IS 10687:1983 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for guidelines for nailing of large framed wooden containers. This standard provides guidelines for the proper nailing of large framed wooden containers used for packaging and transportation. It covers aspects like nail selection, spacing, end/edge distances, and nailing patterns to ensure the structural integrity of the container during handling and transit. The focus is on creating durable and robust joints for framed timber crates.
Guidelines for nailing of large framed wooden containers
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Spacing (Sheathing to Intermediate Frame) | Not more than 150 mm | Approximately 4 in. (102 mm) on intermediate cleats | ASTM D6251 / D6251M - 17 |
| Nail Spacing (Sheathing to End Frame) | Not more than 100 mm | Approximately 2 in. (51 mm) at panel ends | ASTM D6251 / D6251M - 17 |
| Minimum Nail Edge Distance | Not less than 12 mm from the edge | Not less than 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) from the edge of a cleat | ASTM D6039 / D6039M - 18 |
| Nail Clinching | Permitted and shall be done at right angles to the wood grain when specified. | Clinching of nails is not permitted for Style A or B boxes. | ASTM D6251 / D6251M - 17 |
| Nail Type Specification | Round wire nails as per IS 723, plain or cement coated. | Cement-coated or chemically etched nails of sinker, cooler, or box type. | ASTM D6251 / D6251M - 17 |
| Pre-drilling Recommendation | Recommended for hardwoods to avoid splitting. | Recommended when nail diameter is 0.218 in (5.5 mm) or larger and driven into hardwood. | ASTM D6039 / D6039M - 18 |
| Number of Nails (Frame to Frame) | A minimum of two nails at each joint of framing members. | At least two nails shall be driven through each framing member into the member to which it is joined. | ASTM D6039 / D6039M - 18 |