ASTM-D6573 2007(Redline)
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D6573/D6573M-01(2007) Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes (Redline)
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ASTM | 2007 | 20 |
This specification covers the fabrication of new wire-bound general purpose panelboard shipping boxes for use as containers for domestic and overseas shipment of materials and supplies. This specification does not include wirebound box performance under all atmosphere, handling, shipping, and storage conditions. Methods other than those detailed here may be used for the construction of the boxes, provided, that the finished products are of equal or better performance than those produced using the recommended procedures. The boxes are grouped into three types according to the load each box can carry, three classes according to shipment specifications, three styles, and two grades. It is recommended that the boxes be made from recycled materials, lumber, wires, and fasteners that meet the requirements of this specification. Each box side and joint should be assembled according to the recommended procedures.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
1. 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, 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 D 4169 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/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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A641/A641M Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments D1990 Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests of Full-Size Specimens D3953 Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems D6199 Practice for Quality of Wood Members of Containers and Pallets D6254/D6254M Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
Federal Specification
Fed-Std-123 Federal Standard Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Military Specification
MIL-HDBK-129 Department of Defense Handbook Military Marking Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
National Motor Freight Traffic Association Standard
NationalMotorFreight  
APA–The Engineered Wood Association Standard
PS1-95 Construction and Industrial Plywood Available from the APA, the Engineered Wood Association, 7011 S. 19 th Street, P.O. Box 11700, Tacoma, WA 98411-0700.
ANSI Standard
ANSI/ASQCQ91–1 Quality Systems-Model for Quality Assurance and Design/Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing Available from the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd St., New York, NY 10036.
Keywords
battens; binding wire; blank; box; checks; cleat size; faceboard; girthwise; liner(s); panel; panelboard; plywood; preservative treatment; resawed lumber; staple wire; wirebound;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.160 (Cases. Boxes. Crates)
DOI: 10.1520/D6573_D6573M-01R07