BS-1133-7.3-1986.pdf

BRITISH STANDARD BS 1133-7.3: 1986 Packaging code Section 7: Paper and board wrappers, bags and containers Subsection 7.3 Cartons and boxes UDC 621.798.12 + 621.798.143:676.84 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Packaging and Freight Containers Standards Committee, was published under the authority of the Board of BSI and comes into effect on 28 November 1986 © BSI 02-1999 First published, as BS 1133-7, December 1943 First revision December 1952 Second revision May 1967 Third revision, as BS 1133-7.3, November 1986 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference PKM/503 Draft for comment 85/40204 DC ISBN 0 580 15435 1 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Packaging and Freight Containers Standards Committee (PKM/-) to Technical Committee PKM/503 upon which the following bodies were represented: Association of Drum Manufacturers British Paper and Board Industry Federation (PIF) Department of Trade and Industry (Laboratory of the Government Chemist) Glass Manufacturers Federation Institute of Packaging Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association Ministry of Defence PIRA (The Research Association for the Paper and Board, Printing and Packaging Industries) Pressed Felt Manufacturers Association Process Plant Association Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation Timber Research and Development Association Amendments issued since publication Amd. No.DateComments Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 © BSI 02-1999i Contents Page Committees responsibleInside front cover Forewordii 1Scope1 2Definitions1 3Cartons1 4Rigid boxes9 5Cylindrical boxes12 Figure 1 Straight tuck-in ends2 Figure 2 Reverse tuck-in ends2 Figure 3 Two full plain ends2 Figure 4 Handle lock and eyes top, quick fix base2 Figure 5 Tuck-in flap top, crash lock bottom2 Figure 6 “Powderproof” top and base2 Figure 7 Tray with web corners3 Figure 8 Tray erected without glue3 Figure 9 Tray erected with adhesive glued flanged base3 Figure 10 Carton with band and double wall front3 Figure 11 Tray with locking slits and hooks and lid3 Figure 12 Folder with tuck-in end4 Figure 13 Sleeve with locking tabs4 Figure 14 Carton glued on two side walls, tuck-in end4 Figure 15 Tray spot glued, without lid4 Figure 16 Pillow pack with two panels4 Figure 17 Four panel tapered tuck flap carton4 Figure 18 Wire stitched box and top9 Figure 19 Corner stayed box9 Figure 20 Metal edged box9 Figure 21 Shouldered box and lift-off lid10 Figure 22 Flanged rigid box with deep lift-off lid10 Figure 23 Rigid boxes with hinged lids10 Figure 24 Shell and slide box10 Figure 25 Cylindrical box with inset card base12 Figure 26 Beaded cylindrical box with inset card base13 Figure 27 Pressed cylindrical box13 Figure 28 Beaded shouldered cylindrical box with slip lid13 Figure 29 Beaded cylindrical box with plug lid14 Table 1 Selected common carton styles and their uses6 Table 2 The characteristics and uses of carton board8 Table 3 Typical uses of rigid boxes11 Publications referred toInside back cover Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 ii © BSI 02-1999 Foreword This Subsection of BS 1133, which has been prepared under the direction of the Packaging and Freight Containers Standards Committee, supersedes clauses 12 to 14 of BS 1133-7:1967 which are deleted by amendment. BS 1133 was originally issued in December 1943 and was intended primarily to give guidance on the packaging of Service and other Government supplies. In practice, however, the code was used not only by Government departments and contractors, but also by civilian packers and accordingly it was later amended to suit commercial requirements. The Parts were later issued separately and new Sections were added as necessary. Since Section 7 covers many different types of packaging materials it was decided to subdivide it into a number of separately published Subsections. This Subsection, Subsection 7.3, provides information on cartons and rigid and cylindrical boxes and gives guidance on their selection and use. The packaging code now consists of the following Sections all of which are published separately with the exception of Sections 1 to 3 which are published in one volume. Sections 1 to 3: Introduction to packaging; Section 4: Mechanical aids in package handling; Section 5: Protection against spoilage of packages and their contents by micro-organisms, insects, mites and rodents; Section 6: Temporary protection of metal surfaces against corrosion during transportation and storage; Section 7: Paper and board wrappers, bags and containers; Section 7:Subsection 7.1: Wrapping papers; Section 7:Subsection 7.2: Bags and envelopes; Section 7:Subsection 7.3: Cartons and boxes; Section 7:Chapter 7.5: Fibreboard cases; Section 8: Wooden containers; Section 9: Textile bags, sacks and wrappings; Section 10: Metal containers; Section 11: Packaging felt; Section 12: Cushioning materials (excluding packaging felt); Section 13: Twines and cords for packaging; Section 14: Adhesive closing and sealing tapes; Section 15: Tensional strapping; Section 16: Adhesives for packaging; Section 17: Wicker and veneer baskets; Section 18: Glass containers and closures; Section 18:Subsection 1: Terminology; Section 19: Use of desiccants in packaging; Section 21: Regenerated cellulose film, plastics film, aluminium foil and flexible laminates; Section 22: Packaging in plastics containers. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 © BSI 02-1999iii A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv, pages 1 to 14, an inside back cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI iv blank Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 © BSI 02-19991 1 Scope This Subsection of BS 1133 provides guidance on the various types of cartons and boxes such as cartons, rigid boxes and cylindrical boxes, mainly used in retail distribution, generally made from carton board (paperboard) and the purposes for which they are suitable. Points to be considered when designing or ordering these containers are set out. NOTEThe titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover. 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Subsection of BS 1133, the definitions given in BS 3130-2 and BS 3203 apply. The following terms and definitions are given in BS 3130-2 and are repeated here for information purposes. 2.1 carton a container which: a) is made from carton board generally between 250 4m and 1 000 4m in thickness and; b) is delivered by the carton manufacturer to the user in a flat, collapsed form for erection at the packaging point. NOTEContainers made from solid board over 1 000 4m or from corrugated board which may also be delivered in the flat, collapsed form are described in BS 1133-7: Chapter 7.5 dealing with fibreboard cases. 2.2 rigid box a box set up ready for use without further fixing when received from the box manufacturer 2.3 cylindrical box a rigid tube made from either spiral or convolute tubing. The lid constructed similarly or from another material such as plastics or metal 3 Cartons 3.1 General Few standard cartons exist, the majority being ordered and made for specific purposes. Carton board either in sheet or reel form is printed as required, cut to the desired shape by a multi-impression die and simultaneously creased to give lines of fold. Shapes so produced are either supplied in the flat or folded, glued and collapsed for storage before erection, which may be by hand or machine. A variety of types and thicknesses of carton board may be used, combined with plastics or metal foils for special effects. There is a recognized range of carton styles (see 3.2), but variants in size and shape are usually designed to cater for the requirements of the packed product and its marketing. This Subsection of BS 1133 gives guidance on the design possibilities of the carton making process and sets out the major considerations in selecting and ordering cartons. If made from suitable material and in an appropriate shape, cartons can provide protection for their contents, are easy to handle and, prior to use, can be transported and stored in the minimum of space. They can be used as single packages or as multiple packs, i.e. as outers to accommodate a number of single units or packages. 3.2 Carton styles 3.2.1 Classification. In detail, carton styles are as variable as the types of articles to be packed, but there are certain recognized classifications or carton styles. These styles are contained in a code published by the European Carton Makers Association under the title of the Code ECMA1). In the Code ECMA a series of drawings show various basic styles of carton, referred to by a code letter and a two digit number. A third digit is added to indicate a derivative of this basic style. A selection of these styles with their code letters and numbers is given in Figure 1 to Figure 17. There are six main classifications of cartons covered by the Code ECMA as follows. a) A: common side seam glued cartons with either tuck flap or glued flap closures and combinations of these with flaps containing locking slits, crash lock bases and powderproof closures (A111 to A995). b) B: tray type cartons with double thickness walls formed either by gluing or flap interlocking. Some of these styles may give the effect of a flanged lid or a hollow wall (B110 to B910). c) C: tuck flap cartons made from two pieces of board, glued or stapled together (C110 to C410). d) D: cartons delivered unglued or unstitched which erect by locking tabs or self adhesive areas into trays with or without an integral lid (D110 to D420). Also into this category come fitments and folders and open-ended sleeves (D610 to D971). 1) Obtainable from the British Carton Association, 11 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4DX. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 2 © BSI 02-1999 e) E: a number of the tuck flap and tray styles classified under A and B may be supplied to the user unglued for all erection and closure to be carried out. These fall into this category along with hinge lid styles (E210 to E993). f) F: this category contains special styles which may be non-rectangular, have curved fold lines or incorporate spot gluing (F120 to F901). Many of the carton styles illustrated in the Code ECMA have the possibility of openings in the panels being provided either with or without a transparent film window. Perforations and other partially cut opening devices can be incorporated either to form display packs or to facilitate access to the contents by the user. The Code ECMA does not include the various patented cartons which have been designed to be used with purpose built packaging machines. These cartons may be similar to the styles illustrated in the Code ECMA, but incorporate special locking or barrier features. In particular there are several styles made from plastics coated carton board that are erected and sealed by the application of heat to make them able to contain liquids. Figure 1 Straight tuck-in ends Figure 2 Reverse tuck-in ends Figure 3 Two full plain ends Figure 4 Handle lock and eyes top, quick fix base Figure 5 Tuck-in flap top, crash lock bottom Figure 6 “Powderproof” top and base Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 © BSI 02-19993 3.2.2 Characteristics and uses. The styles of carton and the exact type of board used will depend on the contents, their mass, size, nature and shape, the degree of protection required and the way the cartons are collated and protected in distribution. Only general guidance can be given, as various factors have to be taken into consideration, e.g. whether the carton is to be filled by hand or machine, whether it is plain or printed, the ultimate use of the contents and whether it is for a home or export market. Table 1 gives an indication of the possible uses of the various styles in the Code ECMA. The economic use of carton board area should be a consideration and the advantage of some styles interlocking when set out on the board sheet is important. The blanks of reverse tuck style (A112) are a particular example. In glued flap styles (A220) changes in the relative lengths of closure flaps may permit a more economic use of board area for a given volume of contents. Figure 7 Tray with web corners Figure 8 Tray erected without glue Figure 9 Tray erected with adhesive glued flanged base Figure 10 Carton with band and double wall front Figure 11 Tray with locking slits and hooks and lid Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Fri Nov 24 07:57:04 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS 1133-7.3:1986 4 © BSI 02-1999 The advice of the carton maker on these and other considerations on style should be sought. The use of numerically controlled laser cutting equipment to produce cutting and creasing dies for carton makers has led to the computer storage of many carton designs. Other designs may be readily assembled from standard flap and panel shapes stored in computer memory. 3.3 Order specification and measurement 3.3.1 Style and dimensions. When requesting or giving a quotation for a carton, or where the carton needs to be identified verbally or in writing without recourse to a diagram, the following procedure is appropriate. Where the required carton style is depicted in the Code ECMA, the style should be identified by the letter/number reference in that Code and the three major dimensions given, in the specified order, in millimetres. Dimensions are usually quoted to the nearest 0.5 mm. Where the desired precision of fit of component panels in the carton cannot be obtained by quoting to the nearest 0.5 mm it is possible to q