There are many advantages to using EPAL pallets. EPAL pallets can be used in any storage system, including for warehouses with automated systems. This pallet can also be used with various types of forklifts or other material handling. In addition, there are several sizes of EPAL pallets that you can use. Generally, the dimensions of the EPAL pallet used are 800 x 1200 mm. In this article, you will find the elaboration of the EPAL pallet dimension.
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Commonly Used EPAL Pallet Dimension
Of the various sizes of EPAL pallets available, the most commonly used especially for export shipments is EPAL which measures 800 x 1200 mm. The size makes this pallet easy to ship because it can be arranged in a container with a uniform position. In addition, the dimensions of this pallet also make it easier for grouping commodities so that it speeds up the process of checking goods before they are delivered.
Quoted from the European Pallet Association, details of the EPAL Pallet specifications for these dimensions are:
- Boards: 11
- Nails: 78
- Blocks: 9
- Length: 800mm
- Width: 1200mm
- Height: 144 mm
- Weight: approx. 25 kgs
- Dynamic load: 1500 kg
- Static load: 4000 kg when stacked
Euro pallet board must be between 22 and 24 mm thick. A total of 78 timbers used are positioned with the conditions set to ensure the strength of the diagonal pallet. The nail pattern should be even and repeated and spaced as closely as possible between nails. The minimum distance is 20 mm from the edge of the component. Only nails that have been approved by EPAL, and which have also been verified by a neutral testing agency, may be used to assemble EPAL Euro pallets.
How Many Pallets Can Be Loaded in a Container Truck?
Container trucks have different sizes ranging from 10 feet to 45 feet. Generally, the most widely used are container trucks measuring 20 to 40 feet. The 20-foot container truck is 5.9 m long, 2.35 m wide and 2.39 m high. Filling this container truck with EPAL pallets takes about eleven EUR 1 pallets or Euro Pallets with a size of 800 x 1200.
Meanwhile, a 40-foot container truck has a length of 12.03 m, a width of 2.35 m and a height of 2.5 m. 39m. This container truck can be filled with EPAL pallets in the amount of 23-25 pallets with dimensions of 800 x 1200.
The dimensions of the EPAL pallet 800 x 1200 are widely used in trade between countries in Europe. Therefore, exporters who want to distribute commodities to Europe must use the appropriate EPAL pallet dimension so that they can be accepted in the destination country.
EPAL pallets help optimize commodity loading and pallet size-to-volume ratio can prevent you from airlifting. In addition, this pallet can also minimise damage to the goods being transported due to overload. In addition, using the right dimensions of wood pallets can also reduce the possibility of injury when transporting loads.
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Exporting EPAL Pallets to Asia
As one of the EPAL pallet manufacturers in Asia, BMR provides Euro pallets with dimensions of 800 x 1200 which can be exported overseas. In recent years, BMR has exported EPAL to various countries in Asia including Malaysia and Singapore. BMR is always ready to be a consistent supplier with a large production capacity.
The entire process of making EPAL pallets at BMR is in accordance with the procedures for making EPAL pallets. No need to hesitate, BMR has received EPAL certification so that your commodities can go through the shipping process to various countries in Europe smoothly.
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