What is a #1 pallet?

What is a #1 pallet?

Grade #1 or A Grade pallets are clean and structurally sound, as they have typically been repaired so that it is close to its original condition. For example, broken stringers may have been replaced or repaired with metal plates, and all damaged deck boards have been replaced.

How do I know if my pallet is safe?

Look for the IPPC stamp on the side of the wood to determine how it was treated. Pallets marked with an “HT” were heat-treated and did not come into contact with chemicals during the treating process. Avoid unmarked pallets or those stamped with an “MB” for methyl bromide.

What is a blue pallet?

However, sometimes business may find they have a trickle of blue pallets coming into their premises and have no clue what to do with them. These are pallets that are either stolen or leak out of the pooling system, ending up in the back yard of a business that is not a CHEP client.

How much is a pallet load?

These pallets can weigh anywhere from 33-48 lbs. and is relatively lightweight for how much weight it can carry. GMA pallets can hold up to 4,600 lbs., that’s nearly as much as an average SUV! The weight can change depending upon how many deck boards it has and how thick those boards are.

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

Unit Load Weight: The safe maximum load that a pallet can carry drops considerably when a pallet becomes a #2. Depending on several factors like grade of wood, fastener strength, and the thickness of the lumber, a #1 will safely hold more weight.

What are A and B 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.