Box types [German version]


DIN 55 499, Pt. 1 defines the various basic types of solid wooden boxes. The maximum gross weight of these boxes is 500 kg. The standard defines a total of six different types:


Drawing, box A1

Figure 1: A1 – Box without battens
 Drawing, box A2

Figure 2: A2 – Box with end battens
 Drawing, box A3

Figure 3: A3 – Box with end, bottom and lid battens
Drawing, box A4

Figure 4: A4 – Box with end and belt battens
 Drawing, box A5

Figure 5: A5 – Box with all-round end battens
 Drawing, box A6

Figure 6: A6 – Box with diagonal, end and belt battens