Bulk box
A bulk box, also known as a bulk bin, skid box, pallet box, bin box, gaylord, or octabin, is a pallet-size box used for storage and shipping of bulk or packaged goods.[1] Bulk boxes can be designed to hold many different types of items such as plastic pellets, watermelons, electronic components, and even liquids; some bulk boxes are stackable.
In the U.S. and Canada, the term gaylord is sometimes used for triplewall corrugated pallet boxes; this is due to the first bulk bins being manufactured by the original Gaylord Container Company of St. Louis,[2] which was acquired by Crown Zellerbach of San Francisco in 1955.[3][4]
Construction
Bulk boxes are often made of corrugated fiberboard, either doublewall or triplewall. Many corrugated bulk boxes have covers.[2] The main body of some is similar to a half slotted container with flaps on the bottom; others have a separate base (similar to the cover) and a sleeve for side walls. Additional corrugated liners and box reinforcement are sometimes used to control bulging.[5][6]
Wooden boxes are also used for bulk packaging; boxes made of aluminum and steel are common in heavy industry. Reusable plastic totes (molded or corrugated plastic) are used for some products and logistics chains.
For some products, inner plastic liners or bin bags are used to protect the contents. Sealed inner bags with integral valves are sometimes used for liquids. Most bulk boxes are recyclable, returnable, or reusable. Some styles of boxes fold (knock down) or come apart for easier return shipments.
Use
Bulk boxes are used for loose parts, mixed small containers, granular materials, powders, liquids, etc. Use in industry is common: shipping and storage of bulk intermediate materials prior to further processing or packaging. They are sometimes used to collect and ship materials for recycling and waste.
When used to ship hazardous waste or dangerous goods, box construction and use are highly regulated.
ASTM standards
- D5168 Standard Practice for Fabrication and Closure of Triple-wall Corrugated Containers
- D6179 Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
- D6251 Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
- D6254 Standard Specification for Wirebound Pallet-Type Wood Boxes
- D6256 Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Shipping Boxes and Skidded, Load-Bearing Bases
- D6573 Standard Specification for General Purpose Wirebound Shipping Boxes
- D6880-05 Standard Specification for wooden boxes
See also
References
- ^ Soroka, W (2008). Illustrated Glossary of Packaging Terms. Institute of Packaging Professionals. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-930268-27-2.
- ^ a b "What is a Gaylord box?". Welch Packaging. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Zellerbach, Gaylord tie". Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. November 22, 1955. p. 8, part 2.
- ^ "Crown Zellerbach-Gaylord merger". Miami News. Dow Jones News Service. November 23, 1955. p. 9B.
- ^ US 4702408, Powlenko, Edward J., "Bulk bin", published 1987-10-27, assigned to The Mead Corp.
- ^ US 6074331, Ruggiere, Sr., Thomas S.; Douda, Marvin A. & Ruggiere, Jr., Thomas S. et al., "Paperboard container reinforcing method", published 2000-06-13, assigned to Con Pac South Inc.
Further reading
- McKinlay, A. H. Transport Packaging (2nd ed.). Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.: Institute of Packaging Professionals, 2004, OCLC 60361752
- Yam, K. L., Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6
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- Active packaging
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packages
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components
- Adhesive
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- Modified atmosphere
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- Packaging gas
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- Polyester
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- Pressure-sensitive tape
- Pump dispenser
- Screw cap
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- Security printing
- Security tape
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- Shrink wrap
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- Staple (fastener)
- Strapping
- Stretch wrap
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- Tear tape
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post-use
- Biodegradation
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