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3.16 End boards and end battens. The length of all end boards shall be the same as the inside
width of the box specified. Resawn end boards extend 3/8 inch + 1/16 inch beyond the ends of the
battens. When plywood only is used as the end the width of the plywood shall equal the depth of the box
minus 1/8 inch. When 3/8 inch plywood is used or specified for ends it shall comply with the
requirements of 3.9.2. When 1/2 inch plywood is specified for the ends, it shall conform to Type A, A-A-
55057, Grade C-D with exterior glue, 32/16 identification index, 3 ply. The length of end battens shall
equal the distance between top and bottom cleats with a minus 1/8 inch tolerance. End battens shall be
positioned across the grain of the end boards located 7/8 plus 1/16 inch from each end of the end boards.
3.17 Moisture content. The moisture content of the lumber after seasoning shall not be greater
than 18% nor less than 9% of its oven dry weight when tested. Moisture content determination for
plywood is not required.
3.18 Handles. Handles shall be made from jute, polyethylene, polypropylene, or webbing as
stated bellow, unless otherwise specified.
3.18.1 Load test for handles. Handles shall be capable of supporting a static load, equal to twice
the load to which it will be subjected in actual use.
3.18.2 Jute rope handles.
3.18.2.1 Rope handles for 13/16 inch thick batten boxes. Rope handles attached to 13/16 inch
thick battens shall be manufactured of 1/2 inch diameter Type I or Type II, class 2 jute rope complying
with T-R-650. Length of rope handle shall be determined in Figure 1A. This length includes
approximately six inches of rope (three inches under each cleat) that is routed under the cleats for
attachment of the rope handle.
3.18.2.2 Rope handles for 1 1/8 inch thick batten boxes. Rope handles attached to 1 1/8 inch
thick battens shall be manufactured of 5/8 inch diameter Type I or Type II, class 2 jute rope complying
with T-R-650. Length of rope handle shall be determined in Figure 1A. This length includes
approximately six inches of rope (three inches under each cleat) that is routed under the cleats for
attachment of the rope handle.
3.18.3 Polypropylene rope handles. Polypropylene rope for all handle applications shall meet the
following requirements:
a. Rope size: 7/16 inch diameter
b. Color: Black
c.Yarn: Single ply (3 yarns/strand, minimum)
d. Rope Weight: 0.033 lbs/ft maximum
e. Rope Lay: 1.7 inches + 5 %
d. Breaking Strength: 2500 lbs minimum average (average 5 breaks)
3.18.4 Polyethylene rope handles. Polyethylene rope for all handle applications shall meet the
following requirements:
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