The TAPPI test standard T 813 om-04 (Tensile Test for the Manufacturer's
Joint of Fiberboard Shipping Containers, Test Method) was used
to compare the performance of various fastening methods for manufacturer's
joints. This test gives an indication of the ability of the joint to
withstand rough handling without failure, to the extent that failure is related
to the tensile strength ofthe joint itself [6]. The initial jaw span for
the tensile tester was set at 180 ±5 mm and the rate of separation used
was 25 ± 5 mm/min. A Testometric tensile tester Model M350-5kN
(Testometric Materials Testing Machines Company, Lancashire, United
Kingdom) was used for all tests. C-flute corrugated fiberboard was used
with a basis weight of 20115/20 kg/92.9 sq. m. (44/34/44lb/1000 sq.
ft.), a bursting strength of 125 N/cm2, and an edge crush test (ECT) of79
N/cm.