1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of wood boxes. These wood boxes, when constructed, filled and closed, shall be used for the packing of contents not exceeding 1000 lb [454 kg].
1.2 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see
5.1), the resulting boxes shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of the specified materials and procedures. An appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. See IEEE/ ASTM SI-10 for conversion of units.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D6880/D6880M-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
ASTM D3953 Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
ASTM D4675 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials1*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM D6199 Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
ASTM D6253 Standard Practice for Marking of Pallets
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM F1667 Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples*, 2024-04-20 Update
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice
ISO 4033 Fasteners — Hexagon high nuts (style 2)*, 2023-07-01 Update
ISO 8677 Cup head square neck bolts with large head; Product grade C
ISO 8678 Cup head square neck bolts with small head and short neck; product grade B