What is pallet spec?

What is pallet spec?

Pallet FAQs The standard pallet size is 48″ X 40″ with each deck board being 3 ½” wide 5/16″ thick.

What material is used for pallets?

Typically, pallets are made from wood, plastic, metal, or corrugated paper.

What are the different grades of pallets?

The most common GMA pallet grades are:

• Grade A: Also known as grade 1. Essentially, Grade A pallets haven’t had and don’t require any repairs.
• Grade B: Also known as grade 2 pallets. Grade B platforms have had repairs in the form of replaced deck boards, plates, or plugs.
• Grade C: Also known as grade 3.

How thick are the slats on a pallet?

Thickness of Pallet Wood For the GMA pallet the standard thickness of wood of the stringers is 5/16 inch thick.

How do you read pallet dimensions?

In a pallet measurement, the first number is the length and the second number is the width. The most common pallet size in the world, the 48 x 40 GMA pallet. As seen in the photo above, pallet are measured by length and width (in this case 48″ x 40″).

Is pallet wood hard or soft?

In the US, the world’s largest producer of wooden pallets, the two wood types most frequently used for pallet wood are oak and pine. This may come as a surprise to some, as oak is a hardwood and pine a softwood; however, whether a wood is a hardwood or softwood has very little to do with its robustness or durability.

What type of wood is used for pallets?

Pine is commonly used in pallets because softwoods tend to be more consistent in weight than hardwoods, giving the product a high strength to weight ratio. Softwoods are also easier to dry, which helps prevent contamination from fungi, molds, or other pests.

What does B mean on a pallet?

Grade B —Typically this is a used pallet, which has had stringer (runner) damage and has been repaired by attaching an additional runner along side the damaged one.

What is the difference between #1 and #2 pallets?

Size: Both the #1 and #2 pallets measure out as 48″ in length and 40″ in width. In fact, unlike any other size of pallet, you don’t even need to reference the size when ordering or requesting a quote for a #1 or #2. Once you say these terms, it’s assumed that you referring to a 48″x40″ pallet.

How many slats does a pallet have?

GMA Pallets Generally Pallets considered GMA pallets, regardless of grade, are always 48” x 40” with the stringer length always being the 48” length. They are built using three stringers to support between three to five base boards and five to seven top deck boards.

How high can I stack a pallet?

Safe Stacking When you stack them, don’t exceed 60 inches in height (or 5 feet) in total. This assures the pallet won’t be overloaded and that forklift operators can operate with a standard clearance that’s safe for your cargo.

What are Grade B pallets?

Grade B pallets are blocked one or two times. Top deck boards that are severely cracked or broken are removed and replaced with a quality piece of recycled board to match the pallet being repaired. The number of top deck boards varies from seven to nine, ranging in thickness from ½” to 5/8″.

What are the grades of pallets?

Most of the pallet industry classifies reconditioned 48”x40” four-way pallets into four categories: Grade A+ or super A’s (GMA spec), Grade A (also called a #1 pallet), Grade B (also called a #2 pallet), and Grade C (also called a #3 pallet).

What is a pallet pattern?

Pallet Pattern. (also Tie-high) This refers to the specific layout of product on a pallet relative to the carton sizes when all of the product on the pallet is the same item. Product is placed onto the pallet in a certain way to maximize the length and width of a pallet. The pattern remains the same from one layer to the next.