construction for Class Weather Resistant and WWVR BoxesFIG. 3 Box, Fiberboard; Details of Manufacturers Joint TypesD 5118/D 5118M 05ae135.1.15
22、 TSCTongue and slot closure box (Fig. 21).5.1.16 TSTriple Slide Box (Fig. 22).5.2 Other styles may also be applicable (see 8.1.3).6. Requirements6.1 Materials:6.1.1 Fiberboard shall conform to type, class, variety, andgrade of Specification D 4727 unless otherwise specified. Flutestructure shall be
23、as specified in Specification D 4727 (see8.1.2).6.1.2 Manufacturers joints shall be secured by one of thefollowing materials: (The joint is that seam of a box where theends of the box blank are joined.)NOTE 1Dimension and cube can be boxmakers certificate, round or rectangular as applicable and may
24、be located on the box where it is customarilyplaced.NOTE 2Dimensions and cube other than specified in MIL-STD-129 shall be printed only on government procured boxes.FIG. 4 Compliance Marking for Class Weather-Resistant and WWVR BoxesFIG. 5 Cover AssemblyD 5118/D 5118M 05ae146.1.2.1 Cold adhesive sha
25、ll conform to CID-A-A-59692and as specified herein. When boxes are used for packaging orpacking food and the adhesive used may contact or be inproximity to the food, the adhesive shall comply with theFederal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and regulations promul-gated thereunder.6.1.2.2 Hot melt adhesiv
26、es can be used when gross weightdoes not exceed 65 lb 30 kg, by overlapping the sides of boxforming the joint not less than 114 in. 32 mm and by firmlygluing this joint with hot melt adhesive consisting of 100 %solids contents of thermal-plastic materials, which will main-tain bond at temperatures r
27、anging from 20F 29C to+165F +74C above zero.6.1.2.3 Metal fasteners shall be commercially preformedstaples or staples formed from commercial steel stitching wire.All metal fasteners shall have commercially applied coating ofzinc or copper wash.FIG. 6 Box, Fiberboard; SLSleeveFIG. 7 Box, Fiberboard;
28、LLinerD 5118/D 5118M 05ae156.1.2.4 Manufacturers joint tapes shall be of the followingconstructions:(1) For boxes not exceeding 65 lb 30 kg gross weightsealing strips must not be less than 2 in. 51 mm wide, andmust comply with one of the following requirements:(a) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper,
29、total basis weightnot less than 80 lb 130 g/m2 combined with a water-resistantcompound and reinforced with not less than double strandnylon fiber not less than 210 denier forming a pattern withstrands not more than12 in. 13 mm apart.(b) Cloth having crosswise (filler) threads having aminimum tearing
30、 strength of 40 Elemendorf units. Inside andoutside strips of sulphate paper not less than 2 in. 51 mmwide; outside strip having a basis weight of not less than 60 lb100 g/m2 having a bursting strength of not less than 60 psi414 kPa; inside strip having a basis weight not less than 40 lb65 g/m2, and
31、 a bursting strength of not less than 40 psi 275kPa.(2) For boxes exceeding 65 lb 30 kg gross weight, sealingstrips must be not less than 3 in. 76 mm wide, unlessotherwise provided, and must comply with one of the follow-ing requirements:(a) One thickness of sulphate paper, the fibers of which arein
32、tegrally bonded and reinforced with rubber, basis weight notless than 175 lb 285 g/m2, embossed and varnished. Twothicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight not less than80 lb 130 g/m2, reinforced in the cross direction withalternating bands of 840 denier and 420 denier nylon, not lessthan 4
33、bands every 2 in. 51 mm. One thickness of sulphatepaper having a basis weight not less than 70 lb 114 g/m2reinforced in the cross direction with alternating bands of 840denier and 420 denier nylon, not less than 4 bands every 2 in.51 mm, nylon bands firmly adhered to the surface of thepaper by means
34、 of a water-resistant compound.NOTE 1Kraft tape basis weights are calculated as a ream weight of500 sheets of 24 in. 610 mm by 36 in. 915 mm paper. The base stocksare 90 lb 41 kg, 120 lb 55 kg or 140 lb 64 kg kraft ream weight. Theseconvert to 30 lb/1000 ft2150 g/m2, 40 lb/1000 ft2195 g/m2, and 47lb
35、/1000 ft2230 g/m2 kraft liner board equivalents.(b) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basis weight notless than 80 lb 130 g/m2 combined with a water-resistantcompound and with reinforcing as follows:With glass, rayon, or glass and rayon fibers combined,running crosswise of tape not more than3
36、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 lessthan two per inch as measured in the machine direction. Eachcluster shall be formed of at least two 150-1/0 thr
37、eads or theequivalent in weight of 75-1/0 yarn.FIG. 8 Box, Fiberboard; RSCRegular Slotted Box (0201)FIG. 9 Box, Fiberboard; OSCOverlap Slotted Box (0202)FIG. 10 Box, Fiberboard; FOLFull Overlap Slotted Box (0203)D 5118/D 5118M 05ae16(c) Two thicknesses of sulphate paper, one 30 lb 50 g/m2basis weigh
38、t and the other 60 lb 98 g/m2 basis weightreinforced with cotton or linen fibers.(d) Two or more thicknesses of sulphate paper, total basisweight not less than 150 lb 244 g/m2 and having a burstingstrength of not less than 150 psi 1034 kPa, all plies firmlyglued together not less than14 in. 6 mm wid
39、e along bothedges. Cloth having crosswise (filled) threads having a mini-mum tearing strength of 70 Elemendorf units. Inside andoutside strips of sulphate paper not less than 2 in. 50.0 mmwide, each having a basis weight not less than 90 lb 147 g/m2,and having a bursting strength of not less than 90
40、 psi 621 kPa.6.2 Boxes shall be designed for type, class, variety, andgrade as set forth in Specification D 4727, Tables 1 and 2, andstyles 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 (see8.1.3). The location of the openings shall be
41、 determined by thespecified dimensions, which shall always be furnished in theorder of length, width, and depth (see 6.3 and Fig. 1 and Fig.15).FIG. 11 Box, Fiberboard; SFFSpecial Full Flap Slotted Box (0206)FIG. 12 Box, Fiberboard; CSSCCenter Special Slotted Box andCSOSCCenter Special Overlap Slott
42、ed Box (0205)FIG. 13 Box, Fiberboard; HSCCHalf Slotted Box with Cover(0200)D 5118/D 5118M 05ae176.2.1.2 Regular Slotted (RSC/0201)This box shall meetthe requirements of Fig. 8. The box shall be scored and slottedto form a body piece having four flaps for closing each of twoopposite faces. The flaps
43、along the longer edge of the boxopenings are the outer flaps and those along the shorter edgeare the inner flaps. Flaps shall not project beyond an edge ofthe box. All flaps shall be of equal width with the outer flapsmeeting in the center of the width panel but shall not overlap.The gap not to exce
44、ed14 in. 6 mm will be permitted unlessotherwise specified.6.2.1.3 Overlap Slotted (OSC/0202)This box shall meetthe requirements of Fig. 9. This box shall be scored and slottedto form a body piece having four flaps for closing each of twoopposite faces. When closed, the inner flaps shall not overlapa
45、nd the outer flaps shall overlap the distance specified (see8.1.9). Inner flaps shall be the same width as the outer flaps,except where the relation of width to length would cause theinner flaps to overlap, in which case, the inner flaps shall be cutso that, when in closed position, they shall meet.
46、6.2.1.4 Full Overlap Slotted (FOL/0203)This box shallmeet the requirements of Fig. 10. The box shall be constructedin accordance with 6.2.1.3, except that the width of the outerflaps shall be the full width of the box and shall not extendbeyond the edge of the box (see 6.6).6.2.1.5 Special Full Flap
47、 Slotted (SFF/0206)This boxshall meet the requirements of Fig. 11. This box shall beconstructed in accordance with 6.2.1.3, except that the width ofthe inner flaps in the closed position shall be such that theymeet in the center of the box but do not overlap. A gap not toexceed14 in. 6 mm will be pe
48、rmitted.6.2.1.6 Center Special Slotted (CSSC/0204) This boxshall meet the requirements of Fig. 12. The box shall beconstructed in accordance with 6.2.1.2, except that the width ofthe inner and outer flaps shall be such that they meet in thecenter of the box but do not overlap. A gap not to exceed14
49、in.6 mm will be permitted.6.2.1.7 Center Special Overlap Slotted (CSOCS/0205)(See Fig. 12.) This box shall be as specified herein. Whenclosed, the inner flaps shall meet in the middle of the face witha gap not to exceed14 in. 6.4 mm when in the closed position.Outer flaps shall be the same width as the inner flaps and mayoverlap (no flap cutting is required). Dimension of the boxshall be such that the outer flaps do not extend beyon
