What is BS EN 12710 - Fibreboard drums about?
A fibreboard or cardboard drum is one of the most environmentally efficient and sustainable packaging products and is used for the delivery of mass freight.
BS EN 12710 provides the specification of constructional details and the establishment of a preferred range of diameters and capacities for fibreboard drums, in recognition of the fact that one of the important characteristics of fibreboard drums is that they can be produced in various ranges of diameters and heights with constructions to suit specific products and market needs and can be fitted with a variety of lids, bases and fasteners.
BS EN 12710 covers fibreboard drum dimensions specifications, capacity calculations, tolerances, and capacity requirements.
Who is BS EN 12710 - Fibreboard drums for?
BS EN 12710 on fibreboard drums is useful for:
- Manufacturers of fibreboard drums
- Food packaging industries
- Goods packaging and distribution industries
- Quality control personnel
- Inspection bodies
Why should you use BS EN 12710 - Fibreboard drums?
Correct drum specification needs to be established by the purchaser to secure compatibility between the container and the filling goods. The specification should include reference to the nature of the filling goods, including the packing group if classified as hazardous, the internal coating/lining of the drum, the external coating/lining of the drum, and the type of lid and method of closure.
BS EN 12710 provides you with the construction requirements for cylindrical fibreboard drums with a nominal capacity of 15 l to 250 l and the preferred range of diameters and capacities. BS EN 12710 also provides you with the material identification symbols for the body and base of fibreboard drums.
The specification provided in BS EN 12710 for cylindrical fibreboard drums, helps you to manufacture and supply effective and efficient packaging types of fibreboard drums on the market and ensure the safe handling of packaging drums.
