1、Designation: D6251/D6251M 11Standard Specification forWood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6251/D6251M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revisio
2、n. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure ofempty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-cleated, panelb
3、oard boxes. These boxes are intended for use ascontainers for domestic and overseas shipment of generalmaterials and supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb 454 kgdepending on box type (see 10.1).1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance isdependent on its fabricated components and subsequent ass
4、em-bly; therefore, a variety of types, classes, styles, and treatmentsreflecting varied performance are specified. This specification,however, does not cover wood-cleated panelboard box perfor-mance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storageconditions.1.3 If the use of other construction
5、 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 of these specified materials and procedures.The appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169,can be used to develop comp
6、arative procedures and criteria.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 brackets. The values stated in eachsystem are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system mustbe used independently of th
7、e 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 purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of the standard to es
8、tablish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD1990 Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties forVisually-Graded Dime
9、nsion Lumber from In-Grade Testsof Full-Size SpecimensD3951 Practice for Commercial PackagingD3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and SealsD4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-tainers and SystemsD4727/D4727M Specification for Corrugated and SolidFiberboard Sheet Stock (Con
10、tainer Grade) and Cut ShapesD6199 Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Contain-ers and PalletsD6253 Practice for Treatment and/or Marking of WoodPackaging MaterialsF1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes,and StaplesIEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the InternationalSystem of Uni
11、ts (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, Hazardous Materials Regula-tions42.4 APAThe Engineered Wood Association:P
12、RP-108 Performance Standards and Policies forStructural-Use Panels52.5 American Wood Protection Association (AWPA):P36 Standard for Copper Naphthenate (CuN)6P37 Standard for Oxine Copper (Copper-8-Quinolinolate)(Cu8)62.6 U.S. Army Research, Development and EngineeringCenter (ARDEC):MIL-DTL-2427H Det
13、ail Specification Box, Ammunition1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.12 on ShippingContainers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures.Current edition approved April 1, 2011. Published May 2011. Or
14、iginallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6251/D6251M 072. DOI: 10.1520/D6251_D6251M-11.2For 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 t
15、he standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from the Federal Supply Service Bureau, Specification Section, Suite8100, 480 LEnfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20408.4Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, W
16、ashington, DC 20401, http:/www.access.gpo.gov.5Available from APAThe Engineered Wood Association, 7011 South 19thStreet, Tacoma, WA 98466, http:/www.apawood.org.6Available from American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), P.O. Box361784, Birmingham, AL 352361784, http:/www.awpa.org.1Copyright ASTM I
17、nternational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Packing: Wood, Nailed72.7 Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association:ANSI/HPVA HP-1-2004 American National Standard forHardwood and Decorative Plywood82.8 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NI
18、ST):PS 1-07 Structural Plywood5PS 2-04 Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels5PS 2005 American Softwood Lumber Standard92.9 National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA):Rules for the Measurement and Inspection of Hardwoodand Cypress102.10 National Motor Freight Traffc Association:N
19、ational Motor Freight Classification112.11 International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures(IPPC):ISPM No. 15 Guidelines for Regulating Wood PackagingMaterial in International Trade123. Terminology3.1 General definitions for packaging and distribution envi-ronments are found in Terminology D996.4.
20、 Classification4.1 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.
21、1 and 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, Cl
22、ass 1(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
23、5.1.19 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 spe
24、cified 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 s
25、elect 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
26、and IV, 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).5.1.7 Intermediate cleat requirements for Type III and IV,
27、Class 1 and Class 2, Style I and J (see 7.2.2).7Available from ASSIST Quicksearch, www.assist.daps.dla.mil.8Available from Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association (HPVA), P.O. Box2789, Reston, VA 22090-0789, http:/www.hpva.org.9Available from American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC), P.O. Box210,
28、Germantown, MD 208750210, http:/www.alsc.org.10Available from National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), 6830Raleigh LaGrange Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, http:/www.natlhardwood.org.11Available from National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), 1001 N.Fairfax St., Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314,
29、 http:/www.nmfta.org.12Available from the International Plant Protection Convention, www.ippc.int.FIG. 1 Styles of Cleated Panel BoxesD6251/D6251M 1125.1.8 When skids are not required 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 (s
30、ee 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 whennominal 4 by 4-in. 90 by 90-mm built-up skids are required(see 7.7.3).5.1.11 Whether container manufacturers identification isrequired (see 7.8).5.1.11.1 Whether modifications to contain
31、er 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 water-repellent wood preservative treatment isrequired for plywood and cleats (see 4.4 and 6.5).5.1.14 Whether boxes
32、 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 When seal joint specimens are required prior tostrapping operations (see S3.1.1).5.1.17 Whether other constructio
33、n 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 sanded 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 fasten
34、ing systems to secure thecleated box panels together are allowed (see 6.4.6).5.1.21 When ISPM No. 15 compliance is required (see 9.3).6. Materials and Manufacture6.1 MaterialsMaterials shall be as specified herein. Ma-terials not specified shall be selected by the contractor or boxbuilder and shall
35、be subject to all provisions of this specifica-tion. Materials shall be free of defects, which adversely affectperformance or serviceability of the finished product. It isencouraged that recycled material be used when practical. Allrecovered, recycled, or virgin materials used in the boxFIG. 2 Style
36、 A BoxD6251/D6251M 113manufacture shall meet the requirements of this specificationand referenced documents. In addition, materials shall notaffect or be affected by the product being packed. Type IIpanelboard shall have no more than 40 % post consumerrecovered material.6.2 PanelboardPanelboard shal
37、l 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 255 lb/1000 ft21195 to 1245g/m2.6.2.2 Type IIPanelboard shall be fiberboa
38、rd conforming toSpecification D4727/D4727M. 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 Exposure 1 or Exterior panel; or ANSI/HPVAHP-1-2004. Panelboard for Class 2 boxe
39、s 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 specified in the contract (see 5.1.18).The plywood thickness shall be specified in
40、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 as specified in 6.5.6.2.4 Type IVPanelboard for Class 1 boxes shall conform
41、to 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 D6199, Class 2, PS 20-05 or the NHLARules. As specified in 5.1.6, skids shall co
42、nform to PracticeD6199 class 3, PS 20-05 or the NHLA Rules.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 75 200 200 V3S or V4S0 3475 15
43、0 275 275 V3S or V4S34 68150 200 350 350 V3S or V4S68 91200 300 350 350 . . .91 136300 400 . . . 500 . . .136 181AAs defined in Specification D4727/D4727M CF or SF (corrugated or solidfiberboard), D (domestic), SW (single-wall), grades as stated.BClass 2 boxes are limited to StyleAor B and shall not
44、 exceed 48-in. 1219-mmlength, 36-in. 914-mm width, or 36-in. 914-mm depth.D6251/D6251M 1146.4 FastenersFasteners are classified as driven nails,staples, wire stitches, single-leg fasteners, other fastenings,corrugated fasteners, and alternate fastening systems.6.4.1 NailsNails shall be in accordance
45、 with SpecificationF1667 and other industry standards. Nails are classified asplain-shank, helically threaded, annularly threaded, fluted ortwisted square wire.6.4.2 Staples or Wire StitchesStaples or wire stitches shallbe made of steel wire not less than 0.0625 in. diameter (16gauge), 1.59 mm. The
46、crown bearing surface (the underside)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 hel
47、ically fluted low-carbon steel. Mediumcarbon steel (stiff-stock) minimum 0.072-in. (15-gauge) 1.83-mm diameter) wire may also be used. Fasteners are drivensubsequently by a special machine at a rapid rate, withsheared-bevel or sheared-square point. For Type I and II boxes,the nail length, before dri
48、ving, shall be a minimum of18 in. 3mm 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 nee
49、dle-point knives, a J-clinch plate, 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 form 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 sec
