1、Designation: D 6251/D 6251M 07e2Standard Specification forWood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6251/D 6251M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last r
2、evision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTESections 4.1.3 and 6.2.3 were editorially corrected in August 2007.e2NOTESection 2 was editorially corrected in March 2008.1. Sco
3、pe1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure ofempty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-cleated, panelboard boxes. These boxes are intended for use ascontainers for domestic and overseas shipment of generalmaterials and supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb 454 kgdepending
4、 on box type (see 10.1).1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance isdependent on its fabricated components and subsequent assem-bly; therefore, a variety of types, classes, styles, and treatmentsreflecting varied performance are specified. This specification,however, does not cover wood-c
5、leated panelboard box perfor-mance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storageconditions.1.3 If the use of other construction methods or techniques isacceptable and permitted (see 5.1.17), the resulting packagingsystems shall be of equal or better performance than wouldresult from the use
6、 of these specified materials and procedures.The appropriate distribution cycle, specified in PracticeD 4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures andcriteria.1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, theSI units
7、are shown in brackets. 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 nonconformance with the standard.See IEEE/ASTM SI 10 for conversion of units.1.5 This standard does not
8、purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of the 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:2
9、D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD 1990 Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties forVisually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Testsof Full-Size SpecimensD 3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD 3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and SealsD 4169 Pract
10、ice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-tainers and SystemsD 4727/D 4727M Specification for Corrugated and SolidFiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut ShapesD 6199 Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Contain-ers and PalletsF 1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes,an
11、d StaplesIEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the InternationalSystem of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System2.2 Federal Specifications:A-A-58078 Plastic Board (For Packaging Applications)3FF-F-133 Fasteners, Wood Joint, Corrugated (Saw Edge)32.3 Code of Federal Regulations:CFR Parts 107-180 Title 49
12、, Hazardous Materials Regula-tions42.4 APAThe Engineered Wood Association:PRP-108 Performance Standards and Policies forStructural-Use Panels52.5 American Wood Protection Association (AWPA):1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibili
13、ty of Subcommittee D10.12 on ShippingContainers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures.Current edition approved June 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approvedin 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 6251/D 6251M 01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, w
14、ww.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from the Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specification Section, Suite8100, 480 LEnfant Plaza, SW, Washington
15、, DC 20408.4Available from the Superintendent of Documents, US Government PrintingOffice, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.5Available from APAThe Engineered Wood Association, 7011 South 19thStreet, Tacoma, WA 98466, http:/www.apawood.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive
16、, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.P8-99 Standard for Oil-Borne Preservatives6P9-98 Standards for Solvents and Formulations for OrganicPreservative Systems62.6 Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association:ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004 American National Standard forHardwood and Decorativ
17、e Plywood72.7 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):PS 1-07 Structural Plywood5PS 2-04 Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels5PS 2005 American Softwood Lumber Standard82.8 National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA):Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardw
18、oodand Cypress92.9 National Motor Freight Traffc Association:National Motor Freight Classification102.10 Uniform Classification Committee Standard:Uniform Freight Classification113. Terminology3.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution envi-ronments are found in Terminology D 996.4. Clas
19、sification4.1 Type (see 4.3):4.1.1 Type ICorrugated plastic.4.1.2 Type IICorrugated and solid fiberboard.4.1.3 Type IIIPlywood.4.1.4 Type IVOriented strand board (OSB) (only Style A,B, I, and J).4.2 Class:4.2.1 Class 1Domestic (see 10.1.1).4.2.2 Class 2Overseas (see 10.1.2).4.3 Style (see Fig. 1 and
20、 10.1):4.3.1 Style AStandard box corner (see Fig. 2).4.3.2 Style A1Type I and II, Style A, modified with skidsand when specified (see 5.1.3) unnailed top panel closure (see4.6 and Fig. 3).4.3.3 Style BInterlocking three-way corners (see Fig. 4).4.3.4 Style C through KLimited only to Type II, Class 1
21、(see 5.1.2 and Fig. 1).4.3.5 Style A, B, I, and JType III limited only to thesestyles (see 5.1.2 and Fig. 1)4.4 Water-Repellent Wood Preservative (see 5.1.13):4.4.1 Treatment AWithout water-repellent wood preserva-tive.4.4.2 Treatment BWith water-repellent wood preserva-tive.4.5 Load Type (see 5.1.1
22、9 and 10.2):4.5.1 Type 1Easy.4.5.2 Type 2Average.4.5.3 Type 3Difficult.4.6 Unnailed Top Panel Closure OptionWhen specified(see 4.3.2 and 5.1.3), Type I and II, Style A1, or Type III andType IV, Style A or B shall have the top panel modified (see7.1.8) and closed with flat steel strapping as specifie
23、d in theSupplemental Requirements. Securing the top panel to the boxwith other than flat steel strapping shall be prohibited.4.7 Part NumberIf required, a specification part numberfor boxes described in this specification can be formulated (seeS3.3).5. Ordering Information5.1 Purchasers shall select
24、 the preferred permitted optionsand include the following information in procurement docu-ments:5.1.1 Specification title, number, and date.5.1.2 Box type, class, style, preservative treatment, loadtype, and closure required (see 4.1-4.6, and 6.5).5.1.3 When Type I and II, StyleA1; or Type III and I
25、V, StyleA or B, unnailed top panel closure is required (see 4.3, 4.6, and7.1.8).5.1.4 Contents weight (see Tables 1-8).5.1.5 Cleat lumber quality classification required (see 6.3).5.1.6 Lumber quality used for skid fabrication (see 6.3).6Available from American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), P.
26、O. Box361784, Birmingham, AL 352361784, http:/www.awpa.org.7Available from Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA), P.O. Box2789, Reston, VA 22090-0789, http:/www.hpva.org.8Available from American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC), P.O. Box210, Germantown, MD 208750210, http:/www.alsc.org.9Av
27、ailable from National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), 6830 Ra-leigh LaGrange Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, http:/www.natlhardwood.org.10Available from National Motor Freight TrafficAssociation (NMFTA), 1001 N.Fairfax St., Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314, http:/www.nmfta.org.11Available from the Unifor
28、m Classification Committee, Tariff PublishingOfficer, 151 Ellis St. N.E., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30335-6021.FIG. 1 Styles of Cleated Panel BoxesD 6251/D 6251M 07e225.1.7 Intermediate cleat requirements for Type III and IV,Class 1 and Class 2, Style I and J (see 7.2.2).5.1.8 When skids are not requir
29、ed for boxes with grossweights of 200 lb 91 kg or 100 lb 45 kg with dimensions of48 by 24 in. 1219 by 610 mm or more (see 7.7.2).5.1.9 When beveled skids are required (see 7.7.2).5.1.10 When four-way entry skids are required and when312 by 4-in. 89 by 102-mm built-up skids are required (see7.7.3).5.
30、1.11 Whether container manufacturers identification isrequired (see 7.8).5.1.11.1 Whether modifications to container manufacturersidentification are required (see 7.8.6).5.1.12 Box dimensions (inside measurements, panel topanel) specified in order of length by width by depth (see 7.5).5.1.13 When wa
31、ter-repellent wood preservative treatment isrequired for plywood and cleats (see 4.4 and 6.5).5.1.14 Whether boxes are to be shipped assembled orknocked-down (see 9.1).5.1.15 When Class 1 boxes require external strapping (seeS1.1).5.1.15.1 When Class 2 boxes do not require strapping (seeS1.1).5.1.16
32、 When seal joint specimens are required prior tostrapping operations (see S3.1.1).5.1.17 Whether other construction methods or techniquesare acceptable and permitted (see 1.3).5.1.17.1 Whether proof is required that other constructionmethods or techniques are acceptable (see 1.3).5.1.18 Whether sand
33、ed plywood and cleats are required (see6.2.3 and 6.5.3).5.1.19 Load type (see 4.5).5.1.20 Whether alternate fastening systems to secure thecleated box panels together are allowed (see 6.4.6).6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 MaterialsIt is encouraged that recycled material beused when practical. All r
34、ecovered, recycled, or virgin mate-rials used in the box manufacture shall meet the requirementsof this specification and referenced documents. In addition,materials shall not affect or be affected by the product beingFIG. 2 Style A BoxD 6251/D 6251M 07e23packed. Type II panelboard shall have no mor
35、e than 40 % postconsumer recovered material.6.2 PanelboardPanelboard shall be as specified (5.1.2).6.2.1 Type IPanelboard shall be polyethylene, containing12 % ultraviolet (UV) inhibitor and shall conform to A-A-58078, Type II, or commercial equivalent. The plastic panelbasis weight shall be 245 to
36、255 lb/1000 ft21195 to 1245g/m2.6.2.2 Type IIPanelboard shall be fiberboard conforming toSpecification D 4727/D 4727M. Class 1 and Class 2 boxes,singlewall (SW), solid (SF), and V board shall conform to therequirements of 7.1.1.6.2.3 Type IIIPanelboard for Class 1 boxes shall conformto PS 1-95 Expos
37、ure 1 or Exterior panel; or ANSI/HPVAHP-1-2004. Panelboard for Class 2 boxes shall conform toPS 1-95 Exposure 1 or Exterior panel; or ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004. Unless otherwise specified, plywood shall be unsanded.If smooth finish or sanded panels are required, appropriatesanded grades should be specifie
38、d in the contract (see 5.1.18).The plywood thickness shall be specified in Tables 2 and 3.Plywood shall have no defects (knot holes, worm holes, and soforth) extending through the panel. When the plywood isspecified to be surface treated with water-repellant woodpreservative, the treatment shall be
39、as specified in 6.5.6.2.4 Type IVPanelboard for Class 1 boxes shall conformto PS 2-04 Exposure 1 or Exterior panels. Panelboard for Class2 boxes shall conform to PS 2-04 Exposure 1 or Exteriorpanels; or ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004.6.3 LumberAs specified in 5.1.5, lumber cleats shallconform to Practice D 619
40、9, Class 2, PS 20-05 or the NHLARules. As specified in 5.1.6, skids shall conform to PracticeD 6199 class 3, PS 20-05 or the NHLA Rules.6.4 FastenersTesting is not required for fasteners speci-fied in 6.4.1-6.4.3 when used to join panelboard to wood inpanel fabrication.6.4.1 NailsNails shall be made
41、 of steel wire and shallconform to Specification F 1667 and as specified in 7.1 and 7.4.FIG. 3 Unnailed Top Panel ClosureFIG. 4 Style B BoxTABLE 1 Type II Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard RequirementsContents WeightLb kg Class 1 Class 2Not CF D SW SF D SFExceeding Exceeding GradesAGradesAGradesA,B0 7
42、5 200 200 V3S or V4S0 3475 150 275 275 V3S or V4S34 68150 200 350 350 V3S or V4S68 91200 300 350 350 . . .91 136300 400 . . . 500 . . .136 181AAs defined in Specification D 4727/D 4727M CF or SF (corrugated or solidfiberboard), D (domestic), SW (single-wall), grades as stated.BClass 2 boxes are limi
43、ted to StyleAor B and shall not exceed 48-in. 1219-mmlength, 36-in. 914-mm width, or 36-in. 914-mm depth.D 6251/D 6251M 07e246.4.2 Staples or Wire StitchesStaples or wire stitches shallbe made of steel wire not less than 0.0625 in. diameter (16gauge), 1.59 mm. The crown bearing surface (the undersid
44、e)shall be not less than516 in. 8 mm long except that for TypeII boxes the bearing surface shall be not less than12 in. 13mm long.6.4.3 Single-Leg FastenersSingle-leg fasteners shall beformed automatically into a nail from sheared off bright,smooth, knurled, or helically fluted low-carbon steel. Med
45、iumcarbon steel (stiff-stock) minimum 0.072-in. (15-gauge)1.83-mm diameter) wire may also be used. Fasteners aredriven subsequently by a special machine at a rapid rate, withsheared-bevel or sheared-square point. For Type I and II boxes,the nail length, before driving, shall be a minimum of18 in. 3m
46、m longer than the thickness of the material being joined. ForType III and IV boxes, the nail length, before driving, shall bea minimum of12 in. 13 mm longer than the thickness of thematerial being joined. The automatic machine for driving shallbe provided with needle-point knives, a J-clinch plate,
47、and a132-in. 1-mm countersink. Single-leg fasteners shall not beused in joining panelboard to cleats.6.4.4 Other FasteningsOther single-leg fasteners, pre-formed or formed from wire, fastenings may be used to theextent specified in 7.1 but must be tested in accordance with8.1. Steel wire used to for
48、m these fasteners shall have adiameter of not less than 0.0625 in. (16 gauge) 1.59 mm. Ifwire other than round wire is used, the cross section area shallbe equal to that of 0.0625 in. round wire. Fastener points andshanks shall be determined by the test specified in 8.1 for theapplicable application
49、 and when driven, shall not split thewood members. The fastener withdrawal resistance shall beequal to nails specified in 6.4.1. These fasteners, when used,shall be driven so as to provide a minimum clinch of18 in. 3mm and shall not be used with plywood and OSB less than14in. 6.4 mm thick.6.4.5 Corrugated FastenersCorrugated fasteners shallonly be used on Type I and II boxes and shall conform toFF-F-133, or commercial equivalent, and as specified in 7.1.6.4.6 Alt
