摘要 |
An improved monolithic end support, made from paper pulp and adapted for supporting a roll of material wound on a substantially tubular core during shipping and storage. The roll of material has a predetermined weight up to about 70 lbs. (32 kg). The end support of the invention supports the roll of material in a substantially horizontal orientation. The end support includes a substantially planar rim and a central hub. The rim includes an annular rib, disposed about the hub, defining an annular support region therebetween. The annular support region and the hub have predetermined minimum cross-sectional thickness of a value sufficient for the end support to pass the Test in Test Procedure 2A of the International Safe Transit Association at the predetermined weight of the material and core.
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