ASTM D6251/D6251M-07e2
Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes

Standard No.
ASTM D6251/D6251M-07e2
Release Date
2007
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D6251/D6251M-11
Latest
ASTM D6251/D6251M-23
Scope

1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and closure of empty and full wood-cleated, hereafter referred to as wood-cleated, panelboard boxes. These boxes are intended for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of general materials and supplies, not exceeding 1000 lb [454 kg] depending on box type (see 10.1).

1.2 Wood-cleated panelboard shipping box performance is dependent on its fabricated components and subsequent assembly; therefore, a variety of types, classes, styles, and treatments reflecting varied performance are specified. This specification, however, does not cover wood-cleated panelboard box performance under all atmospheric, handling, shipping, and storage conditions.

1.3 If the use of other construction methods or techniques is acceptable and permitted (see 5.1.17), the resulting packaging systems shall be of equal or better performance than would result from the use of these specified materials and procedures. The appropriate distribution cycle, specified in Practice D 4169, can be used to develop comparative procedures and criteria.

1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units 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.

1.5 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 the standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D6251/D6251M-07e2 Referenced Document

  • ASTM D1990 Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests of Full-Size Specimens
  • 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 D6199 Standard Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets
  • ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
  • ASTM F1667 Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples*， 2024-04-19 Update
  • IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice

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Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes


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