ASTM D6880/D6880M-19 PDF

Full title and description

Designation: ASTM D6880/D6880M‑19 — Standard Specification for Wood Boxes. This specification defines materials, construction, classification, styles, treatments, and marking/assembly practices for manufactured wood boxes intended for packing contents not exceeding 1,000 lb (454 kg).

Abstract

ASTM D6880/D6880M‑19 establishes minimum requirements and recommended practices for the fabrication of wood boxes used in commercial shipping and storage. The standard classifies boxes by durability (two classes), defines six construction styles (based on cleats and jointing), specifies two treatment options, and references related ASTM practices for materials, fasteners, marking, and performance testing. It provides both inch‑pound and SI units (dual designation: D6880/D6880M).

General information

• Status: Current (active specification under ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging, Subcommittee D10.12).
• Publication date: Approved August 1, 2019; published in 2019 (listed as D6880/D6880M‑19).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: ICS 55.160 — Cases, boxes, crates (packaging).
• Edition / version: 2019 edition (designation D6880/D6880M‑19).
• Number of pages: 9 pages (typical published PDF/page count listings).

Scope

This specification covers the fabrication of wood boxes intended for packing contents not exceeding 1,000 lb (454 kg). It describes acceptable materials, construction details (cleats, joints, fasteners), classifications by durability, defined styles, optional treatments, recommended marking and ordering information, and references practices for quality and performance testing. The standard allows alternate construction methods provided equivalent or better performance is achieved and notes it does not address every safety or regulatory requirement.

Key topics and requirements

• Maximum intended contents weight: boxes for use with contents not exceeding 1,000 lb (454 kg).
• Classification: two durability classes to guide material selection and construction methods.
• Construction styles: six styles defined by cleat and joint configuration (selection affects strength and intended use).
• Treatments: two treatment options (treatment requirements and marking when applicable).
• Materials and fasteners: requirements reference ASTM practices for wood quality and fasteners (encourages acceptable recycled material where appropriate).
• Referenced practices and standards: includes Practice D4169 (performance testing), Practice D6199 (wood quality), D6253 (treatment/marking of wood packaging), D3951 (commercial packaging), F1667 (fasteners), IEEE/ASTM SI‑10 (units), and D996 (terminology).
• Ordering and marking: purchasers should specify class, style, treatment, inside dimensions, contents description/weight, and any special features such as skids or 4‑way entry.

Typical use and users

Primary users include packaging designers, wooden‑container manufacturers, freight forwarders, exporters, OEMs and procurement/specification teams that require standardized light‑duty wooden boxes for shipping and storage (commercial and some government/military procurement contexts). The standard is commonly used where a compact, repeatable specification for wood boxes (up to 1,000 lb) is required.

Related standards

ASTM D6880/D6880M‑19 references and is used alongside several ASTM practices and specifications, including Practice D4169 (performance testing), Practice D6199 (quality of wood members), D6253 (treatment/marking of wood packaging materials), D3951 (commercial packaging practices), D3953 (strapping), F1667 (driven fasteners), IEEE/ASTM SI‑10 (units), and D996 (terminology). It sits under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 (Packaging).

Keywords

wood box, crate, packing, packaging, cleat, joint, skid, fastener, treatment, 1,000 lb capacity, ASTM D6880, D6880M.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM D6880/D6880M‑19 is a specification that sets minimum requirements and recommended practices for the fabrication and specification of wood boxes used for packing items up to 1,000 lb (454 kg).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers acceptable materials, construction details (cleats, joints, fasteners), classification by durability, defined styles, treatment options, marking/ordering information, and references to related performance and material practices. It also provides both inch‑pound and SI unit information.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Packaging engineers, wooden box manufacturers, logistics and procurement teams, and organizations that require standardized wooden shipping containers for light‑duty shipments. Military and government buyers may reference it for non‑specialized wooden boxes where applicable.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published/approved in 2019 (D6880/D6880M‑19), this edition is listed as the current active specification in public listings and standards resellers. Users should verify the latest status on ASTM’s official catalog before use to ensure no later revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ASTM’s packaging family of standards under Committee D10 (Packaging) and Subcommittee D10.12 (Shipping Containers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures). It also uses the dual designation format (D6880/D6880M) to present both inch‑pound and metric units.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords include wood box, crate, cleat, joint, skid, fastener, treatment, packaging, 1,000 lb, ASTM D6880, D6880M.