Wooden pallets
The Pallet Pool has a
country code, wich is number 7, an EPAL control
quality staple at number 8. Number nine is EPAL
repair marking nail and manufacturer code –
production date is number 10.
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This graph shows the dimensions of pallets that
are sanctioned by International Organisation of
Standardization.
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Addition to using wood , pallets are also made of
plastic, metal and cardboard.
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On this picture are the typical parts of euro-
pallets. Most typical pallet size is 1200x800cm.
Wooden pallets can withstand a lode of 1,5
tonnes and have quite good weather resistance.
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Pallets are mostly used for transport and storage.
It is estimated that almost 2 billion pallets are
used worldwide and about 500 million newones
are made each year.
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Broken pallets and ones that are made for one-
time use are usually chopped and burnt for heat.
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Pallets are also used to make furniture for indoor
and due to their good weather resistance thay