pin-needle hardboard boxes for packaging apples

IS 10402 - Scope Key Specifications and Tables

1. Scope Overview

• Covers pine-needle hardboard boxes for packaging.
• Specifies internal dimensions and maximum permissible mass of empty boxes.
• Details materials (timber species, nails, steel strips).
• Defines workmanship and marking requirements.

2. Key Table: Internal Dimensions & Max Mass (Clause 4.1)

3. Components of Boxes (Clause 5.2)

• Panels (top, bottom, sides, ends) with specific dimensions per box size.
• Battens with fixed cross-section and quantity.
• Nails for fixing battens and assembling boxes (sizes and quantities specified).

4. Workmanship (Clause 6.2)

• Nails must be well clinched to avoid damage inside the box.

5. Marking (Clause 9.1.1)

• Boxes may carry the ISI Certification Mark ensuring compliance with IS standards.

6. Rounding Off Results (Clause None: 0.3)

• Test results must be rounded as per IS:2-1960, matching significant figures of specified values.

Summary Diagram: Box Structure Components

graph TD
    A[Top Panel] --> B[Side Panels]
    B --> C[End Panels]
    C --> D[Battens]
    D --> E[Nails (Fixing & Assembly)]

Use this data for design, manufacturing, and compliance of pine-needle hardboard boxes per IS 10402.

IS 10402 Key References: Dimensions, Mass & Components of Boxes

1. Internal Dimensions & Max Permissible Mass (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

2. Components of Pine-Needle Hardboard Boxes (Clause 5.2, Table 2)

• Panels: Top & bottom, sides, ends with varying sizes per box dimension.
• Battens: 8 nos. (502×20×10 mm) + variable battens for sides.
• Nails: For fixing battens to panels and box assembly (sizes 19×1.4 mm and 32×1.4 mm).

3. Workmanship (Clause 6.2)

• Nails must be well clinched to avoid damage to box contents.

4. Marking (Clause 9.1.1)

• Boxes may carry the ISI Certification Mark ensuring compliance with IS 10402.

5. Rounding Off (Clause None)

• Test/analysis results rounded as per IS:2-1960, matching significant figures of specified values.

Summary Diagram of Box Components

graph TD
  A[Box Assembly] --> B[Top & Bottom Panels]
  A --> C[Sides Panels]
  A --> D[Ends Panels]
  A --> E[Battens]
  A --> F[Nails (Fixing & Assembly)]

Note: All dimensions in millimeters; mass in kilograms. Nails and battens sizes are critical for structural integrity and compliance.

IS 10402: Materials - Key Specifications & Tables

1. Box Dimensions & Mass (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

2. Components of Pine-Needle Hardboard Boxes (Clause 5.2, Table 2)

• Panels: Sizes vary by box dimension, e.g., 2 panels of 502×332 mm for top & bottom.
• Battens: Typically 8 nos. of 502×20×10 mm, with variations for sides and ends depending on box size.
• Nails: For fixing battens and assembly; sizes include 19×1.4 mm and 32×1.4 mm.

3. Workmanship (Clause 6.2)

• Nails must be well clinched without damaging box contents.

4. Units & Symbols

• Length: metre (m)
• Mass: kilogram (kg)
• Force: newton (N) = 1 kg·m/s²
• Pressure: pascal (Pa) = 1 N/m²

5. Rounding Off (Clause None)

• Final test or analysis values should be rounded per IS:2-1960 with the same significant figures as specified.

Summary Diagram of Box Components:

graph TD
A[Box] --> B[Panels]
A --> C[Battens]
A --> D[Nails]
B --> B1[Top & Bottom Panels]
B --> B2[Side Panels]
B --> B3[End Panels]
C --> C1[Long Battens]
C --> C2[Short Battens]
D --> D1[Fixing Battens]
D --> D2[Box Assembly]

This covers the essential material specs, dimensions, and components for pine-needle hardboard boxes per IS 104

IS 10402: Key Specifications for Dimensions, Mass, and Style of Boxes

1. Dimensions & Mass (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

• Tolerance: ±3 mm in length, width, and height (Clause 4.1.1).
• No positive tolerance allowed on box mass.

2. Style (Clause 4.2)

• Only one style of apple box is permitted (see Fig. 1 in IS 10402).
• Alternative styles require written purchaser approval.

3. Materials for Binding (Clause 3.4.1)

• Mild steel wire, metal strips (per IS:280-1978, IS:1029-1970, IS:1731-1971).
• Polypropylene or LDPE straps with edge reinforcement.

flowchart LR
    A[Box Dimensions] --> B{Length, Width, Height}
    B --> C[455 x 305 x 305 mm]
    B --> D[455 x 305 x 280 mm]
    B --> E[455 x 305 x 255 mm]
    A --> F[Max Mass]
    F --> G[4.00 kg]
    F --> H[3.80 kg]
    F --> I[3.60 kg]
    A --> J[Tolerances ±3 mm]
    A --> K[Style: Single approved style]
    A --> L[Binding: Steel wire/strips or Poly straps]

This summarizes the essential dimensional and mass requirements along with style and binding specifications for boxes per IS 10402.

IS 10402 - Construction of Pine-Needle Hardboard Boxes

Key Specifications & Tables

1. Box Dimensions and Mass (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

2. Box Components (Clause 5.2, Table 2)

• Panels: 6 hardboard panels (top, bottom, sides, ends) with specified dimensions.
• Battens: 24 battens total; cross-sections:
  • Top, bottom, side battens: 20 × 10 mm
  • End battens: 25 × 20 mm
• Nails: For fixing battens to panels and assembling the box; sizes mostly 19×1.4 mm and 32×1.4 mm.

3. Workmanship (Clause 6.2)

• Nails must be well clinched without damaging box contents.
• Nails equally spaced for uniform strength.

4. Assembly (Clause 5.2)

• Side panels nailed to end panels.
• Top and bottom panels nailed to side and end panels.
• Use battens to reinforce edges.

Construction Summary

graph TD
  A[Side Panels] --> B[End Panels]
  B --> C[Top & Bottom Panels]
  C --> D[Battens (20x10 & 25x20 mm)]
  D --> E[Nails (Clinched, spaced)]
  E --> F[Completed Box]

Additional Notes

• No minus tolerance on batten cross-sections.
• Boxes may carry ISI Certification Mark per Clause 9.1.1.
• Use specified timber species and steel nails per referenced IS standards.

This ensures durable, standard-compliant packaging for pine-needle hardboard boxes as per IS 10402.

IS 10402 — Workmanship and Finish for Pine-Needle Hardboard Boxes

Key Specifications (Clause 6.2 & Table 2)

• Nails for battens to panels must be well clinched to avoid damage to box contents.
• No minus tolerance allowed in battens' cross-section.
• Nails used:
  • For fixing battens: 19 mm × 1.4 mm and 32 mm × 1.4 mm wire nails.
  • For box assembly: same sizes as above, quantities vary by box size.

Table: Components for Apple Boxes (Dimensions in mm)

Table: Internal Dimensions & Maximum Mass (Clause 4.1)

Workmanship Notes:

• Nails must be

IS 10402: Marking and Specifications Summary

Marking (Clause 9.1.1)

• Pine-needle hardboard boxes may bear the ISI Certification Mark, ensuring compliance with ISI inspection, testing, and quality control.
• Use of ISI mark follows the Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act.
• ISI marked products are subject to continuous conformity checks.

Key Tables & Specifications

Table 1: Internal Dimensions & Max. Mass of Boxes (Clause 4.1)

Table 2: Components of Pine-Needle Hardboard Boxes (Clause 5.2)

• Panels: Sizes vary by box dimension (e.g., 502×332 mm for top/bottom)
• Battens: Usually 8 pieces, dimensions like 502×20×10 mm; no minus tolerance on cross-section
• Nails: Two sizes for fixing battens (19×1.4 mm) and assembly (32×1.4 mm), quantities vary with box size

Important Notes

• Nails must be well clinched to avoid damage (Clause 6.2)
• Dimensions & mass rounded per IS:2-1960 for compliance decisions
• SI units and definitions are standardized (e.g., 1 N = 1 kg·m/s²)

flowchart LR
    A[Box Dimensions] --> B[Panels]
    A --> C[Battens]
    A --> D[Nails]
    B --> E[Top & Bottom Panels]
    B --> F[Side Panels]
    B --> G[End Panels]
    C --> H[8 Battens, size varies]
    D --> I[Nails for battens]
    D --> J[Nails for assembly]

Summary: Marking ensures ISI quality assurance. Box dimensions, components, and nail specifications

IS 10402: Key Points on Tests for Boxes

1. Performance Tests (Clause 8.2)

• Boxes must undergo performance tests to verify compliance with the standard.
• Tests include impact resistance on plywood surfaces (Clause 8.1.3 references Part XVIII).
• Sampling and testing follow prescribed methods for paper and allied products.

2. Rounding Off Test Results (Clause 0.3)

• Final test values must be rounded as per IS:2-1960.
• Retain the same number of significant figures as specified in the standard.

3. Dimensions & Mass (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

Summary:

• Test methods focus on impact resistance and material sampling.
• Mass and dimensions are strictly controlled to ensure structural integrity.
• Use IS:2-1960 rounding rules for all test data.

flowchart TD
    A[Start: Box Sample] --> B[Perform Impact Resistance Test]
    B --> C{Test Result}
    C -->|Pass| D[Box Complies]
    C -->|Fail| E[Box Fails]
    D --> F[Record & Round off as per IS:2-1960]
    E --> F

This ensures boxes meet durability and dimensional standards per IS 10402.

IS 10402: Tests on Pine-Needle Hardboard

1. Impact Resistance Test (Clause 8.1.1)

• Specimen Size: 220 × 220 mm
• Test Setup: Clamped on all edges in wooden frame (per IS:1734 Part XVIII-1972)
• Impact: 1 kg rod with 2.5 cm diameter hemispherical end dropped 5 times from 50 cm height
• Acceptance: No rupture through thickness after 5 impacts
• Samples: At least 1 specimen from 5 different boards per lot

2. Moisture Absorption Test (Clause 8.1.2)

• Specimen Size: 150 × 150 mm
• Conditioning: Condition to 12% moisture content
• Test Environment: 80 ± 5% RH, 35 ± 2°C for 120 hours (5 days)
• Measurement: Weight before and after test
• Acceptance: Moisture absorption ≤ 3%
• Samples: At least 1 specimen from 5 different boards per lot

Moisture Absorption Calculation:

[ \text{Moisture Absorption (%)} = \frac{W_{final} - W_{initial}}{W_{initial}} \times 100 ]

Where:

• (W_{initial}) = weight before test
• (W_{final}) = weight after test

Summary Table

Marking (Clause 9.1.1)

• Pine-needle hardboard boxes may bear the ISI Certification Mark as per ISI rules.

flowchart TD
    A[Specimen Preparation] --> B{Test Type}
    B --> C[Impact Resistance]
    B --> D[Moisture Absorption]
    C --> E[Clamp specimen

IS 10402: Tests on Assembled Boxes (Clause 8.2)

Key Tests and Specifications:

1. Top-Bottom Compression Test (Clause 8.2.1)

   • Test on empty assembled box.
   • Minimum compression load before failure: 1500 kg.
   • Sample size: At least 5 boxes from a lot of 100.
   • Reference: IS 7028 (Part II)-1973.

2. Flat Drop Test (Clause 8.2.2)

   • Box fully packed with apples or equivalent dummy load.
   • Drop height: 1 meter on concrete platform.
   • Test cycles: 2 complete cycles, each cycle = 6 drops (top, bottom, 2 sides, 2 ends).
   • No failure allowed before completion.
   • Sample size: At least 5 boxes from a lot of 100.
   • Reference: IS 7028 (Part IV)-1973.

Dimensions & Mass (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

Summary Diagram of Flat Drop Test Cycles:

graph TD
    A[Start: Fully Packed Box] --> B[Drop on Top Face]
    B --> C[Drop on Bottom Face]
    C --> D[Drop on Side 1]
    D --> E[Drop on Side 2]
    E --> F[Drop on End 1]
    F --> G[Drop on End 2]
    G --> H{Complete 1 Cycle?}
    H -- No --> B
    H -- Yes --> I{Complete 2 Cycles?}
    I -- No --> B
    I -- Yes --> J[Pass Test if No Failure]

Note: These tests ensure the box's structural integrity for safe handling and transport of fruits like apples.

IS 10402 - Inspection: Key Specifications & Tables

1. Dimensions & Mass of Boxes (Clause 4.1, Table 1)

2. Components of Pine-Needle Hardboard Boxes (Clause 5.2, Table 2)

• Panels: Top, bottom, sides, ends with specific dimensions per box size.
• Battens: 8 or 4 pieces depending on box size, with no minus tolerance in cross-section.
• Nails: Different counts and sizes for fixing battens and assembly.

3. Workmanship (Clause 6.2)

• Nails must be well clinched to avoid damage to contents.

4. Marking (Clause 9.1.1)

• Boxes may carry ISI Certification Mark ensuring compliance with ISI inspection and quality control.

Inspection Guidelines:

• Verify box dimensions as per Table 1.
• Check mass of empty boxes does not exceed specified max.
• Confirm nail clinching quality.
• Ensure ISI mark presence for certified products.

Rounding Off (Clause 0.3)

• Final test values should be rounded per IS:2-1960, matching significant figures of specified values.

flowchart TD
    A[Inspection Start] --> B{Check Dimensions}
    B -->|Match Table 1| C{Check Mass}
    C -->|Within Limits| D{Check Nails}
    D -->|Well Clinched| E{Check ISI Mark}
    E -->|Present| F[Pass Inspection]
    B -->|Mismatch| G[Fail]
    C -->|Exceeds| G
    D -->|Poor Clinching| G
    E -->|Absent| G

This flow ensures boxes meet IS 10402 inspection criteria