Description
Premium Quality Standard Pallets
Standard pallets are simply flat, mobile platforms on which to hold merchandise as well as materials for transporting these goods.
This is typically done in the shipping, warehousing, and manufacturing industries.
A pallet can easily be maneuvered by forklift, pallet jack, and other types of material-moving machinery.
Variations of Standard Pallet
Standards regarding size and features do vary regionally and between businesses, but these represent some commonality:
1. North American Standard Pallet
– Dimensions: **48 inches x 40 inches** (1219 mm x 1016 mm)
– Commonly used in the United States and Canada.
– Known as the **Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Pallet**.
– Typically made of wood, plastic, or metal.
2. **European Standard Pallet (EUR or EPAL Pallet)**
– Dimensions: **1200 mm x 800 mm** (47.2 inches x 31.5 inches)
– Commonly used in Europe.
– Sometimes called a **Euro pallet**.
– Must meet very high standards and be marked with the EPAL mark.
3. **Australian Standard Pallet**
– Size: **1165 mm x 1165 mm** (45.9 inches x 45.9 inches)
– Built to meet the RACE (Railways of Australia Container Express) system.
– Frequently employed in Australia and New Zealand.
4. **Asian Pallet**
– Dimensions: **1100 mm x 1100 mm** (43.3 inches x 43.3 inches)
– Widely applied in Asia-Pacific countries.
– Used for ISO containers
5. **International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Pallets**
– ISO has approved six standard sizes to facilitate the international shipping:
– 1200 mm x 1000 mm
– 1200 mm x 800 mm
– 1140 mm x 1140 mm
– 1100 mm x 1100 mm
– 1067 mm x 1067 mm
– 1016 mm x 1219 mm
Materials Used in Pallets
1. **Wood**: Most common, cheapest, but prone to wear and pests.
2. **Plastic**: Durable, lightweight, resistant to moisture and chemicals.
3. **Metal**: Strong and long-lasting but expensive.
4. **Cardboard/Presswood**: Lightweight and recyclable, used for particular lightweight applications.
Key Features
– **Four-Way Entry**: Accessible from all four sides by forklifts.
– **Two-Way Entry**: Accessible from only two sides.
– **Reversible vs. Non-Reversible**: Some pallets have usable surfaces on both sides.
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