1.1 This practice covers the fabrication and closure of new triple-wall corrugated fiberboard containers.
1.2 This practice indicates the factors and components that must be controlled in the manufacture of triple-wall fiberboard containers.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 and health 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 D5168-12(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D3950 Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
ASTM D3953 Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals
ASTM D4675 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials1*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM D4727/D4727M Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
ASTM D5330/D5330M Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Filament- Reinforced
ASTM D5486/D5486M Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing
ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D5168-12(2017) history
2022ASTM D5168-22 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
2017ASTM D5168-12(2017) Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
2012ASTM D5168-12 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
2009ASTM D5168-09 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
2003ASTM D5168-03 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
1998ASTM D5168-98 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers