ASTM D6573/D6573M-13(2020)
Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes

Standard No.
ASTM D6573/D6573M-13(2020)
Release Date
2020
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Latest
ASTM D6573/D6573M-13(2020)
Scope
1.1 This specification covers the fabrication of new wirebound general purpose (GP) panelboard (hereafter referred to as wirebound boxes) shipping boxes intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies, not exceeding 500 lb [226.8 kg] for Class 1 domestic, 400 lb [181.4 kg] for Class 2 overseas shipments or 300 lb [136.0 kg] for Class 3 extreme distribution hazard conditions or military contingency purposes. 1.2 Wirebound box performance is dependent on its fabricated components; therefore, a variety of types of load, classes, styles, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified. This specification does not cover wirebound box performance under all atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage conditions. Wirebound boxes in compliance with Hazardous Material Modal Regulations or United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) are found in the Supplementary Requirements. 1.3 The use of other construction methods or techniques are acceptable and shall be permitted, provided the resulting packaging systems are of equal or better performance than would result from the use of these specified materials and procedures. The appropriate Practice D4169 distribution cycle(s) can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria. 1.4 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in brackets are mathematical. 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 non-conformance with the standard. See IEEE/ ASTM SI 10 for conversion of units. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 D6573/D6573M-13(2020) Referenced Document

  • ASTM A641/A641M Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
  • 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 D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
  • ASTM D4444 Standard Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
  • ASTM D6199 Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
  • ASTM D6253 Standard Practice for Marking of Pallets
  • ASTM D6254/D6254M Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
  • ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
  • ASTM F1667 Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples*， 2024-04-21 Update
  • IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice

ASTM D6573/D6573M-13(2020) history

Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes


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