OVERVIEW OF STANDARD
INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING WEIGHTS
INTRODUCTION To assist members in completing their final declarations, VAL‐I‐PAC has collaborated with packaging manufacturers to draw up a document that provides information on the weights of the most commonly used items of industrial packaging. This overview is designed to be used by parties responsible for packaging who are unable to obtain information about the industrial packaging for which they are responsible, for example because a foreign supplier fails to provide the necessary data, because it resells the products without seeing the packaging or because it is too difficult to weigh the packaging in question. Please note, however, that it is in all cases preferable to use data taken from actual measurements rather than the information supplied here. The weight of a given type of packaging can vary significantly due to the way in which it is made, the manufacturer, etc. Where a wide range of weights has been recorded for one type of packaging, the data given is a weighted average taking into account the market shares of the various packaging items or detailed value information based on one or more examples. This document has been drawn up in conjunction with packaging manufacturers and users. It will be updated regularly to take into account new types of packaging, changes in the weight of packaging items, etc. We hope that parties responsible for packaging will find this initiative useful in completing their declarations and providing the information required by VAL‐I‐PAC. This English version is only a translation of the French and Dutch document and is provided for reference only. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the original French/Dutch version and this English version, the French and Dutch version shall (for all intents and purposes) prevail and be treated as the correct version. VAL‐I‐PAC vzw – Koningin Astridlaan 59 bus 11 – 1780 Wemmel Tel. 02/456.83.33 – Fax 02/456.83.20 – info@valipac.be – www.valipac.be 1 Basic information on the most common packaging items The table below gives a general indication of the weights of the most commonly used items of packaging. These figures, which can be used for provisional declarations, give a general indication of the weights of various packaging items. However, in final declarations you should use the exact weights as detailed in the relevant sections of this document. Packaging type Weight (general indication) Page Metal drum 220 litres 17 kg p. 3 Plastic drum 220 litres 9 kg p. 3 Drums IBC’s IBC 1000 l + metal chassis + plastic + wooden pallet 18 kg plastic, 30 kg metal, 20 kg wood p. 5 Plastic films Shrink wrap around pallet 250 g p. 6 Pallet covers Pallet cover 1 kg p.7 Bags Plastic bag, 25 kg, chemical industry 102 g p.7 Plastic bag, 50 kg, construction industry 68 g p.7 Plastic bag, 50 litres, gardening industry 56 g p.7 Pallets Wooden pallet ‐ pool 25 kg per m² surface area p.9 Wooden pallet ‐ single‐use 15 kg per m² surface area p.9 Plastic pallet 26 kg per m² surface area p.10 Cardboard boxes Corrugated cardboard, small (31x 31x 21cm) 250 g p.12 Corrugated cardboard, large 2 kg p.13 Big bags Big bags 1,5 kg p. 14 Miscellaneous packaging items p. 15 Table of densities p. 16 2 1. DRUMS 1.1. Metal drums a. Observations The metal drums packaging group contains: ‐ screw‐top drums (closed drums); ‐ drums with lids (lidded drums). The weight of one type of drum may vary considerably depending on the manufacturer, model, thickness of the metal used, etc. The weights specified for lidded drums include the weight of the (plastic) lid. The table below indicates the mean values found on the Belgian market. b. Weights Metal drums
Capacity (litres) 210 ‐ 250 100 ‐ 150 75 60 20 – 30 Weight (kg)
Closed drums
17,2 ‐ 20,8
12,5 – 15,0
4,7 4,3 1,8 – 2,1
Lidded drums
18,3
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1.2. Plastic drums a. Observations The plastic drums packaging group contains: ‐ screw‐top drums (drums for liquids); ‐ drums with lids (lidded drums). The weight of different drums of the same capacity can vary considerably depending on manufacturer, model, type, etc. The table below shows the most common types as illustrated in the photograph. The weights indicated for drums for liquids include the weight of the (plastic) screw‐tops. The weights given for lidded drums include the weight of the lids. The weights of the metal hoops and the inner liner are given separately. Capacity (litres) Round barrels 30 100 ‐ 150 75 60 20 – 30 Square barrels 50 60 120 Plastic drums (lidded drums)
Weight (kg)
Drum inner & liner
1,5 12,5 – 15,0
4,7 4,3 1,8 – 2,1
Barrel
2,5 2,6 5,6 Hoop
0,28
0,29
0,46
0,46
0,66
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Lidded drums 3 Capacity (l) Weight (kg) 6,2 0,4 10 0,5 Plastic drums (drums for liquids)
12,5
20
25
30
0,6 1,0
1,3
1,4
60 2,7 120 5,5 220
8,6
Drums for liquids Drums for liquids 1.3. Cardboard drums a. Observations /
b. Weights Capacity (l) Weight (kg) < 50 2,2 Cardboard drums 50‐100
100‐150
3,6 6,00
4 150‐200 8,7
2. IBC’S a. Observations The weight of IBC’s of the same capacity can vary considerably depending on the manufacturer. Various types of IBC’s can be used on wooden, metal or plastic pallets. Where applicable, the table below indicates the corresponding weights with a wooden, metal or plastic pallet. b. Weight IBC’s Capacity (l) Plastic (kg) Type A 520 115 980 145 Type B – No base 500 37 800 45 1000 45 Type B – With base 800 45 1000 45 Type C – Wooden pallet 640 12,1 820 16,6 1000 18,2 1250 21,0 Type C – Metal pallet 640 12,1 820 16,6 1000 18,2 1250 21,0 Type C – Plastic pallet 600 21,4 800 25,9 1000 27,8 1250 30,3 Weight
Metal (kg)
Wood (kg)
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101 94 118 /
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118 130 /
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26,1
29,9
31,8
38,0
15,2
19,4
20,4
15,9
31,8
42,6
46,3
47,3
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26,1
29,9
31,8
38,0
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5 3. PLASTIC FILM a. Observations In this section, both shrink wrap and cling film are described. The weight of the cling film around a pallet is determined by several parameters. The graph below gives the weight of film used dependent on two main parameters: the wrapping height and the number of wraps made. In the case of shrink‐wrap, the table gives the weight of 1000 m of transparent wrap dependent on the roll height and the thickness of the film. b. Weight Weight per pallet Weight per pallet Heavily wrapped Weight (grams) Moderately wrapped Lightly wrapped Weight per 1000‐m roll Plastic film Height (cm) 10 20 45 50 75 100 120 17 1,6 3,1 7,0 7,8 11,7 5,6 8,8 20 1,8 3,7 8,3 9,2 13,8 18,4 22,1 Weight Thickness of plastic film (mm) 23 25 2,1 2,3 4,2 4,6 9,5 10,4 10,6 11,5 15,9 17,3 21,2 23,0 25,4 27,6 6 30 28 5,5 12,4 13,8 20,7 27,6 33,1 35 3,2 6,4 14,5 16,1 24,2 32,2 38,6 4. PALLET COVERS a. Observations The weight of a synthetic cover can vary in accordance with the following parameters: ‐ height of the cover (defined by the stacked height of the pallet), ‐ width of the cover and the width of the fold (defined by the pallet dimensions), ‐ thickness of the cover. Owing to the highly variable characteristics of the covers used, they have been catalogued according to the following parameters: ‐ stacked height of the pallet, ‐ pallet dimensions. The figures in the table below are for covers with a thickness of 125 mm and a density of 920 kg/m³. b. Weight Pallet covers Pallet dimensions (cm) 100 0,85 1,09 1,12 1,18 1,23 1,26 80 x 100 100 x 120 110 x 110 114 x 114 110 x 130 120 x 120 125
0,98
1,24
1,27
1,33
1,39
1,42
Weight (kg)
Stacked height (cm)
150
1,10
1,39
1,42
1,49
1,55
1,58
175 1,23 1,54 1,57 1,64 1,71 1,74 200
1,36
1,69
1,72
1,79
1,87
1,90
5. BAGS 5.1. Plastic bags The weight of a plastic bag can vary in accordance with the following parameters: ‐ height of the bag, ‐ width of the bag, ‐ width of the fold, ‐ type of plastic used (PEBP or PEHD), ‐ thickness of the plastic. The table has been drawn up taking into account the following factors: ‐ the width of the fold, on both sides, represents 20% of the width of the bag, ‐ the bags are made of PEBP with a density of 920 kg/m³. 7 Plastic bags – weight in function of the dimensions and film thickness Weight (gr)
Film thickness
Bag height (cm) 75 m 50 60 70 80 90 100 39 46 54 62 70 77 50 60 70 80 90 100 48 58 68 77 87 97 60 70 80 90 100 70 81 93 104 116 100 m
Width : 40 cm
52
62
72
82
93
103
Width : 50 cm
64
77
90
103
116
129
Width : 60 cm
93
108
124
139
155
150 m
200 m
77
93
108
124
139
155
103
124
144
165
185
206
97
116
135
155
174
193
129
155
180
206
232
258
139
162
185
209
232
185
216
247
278
309
Paper bags Type 5.2. Paper bags a. Observations Given the great variety of bags on the market, weights are indicated for the most common types of bags only. Paper bags are often made of several layers including a PE film. Since the weight of the plastic film is less than 15%, these bags can be recorded under recyclable paper/cardboard in the VAL‐I‐PAC declaration. b. Weight 8 Weight (gr) Animal food
25 kg
148 50 kg
228 Cement
50 kg
150 Plaster
25 kg
109 25 kg
154 Chemical products 50 kg
228 Sand
50 kg
166 Minerals
25 kg
175 Dimensions (cm)
(width (B) x height (A) x depth (C)) 50 x 70 x 13
60 x 93 x 13
51 x 62 x 12
40 x 48 x 11
50 x 54 x 14
60 x 61 x 17
52 x 66 x 13
40 x 70 x 14
6. PALLETS 6.1. Wooden pallets a. Observations The weight data supplied establish a distinction between pallets which are reused within the framework of an external pool (e.g. CHEP pallets, Euro pallets) and pallets which do not form part of such a system. Pallets, which cannot be reused as part of an external pool, vary greatly in type, dimensions, strength, shape. The weights of these pallets are given according to two easily recognizable and measurable criteria, which are significant in terms of weight: ‐ dimension (length, width), ‐ construction (heavy duty, medium strength, lightweight). The strength of a pallet is determined by three factors: ‐ wood thickness (16, 18 or 22 mm), ‐ number of longitudinal sections on the upper face (70, 80 or 90% cover), ‐ eye dimensions. The pallet weights have been calculated on the basis that they are constructed of light wood such as pine or poplar with a dry weight of approx. 550 kg/m³. b. Weight ‐ Reusable "pool" pallets PRS (CP) pallets Type PRS 6 (CP 6) PRS 7 (CP 7) PRS 8 (CP 8) PRS 9 (CP 9) Weight (kg)
23 27 27 25 Type Euro Epal Weight (kg)
25 Dimensions (cm)
120 x 100
130 x 110
114 x 114
114 x 114
Euro pallets Dimensions (cm)
80 x 120
CHEP pallets Dimensions (cm) 100 x 120 80 x 120 60 x 80 Weight (kg)
28
25
11
9 b. Weight ‐ Reusable "pool" pallets CP pallets Type CP 1 CP 2 CP 3 CP 4 CP 5 CP 6 CP 7 CP 8 CP 9 Weight (kg) 22 17 22 23 16 23 27 27 25 Other pallets, single‐use Dimensions (cm)
100 x 120 80 x 120 114 x 114 110 x 130 76 x 114 120 x 100 130 x 110 114 x 114 114 x 114 Dimensions (cm) light
10
11
12
13 13
80 x 120
100 x 120
110 x 110
110 x 130 120 x 120
Weight (kg) Strength of the construction
medium heavy
14 21
16 24
16 24
17 26 18 26
6.2. Plastic pallets a. Observations There are various types of plastic pallets. The table below details only the most common. b. Weight The table below can be used to determine the weight of a pallet based on type and dimensions. The various types are illustrated in the figure below. Plastic pallets Dimensions (cm) Type A 120 x 80 120 x 100 Type B 120 x 130 120 x 100 140 x 118 Type C 120 x 120 120 x 120 Type D 120 x 100 120 x 100 Type E 60 x 80 40 x 60 CHEP poolpallet
80 x 120 40 x 60 Weight (kg)
Comments 17
21
upper face closed upper face closed 25 23
20
upper face perforated, 4‐way entry upper face perforated, 4‐way entry upper face perforated, 2‐way entry 37
38
drum transport, with flat upper face drum transport, with rings 32
38
universal pallet, heavy duty universal pallet, heavy duty ,upper face closed
6,6
3,2
display pallet (lightweight) display pallet (lightweight) 19
2
10 6.3. Aluminium pallets a. Observations The table below can be used to determine the weight of a pallet on the basis of its dimensions. b. Weight Aluminium pallets Dimensions (cm) 60 x 40 80 x 60 80 x 60 80 x 120 Weight (kg)
2,0
6,0
4,0
10,5
11 Comments
reinforced between eyes
7. CARDBOARD BOXES 7.1. Corrugated cardboard boxes a. Observations Corrugated cardboard boxes come in innumerable sizes, shapes and weights. Covering the most commonly encountered type, the data provided here relates to an American‐type box (see illustration). This is the most common type. The variables are the box dimensions and the thickness of the cardboard used. As a result, the following basic criteria have been chosen: ‐ single corrugation 450 gr/m² ‐ double corrugation 840 gr/m² ‐ triple corrugation 1370 gr/m² b. Weight The graph below can be used to determine the weight of a box on the basis of the following values: ‐ width (cm); ‐ length (cm); ‐ height (cm); ‐ cardboard thickness (single, double or triple corrugation). The x axis charts the sum of length + width. The weight can be read off along the y axis. Single corrugated cardboard
Box height Weight (grams) Length + width (cm)
12 Double corrugated cardboard
Box height
Weight (grams) Weight (grams) Length + width (cm)
Triple corrugated cardboard
Box height
Length+ width (cm)
Length + width (cm)
7.2. Smooth cardboard boxes a. Observations Smooth cardboard boxes come in innumerable sizes, shapes, weights… It is appropriate to weigh this type of boxes to determine the weight to be declared. 13 8. BIG BAGS a. Observations Big bags come in innumerable sizes, shapes, weights ... The data provided here relate to top‐opening big bags (type A, see illustration) and to big bags with upper and lower filling sleeves (type B, see illustration). The variables to be taken into account are the base dimensions and height of the big bags. Big bags are made of woven polypropylene weighing 180 or 200 gr/m². There are essentially three types of big bags: no internal pocket, with 80 mm internal pocket, coated with a 30 gr/m² polypropylene coating. Big bags must be entered in the VAL‐I‐PAC declaration under (recyclable) plastics. b. Weight Big Bags Height (cm) Type A 60 100 140 180 220 Type B 60 100 140 180 220 Base dimensions (cm) : 91 x 91 Fabric thickness : 180 gr/m² internal no internal coated (30 pocket (80 pocket (kg) gr/m²) (kg) mm) (kg) Base dimensions (cm) : 95 x 95
Fabric thickness : 200 gr/m² no internal pocket (kg) coated (30 gr/m²) (kg) internal pocket (80 mm) (kg) 0,70 1,25 1,40 2,00 2,10 0,80 1,40 1,60 2,20 2,35 1,20
1,80
2,05
2,80
3,00
0,75
1,30
1,70
2,10
2,30
0,85 1,45 1,90 2,35 2,60 1,45
2,10
2,60
3,20
3,50
1,00 1,55 1,85 2,30 2,45 1,10 1,70 2,05 2,55 2,75 1,70
2,35
2,75
3,40
3,65
1,20
1,70
1,95
2,55
2,70
1,30 1,85 2,15 2,80 3,00 1,90
2,50
2,85
3,65
3,90
14 9. CAGES, COVERS AND OCTABINS Pallet covers (excl. pallet) Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) 100 x 120 x 20 12 80 x 120 x 20 10 Material
Wood
Wood
Observations
CHEP pool system
CHEP pool system
Cage (excl. pallet) Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) 100 x 120 x 61 40 Material
Metal
Observations
CHEP pool system
Eurobox Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) 100 x 80 x 90 55 Material
Metal
Observations
CHEP pool system
Octabins (excl. pallet) Dimensions (cm) Weight (kg) 100 x 80 x 90 55 Huls 107 x 107 x 106 1000 107 x 107 x 162 1500 107 x 107 x 182 1750 Base/cover 105 x 105 x 15 / Material
Metal
Observations
CHEP pool system
21 32 37 Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
15 10. APPENDIX: TABLE OF DENSITIES This table indicates the density of certain materials. The party responsible for packaging may use this data to carry out various calculations itself. Material Density
Wood 550 kg/m³
Expanded polystyrene ‐ solid 15 kg/m³
Expanded polystyrene ‐ chips 7 kg/m³
Low density polyethylene 922 kg/m³
High density polyethylene 960 kg/m³
Bubble wrap 73 gr/m²
Material Density
Extruded polyethylene 20 kg/m³
Corrugated cardboard (single) 450 gr/m²
Corrugated cardboard (double) 840 gr/m²
Corrugated cardboard (triple) 1370 gr/m²
Iron 7210 kg/m³
This document has been drawn up with the kind collaboration of the following companies and trade federations: Belepa, Belgian Industrial Plastic Packaging, Association Belge des Fabricants de Carton Ondulé, Blagden Packaging Europe, Bonar Plastics Europe, Bubble & Foam Industries, Chep Benelux, Debant Packaging, Dynoplast, Etn Franz Colruyt, F + B Belgium, Ganda‐Box, Hooghovens Aluminium, Innova Packaging Systems, Kegro, Klerk’s Plastics Recycling, Kunststoffwerke Draak, Pasec, Totalfina, SCA Packaging, Schütz Werke, Segers & Balcaen, Sotralentz, VPK Packaging. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced or disseminated in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, reprographic, photographic or other procedure without the prior written consent of the publisher. The data contained in this brochure has been compiled on the basis of the best available information. VAL‐I‐PAC may not be held responsible for any damage that may arise from the use of the data presented in this document. 16 Version 01/2014