ASTM D6256/D6256M
Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes with Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
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ASTM D6256/D6256M is the ASTM standard specification for wood-cleated shipping boxes with skidded, load-bearing bases. It provides a technical basis for describing and evaluating this style of shipping container, which is used when a strong base and stable handling are important. By defining a common specification, the standard helps buyers, suppliers, and users communicate requirements more clearly and support more consistent product selection, quality control, and compliance.
Overview of ASTM D6256/D6256M
This specification focuses on wood-cleated shipping boxes designed with skidded, load-bearing bases. In practical terms, ASTM D6256/D6256M serves as a reference for the construction and performance expectations of these containers, helping align procurement and manufacturing with a shared technical document. It is especially useful when shipping packages need a sturdy base for handling, storage, or transport. The standard supports uniform interpretation of requirements while keeping the product definition centered on the box type itself.
Common use cases of ASTM D6256/D6256M
ASTM D6256/D6256M is commonly used when specifying wood-cleated shipping boxes intended for heavier or more demanding shipments that benefit from a skidded, load-bearing base. It may be referenced in packaging procurement, container design, and supplier quality checks where consistent construction matters. The standard is also relevant when teams need a clear basis for comparing product offerings or confirming that a box type matches handling and shipping needs without relying on informal descriptions.
Benefits of using ASTM D6256/D6256M
Using ASTM D6256/D6256M helps support clearer specifications, more consistent product evaluation, and better communication between purchasing and manufacturing teams. It can reduce ambiguity when ordering wood-cleated shipping boxes and improve confidence in compliance reviews and quality control. For organizations that depend on stable, load-bearing bases in shipping containers, the standard provides a practical framework for matching product expectations with technical requirements, which may help lower handling risk and simplify acceptance checks.
- Wood-cleated shipping box specification
- Skidded, load-bearing base design
- Procurement and supplier comparison
- Quality control and compliance support
- Clear technical reference for packaging selection
- Publication Date: 2025-02-12
- Publisher: ASTM
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