ASTM B660-15 - 1.5.2015
 
1. Scope

1.1 These practices describe methods of packaging/packing aluminum and magnesium products, in preparation for storage or shipment, both foreign and domestic. Assuming proper and normal handling in transit, these practices are designed to deliver the products to their destination in good condition. For DoD redistribution, see Supplementary Requirements.

1.2 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.

1.3 Aluminum and magnesium products must be preserved and packed so as to be adequately protected from possible damage during shipment and storage. Major damage types are:

1.3.1 Mechanical, including bending, crushing, denting, scratching, or gouging during handling and storage; and abrasions resulting from vibration during transport of the material.

1.3.2 Corrosion, or water stain, resulting from exposure of packed material to water, either externally applied, or as condensate caused by temperature variations in a humid atmosphere.

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.

 
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F1667-21

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ANSI/AHA A135.4

Basic Hardboard Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

D5486/D5486M-06(2020)

Standard Specification for Pressure-Sensitive Tape for Packaging, Box Closure, and Sealing

D5168-22

Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-Wall Corrugated Fiberboard Containers

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

D3950-23

Standard Specification for Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)

D1974-98

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

D1732-03(2023)

Standard Practices for Preparation of Magnesium Alloy Surfaces for Painting

D779-16(2022)

Standard Test Method for Determining the Water Vapor Resistance of Sheet Materials in Contact with Liquid Water by the Dry Indicator Method

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging