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      • Preamble
      • 1  Definition: „Fit-for-purpose packaging“
        • 1.1  Assumed loads
        • 1.2  Static mechanical loads
        • 1.3  Dynamic mechanical loads
          • 1.3.1  Load values as specified in the Guidelines for Packing of Cargo Transport Units
          • 1.3.2  Assumed loads during air transport
          • 1.3.3  Calculation of the acceleration forces
        • 1.4  Load types
          • 1.4.1  Horizontal and vertical shock loads
          • 1.4.2  Tipping loads / risk of tipping
          • 1.4.3  Marking the center of gravity
          • 1.4.4  Loads caused by oscillations/vibrations
          • 1.4.5  Loads during handling
          • 1.4.6  Loads on general cargo during handling with cranes
          • 1.4.7  Loads on general cargo during handling with forklift trucks, loads on the box floor
      • 2  Protection from the climate and the weather
      • 3  Period the packaged goods spend in the transport packaging
      • 4  Securing the packaged goods, inner packaging 
        • 4.1  General preparatory measures on the item to be packaged
        • 4.2  Corrosion protection during shipping
        • 4.3  Corrosion protection measures on the packaged goods, cleaning of surfaces
        • 4.4  Corrosion protection methods during shipping
        • 4.5  Indicators
      • 5  Material qualities
        • 5.1  Cut lumber (spruce, pine)
        • 5.2  Derived lumber products
        • 5.3  Films
        • 5.4  Cushioning / shock-absorbing elements
        • 5.5  Nails
        • 5.6  Bolts
      • 6  Constructing boxes and crates
        • 6.1  General
        • 6.2  Basic design features of a box/crate
        • 6.3  Description of the elements
          • 6.3.1  Floor element
          • 6.3.2  Side wall / end wall elements
          • 6.3.3  Lid element
        • 6.4  Weight and volume classes of boxes and crates
        • 6.5  Securing and bracing the cargo in the box/crate
        • 6.6  Load securing aids on the box/crate, aids to stowage 
          • 6.6.1  Aids for loading and unloading packages in containers
        • 6.7   High-volume boxes/crates
        • 6.8  Special considerations with crates
        • 6.9  Notes on the construction of floors and lids for boxes/crates 
      • 7  Accompanying packaging
      • 8  Bundles
      • 9  Partial cladding
      • 10  Sleds
      • 11  Markings
      • 12  Load securing
      • 13  Cable drums
 
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5  Material qualities

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The following sections describe the various types of wood and wood-based materials and their processing properties in the context of the manufacture of packages:


5.1  Cut lumber (spruce, pine)
5.2  Derived lumber products
5.3  Films
5.4  Cushioning / shock-absorbing elements
5.5  Nails
5.6  Bolts
   






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