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Everything you need to know about wooden pallets: standards, formats, quality

Complete guide to wooden pallets: EUR EPAL, standards, new or second-hand
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Whether you work in logistics, manufacturing or distribution, pallets are essential to your supply chain. This page introduces the main types of wooden pallets, their characteristics, and the standards to follow for optimal use.

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Main technical specifications

Standard dimensions

  • EUR/EPAL: 1200 x 800 x 144 mm
  • American pallet: 1200 x 1000 mm
  • Half-pallet: 800 x 600 mm
  • Quarter pallet: 600 x 400 mm

Load capacities

  • Dynamic load: up to 1400 kg
  • Static load: up to 4000 kg
  • Racking load: up to 1000 kg

Materials and standards

  • Softwood timber (pine, spruce, fir)
  • ISPM 15 heat treatment
  • Mandatory certification marking
  • Regular quality controls

Environmental benefits

  • Renewable and biodegradable material
  • Repairable and reusable
  • Recyclable at end of life
  • Favorable carbon footprint