DIN 55 499, Pt. 1 defines the various basic types of solid wooden boxes. The maximum gross weight of these boxes is 500 kg. The standard defines a total of six different types:

Figure 1: A1 - Box without battens |

Figure 2: A2 - Box with end battens |

Figure 3: A3 - Box with end, bottom and lid battens |

Figure 4: A4 - Box with end and belt battens |

Figure 5: A5 - Box with all-round end battens |

Figure 6: A6 - Box with diagonal, end and belt battens |
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