ASTM D3950-06e1

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Designation: D 3950 – 06
Standard Specification for
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Strapping, Nonmetallic (and Joining Methods)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3950; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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e NOTE—The term “polyolefin” was replaced with “polypropylene” throughout editorially in January 2007.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers nonmetallic strapping and 3.1 For general definitions of packaging and distribution
joining methods intended for use in closing, reinforcing, and environments, see Terminology D 996.
bundling articles for shipment, unitizing, palletizing, and
4. Classification
bracing for car loading and truck loading.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4.1 Types and Grades:
as standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Type I — Strapping, bonded rayon cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification: This
Grade 2—Regular duty.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Type IA — Strapping, bonded, or woven polyester cord.
Grade 1—Light duty.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
Grade 2—Regular duty.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
Grade 3—Heavy duty.
tions prior to use. Grade 4—Extra heavy duty.
Grade 5—Special duty.
Grade 6—Special duty.
2. Referenced Documents
Grade 7—Special duty.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: Type II — Strapping, polypropylene plastic.
Type III — Strapping, nylon plastic.
D 996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
Type IV — Strapping, polyester plastic.
ments
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
5. Ordering Information
D 4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
5.1 The inquiry and order shall indicate the following:
Packaging Components for Testing
5.1.1 Type, grade, and dimensions required (see 4.1 and
2.2 Other Standards:
7.1),
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
5.1.2 Length per coil (see 8.1),
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Inspection by Attributes
5.1.3 Joining method (see 6.2), type and size required (if
ANSI/ASQC Z 1.9 Sampling Procedures and Tables for
needed),
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Inspection by Variables for Percent Nonconforming
5.1.4 If an embossed finish on strapping is desired or
allowed (see Footnote in Table 1),
5.1.5 Make and model of strapping equipment that the
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strapping and joining method must work in, if applicable,
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.25 on Palletizing
5.1.6 Coil dimensions (see 8.1),
and Unitizing of Loads.
5.1.7 Level of packaging and packing if other than commer-
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2006. Published October 2006. Originally
cial (see Section 15), and
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D 3950 – 05.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5.1.8 ASTM designation and date of issue.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
6. Materials and Manufacture
the ASTM website.
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6.1 Materials shall be of the quality necessary to meet the
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Floor, New York, NY 10036. physical requirements within the allowable dimensions.
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D3950–06
TABLE 1 Breaking Strengths of Type II Strapping (PP)
nonwoven material or longitudinal polyester cords woven with
Nominal Width Nominal Thickness Minimum a weft thread and treated with a plastic binder to form a woven
of Strapping of Strapping Breaking Strength
material.
A B
in. (mm) in. (mm) lb (N)
6.1.2 Type II—Strapping shall be an extruded, oriented
0.197 (5.0) 0.0120 (0.30) 80 (360)
polypropylene.
0.197 (5.0) 0.0145 (0.37) 100 (440)
6.1.3 Type III—Strapping shall be an extruded, oriented
0.234 (5.9) 0.0135 (0.34) 130 (580)
0.234 (5.9) 0.0140 (0.36) 155 (690)
nylon.
0.236 (6.0) 0.0130 (0.33) 135 (600)
6.1.4 Type IV—Strapping shall be an extruded, oriented
0.234 (5.9) 0.0160 (0.41) 180 (800)
polyester.
0.236 (6.0) 0.0173 (0.44) 190 (850)
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⁄4 (6.4) 0.0135 (0.34) 134 (600)
6.2 Joining Methods—If seals or buckles are to be used,
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⁄4 (6.4) 0.
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