ASTM D5118/D5118M-04 - 1.10.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the fabrication of new fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.

1.2 This practice points out the factors and components that must be controlled in the manufacture of corrugated and solid fiberboard boxes, liners and sleeves.

1.3 This practice does not cover the adequacy of fiberboard containers under all conditions of exposure to atmosphere, handling, shipping and storage.

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 non-conformance with the standard.

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

D4727/D4727M-22

Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes

D3953-15(2022)

Standard Specification for Strapping, Flat Steel and Seals

D2658-18(2023)

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Fiberboard Boxes

D3950-23

Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

D996-23

Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

D1974-98

Standard Practice for Methods of Closing, Sealing, and Reinforcing Fiberboard Boxes