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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

CORRUGATED BOXES

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Written: Michael Bohlen Approved: Dan Eggert

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page

1.0  SCOPE .................................................................................................................................3 

2.0  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................3 

3.0  REFERENCE .......................................................................................................................9 

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1.0 SCOPE
This document provides general material and functional requirements for corrugated boxes used
for inbound, interplant, and outbound nonbulk shipments. The boxes described herein are
typically “plain brown boxes” of a more robust nature for better part protection and containment.
In case of conflicting information, the drawing, contract, or any prevailing laws and regulations
shall take precedence.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Properties
Unless otherwise specified on the drawing or purchase agreement, corrugated shipping boxes
originating in North America are to be fabricated in accordance with ASTM D5118 and
applicable regulations.
1. Boxes fabricated in other countries may not have the same physical characteristics. Refer to
the tables at the end of this document for a recommended cross-reference. It is the supplier’s
responsibility to ensure the adequacy of their boxes regardless of country of origin.
Size: Boxes are specified by their inside dimensions in order of “Length”
x “Width” x “Height.” Length or Width dimensions shall be determined
as applicable from the inside liner surface of the glue joint.
L (length) = longest direction of the box opening
W (width) = shortest direction of the box opening
H (height/depth) = direction perpendicular to the box opening

Tolerance: The interior dimensions of the box are to be within the limits
listed below when it is set up for normal use having adjacent panels forming right angles.
Verification of interior dimensions shall be in accordance with ASTM D2658 “Box Gage
Method” and adjusted to account for the material thickness represented by and inside glue joint
in the direction applicable.
Dimension range: tolerance:
4” – 25” (102-635 mm), ±0.0625” (±1.6 mm)
26” – 50” (636-1270 mm), ±0.125” (±3 mm)
51” – 75” (1271-1905 mm), ±0.25” (±6 mm)
Board Strength: Board strength will reflect the finished box after converting using one of the
following criteria:
1. Bursting Strength (Mullen or Burst test) - indicates the box’s ruggedness to withstand rough
handling and is expressed in units force per area (lbs-force/square inch) when tested in
accordance with ISO Standard 2759, FEFCO TM 3, TAPPI T 810, or CN GB/T 6545.
2. Puncture Strength – used to rate triple wall corrugated by its resistance to punctures (inch
oz./inch of tear) when tested in accordance with TAPPI T 803.

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3. Edgewise Compressive Strength (ECT for edge crush test) - relates more to the compressive
strength of the box during stacking and is expressed in the amount of force per unit width
(lbs-force/inch) when tested in accordance with ISO Standard 3037, FEFCO TM 8, TAPPI T
811, or CN GB/T 6546.

Style: Refers to the flap closure configuration. Usually an acronym followed by the applicable
International Case Code designation. The most common styles used by Snap-on are:
1. RSC/0201 – “Regular Slotted Container.” Top and bottom flaps share the same dimension
that allows the major flaps to meet in the middle. International Case Code 0201.

2. HSC/0200 – “Half Slotted Container.” Bottom flaps share the same dimension that allows
the major flaps to meet in the middle. There are no top flaps (HSCs are typically mated with
a separate top cover). International Case Code 0200.

3. FOL/0203 – “Full Overlap Slotted Container.” Top and bottom flaps share the same
dimension that allows the major flaps to extend the full width of the box (major flaps
overlap, minor flaps might not). International Case Code 0203.

Notes: These and other box styles are described in the Fibre Box Association Handbook
and ASTM D5118. Major flap – the flap following the longest distance of the box
opening. Minor flap – the flap following the shortest distance of the box opening.

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Board Construction: Refers to the layer configuration of the corrugated fiberboard:

1. SW = singlewall (3 layers),
2. DW = doublewall (5 layers), or
3. TW = triplewall (7 layers).
Flute Size: Refers to the arch or wave-shaped contour of the paper used as the medium layer of
the corrugated board. Flutes are defined by their height, peak-to-peak distance, and/or number
per foot.
1. A-flute: height = 0.184” (4.7 mm), peak-to-peak = 0.364” (9.2 mm), flutes/foot = 30-36
(~110/m)
2. B-flute: height = 0.097” (2. mm), peak-to-peak = 0.255” (6.5 mm), flutes/foot = 44-50
(~155/m)
3. C-flute: height = 0.142” (3.6 mm), peak-to-peak = 0.308” (7.8 mm), flutes/foot = 36-42
(~130/m)
4. E-flute: height = 0.047” (1.2 mm), peak-to-peak = 0.133” (3.4 mm), flutes/foot = 86-94
(~295/m)
5. F-flute: height = 0.031” (0.8 mm), peak-to-peak = 0.094” (2.4 mm), flutes/foot = 125-128
(~420/m)
Note: for double or triple wall the first letter given refers to outside flute when the box is set
up for use.
Outside Facing: Unless otherwise specified the outside facing shall be brown Kraft or similar
paper.
Manufacturer’s Joint: The manufacturer’s joint shall span the entire depth of the box, may
extend onto adjacent flaps, and adhere to the following requirements:
1. Single wall boxes – Manufacturer’s joint should be an inside glued joint with a minimum
width of 1.25”-1.375”. Stapled (stitched) manufacturer joints may be used with prior
approval from Snap-on Tools. Glue shall be water resistant and provide 85%-100% surface
adhesion. Starting and ending staples shall be 1”–1½” from the flap score lines.
Intermediate staples shall be spaced no more than 2½” apart.
2. Double wall boxes – Manufacturer’s joint should be an inside glued joint with a minimum
width of 1.5”-1.75”. Stapled (stitched) manufacturer joints may be used with prior approval
from Snap-on Tools. Glue shall be water resistant and provide 95%-100% surface adhesion.
Starting and ending staples shall be double stitched no more than 1”–1½” from the flap
score lines. Intermediate staples shall be spaced no more than 2½” apart. For products
weighing 100 lbs (45 kg) or more, spacing of intermediate staples shall be reduced to 1”–
1½” apart.
3. Triple wall boxes – Inside or outside joint at a minimum 2” (50 mm) joint width, stapled
(stitched) only. Starting and ending staples shall be double stitched no more than 1”–1½”
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from the flap score lines. Intermediate staples shall be double stitched and spaced no more
than 1”–1½” apart.
Adhesives: Resin-enhanced wet strength adhesives are to be used for the manufacture of all
corrugated boxes.
1. Moisture Resistant Adhesives (MRA) of 0.5%-1.0% liquid resin (assuming 50% solids
content) shall be used in the converting process for boxes manufactured in Europe, North
America, and Australia.
2. Water Resistant Adhesive (WRA) of 1.0%-1.5% (assuming 50% solids content) shall be used
for boxes manufactured in Asia, Africa, or South America.

Board Certification: Boxes made in North America are to be certified according to Item 222 of
the National Motor Freight Classification unless explicitly excluded by the drawing, contract, or
purchase order. Apply the box manufacturer’s certificate stamp on a major bottom flap.

Examples:
Burst certification ECT certification
Puncture test

Standard Boxes: Suppliers are encouraged to utilize one of the standard box sizes listed below
for any “nonmerchandised” item. Standard boxes improve cube utilization, pallet
loading/stacking, and warehouse utilization.

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1. Pallet load box sizes:

 
2. Pick & Pack box sizes:
box size ‐ inside dims box classification box size ‐ outside dims
facility Snap‐on box # cu.ft.
l (id) w(id) h(id) grade flute style L(od) W(od) H(od)
OB 1 15 13 6 200# Burst C RSC 15  7/16 13  5/16 6 5/8 0.79
OB 10A 27 14 1/4 13 1/4 275# Burst C RSC 27 1/2 14 5/8 13 15/16 3.24
CLK / CC 13SO 13 6 7/8 4 1/4 200# Burst C RSC 13  7/16 7  3/16 4 7/8 0.27
CLK / OB / CC 17SO (Barney) 17 1/2 7 5 200# Burst C RSC 17 15/16 7  5/16 5 5/8 0.43
CLK / ROBO / CC 22 22 3/4 9 7/8 5 275# Burst C RSC 23 1/4 10 1/4 5 11/16 0.79
CLK / OB / ROBO 22H 22 1/8 14 10 275# Burst C RSC 22 5/8 14 3/8 10 11/16 2.01
CLK / ROBO / CC 22L  22 1/8 14 6 200# Burst C RSC 22  9/16 14  5/16 6 5/8 1.24
CC 24 24 14 10 275# Burst C RSC 24 1/2 14 3/8 10 11/16 2.18
CLK / OB / ROBO 25H 25 15/16 12 7 15/16 275# Burst C RSC 26  7/16 12 3/8 8 5/8 1.63
CLK / OB / ROBO 25L 25 15/16 12 5 1/2 200# Burst C RSC 26 3/8 12  5/16 6 1/8 1.15
CLK / OB 26H 26 15 1/4 6 3/4 275# Burst C RSC 26 1/2 15 5/8 7  7/16 1.78
CLK 26L 26 15 3/4 4 1/2 200# Burst C RSC 26  7/16 16  1/16 5 1/8 1.26
CC 28 28 6 6 200# Burst C RSC 28  7/16 6  5/16 6 5/8 0.69
CLK / CC 32SO 32 8 1/2 5 1/4 200# Burst C RSC 32  7/16 8 13/16 5 7/8 0.97
CC 37 H 37 11 1/2 6 1/2 275# Burst C RSC 37 1/2 11 7/8 7  3/16 1.85
CC 37 L 37 9 4 1/2 275# Burst C RSC 37 1/2 9 3/8 5  3/16 1.06
CLK / OB / ROBO 37SO 37 8 1/2 5 1/4 275# Burst C RSC 37 1/2 8 7/8 5 15/16 1.14
CLK 8SO 8 3/4 7 5 32 ECT C RSC 9  3/16 7  5/16 5 5/8 0.22
CC D15 L 26 1/2 16 12 275# Burst C RSC 27 16 3/8 12 11/16 3.25
CLK / ROBO SC319 14 1/2 12 1/2 6 1/2 200# Burst C RSC 14 15/16 12 13/16 7 1/8 0.79
CLK = Crystal Lake, IL / OB = Olive Branch, MS / ROBO = Robosonia, PA / CC = Carson City, NV  
 

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3. For nonstandard sized boxes, material selections shall conform to the following:
o Single wall boxes: C-flute, 275# burst test, 69-69 lb liners or
o Double wall boxes: CB-flute, 350#-500# burst test, 69-42-69 lb or 90-42-90 lb liners
o Triple wall boxes: AAC-flute, 1100#-1300# puncture test, 90-42-42-90 lb or 90-90-
90-90 lb liners
Alternate Materials – The following tables provide cross-reference between the physical
properties for typical North American made boxes to equivalent materials more common in other
countries or regions.

Table North America → China

 
Physical Properties in NORTH AMERICA CHINA
ECT Burst Weight Case ECT Burst Weight GB/T
Style Construction Flute Layers Flute
lb-f/in (kN/m) lb-f/in 2 (kPa) 2
lbs/Msf (g/m ) Code kN/m kPa g/m
2
6544-2008
FOL singlewall B, C 32 (5.6) 200 (1375) 84 (410) 0203 3-layer B, C 6.5 1500 500 S-1.5
RSC singlewall B, C 32 (5.6) 200 (1375) 84 (410) 0201 3-layer B, C 6.5 1500 500 S-1.5

FOL singlewall B, C 40 (5.6) 250 (1720) 111 (410) 0203 5-layer CB, EB 5.0 1100 450 D-1.2
RSC singlewall B, C 44 (7.7) 275 (1895) 138 (410) 0201 5-layer CB, EB 7.0 1380 560 D-1.3

FOL doublewall CB, EB 48 (5.6) 275 (1895) 110 (537) 0203 5-layer CB, EB 8.0 1700 640 D-1.4
RSC doublewall CB, EB 51 (7.7) 350 (2410) 126 (615) 0201 5-layer CB, EB 9.0 1900 700 D-1.5

FOL doublewall CB, EB 51 (5.6) 350 (2410) 126 (615) 0203 5-layer CB, EB 9.0 1900 700 D-1.5
RSC doublewall CB, EB 61 (7.7) 400 (2755) 180 (879) 0201 7-layer BCB, ACB 13.0 2200 820 T-1.3  
 
 
Table North America → Europe
 
Physical Properties in NORTH AMERICA EUROPE
ECT Burst Weight Case Burst Weight
Style Construction Flute Layers Flute
lb-f/in (kN/m) lb-f/in 2 (kPa) 2
lbs/Msf (g/m ) Code kPa g/m
2

FOL singlewall B, C 32 (5.6) 200 (1375) 84 (410) 0203 singlewall B, C 1400 400
RSC singlewall B, C 32 (5.6) 200 (1375) 84 (410) 0201 singlewall B, C 1400 400

FOL singlewall B, C 40 (5.6) 250 (1720) 111 (410) 0203 doublewall CB, EB 1750 500
RSC singlewall B, C 44 (7.7) 275 (1895) 138 (410) 0201 doublewall CB, EB 2050 600

FOL doublewall CB, EB 48 (5.6) 275 (1895) 110 (537) 0203 doublewall CB, EB 1765 525
RSC doublewall CB, EB 51 (7.7) 350 (2410) 126 (615) 0201 doublewall CB, EB 2050 725

FOL doublewall CB, EB 51 (5.6) 350 (2410) 126 (615)

0203 doublewall CB, EB 2550 725
RSC doublewall CB, EB 61 (7.7) 400 (2755) 180 (879)  
 

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Table North America → India

Physical Properties in NORTH AMERICA INDIA

ECT Burst Weight Case Burst
Style Construction Flute Layers Flute
lb-f/in (kN/m) lb-f/in 2 (kPa) 2
lbs/Msf (g/m ) Code kPa
FOL singlewall B, C 32 (5.6) 200 (1375) 84 (410)
0203 doublewall CB, EB 1275
RSC singlewall B, C 32 (5.6) 200 (1375) 84 (410)

FOL singlewall B, C 40 (5.6) 250 (1720) 111 (410)

0203 doublewall CB, EB 1275
RSC singlewall B, C 44 (7.7) 275 (1895) 138 (410)

FOL doublewall CB, EB 48 (5.6) 275 (1895) 110 (537)

0203 triplewall EBC, CBC 2350
RSC doublewall CB, EB 51 (7.7) 350 (2410) 126 (615)

FOL doublewall CB, EB 51 (5.6) 350 (2410) 126 (615)

0203 triplewall BCB, ACB 2850
RSC doublewall CB, EB 61 (7.7) 400 (2755) 180 (879)  

3.0 REFERENCE
The quality and workmanship of corrugated shipping containers shall meet or exceed the
industry and/or voluntary standards noted below. It is expected that evidence of compliance
with a given standard is readily available.

1. European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) – Belgium

2. Canadian Corrugated Case Association (CCCA) – Canada
3. Chinese National Standards (CNS)
4. China Packaging Federation (CPF) – China
5. Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM) - India
6. Asian Packaging Federation (APA) – Japan
7. International Standards Organization (ISO) – Switzerland
8. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) – United States
9. The Fibre Box Association (FBA) – United States
10. National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) – United States
11. Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industries (TAPPI) – United States
12. International Standards Organization (ISO) – Switzerland

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