Class "A" Recycled Pallet Specifications

DESCRIPTION 48x40 4-way shipping pallets.

MATERIAL Hardwood only.

STRINGERS No broken, plugged or repaired stringers acceptable. Weather cracks permissible provided crack does not affect pallet's ability to carry load. General rule: If crack goes through entire thickness of stringer, the pallet is to be rejected unless pallet has been properly plated.

DECK BOARDS

1. All deck boards are to be a minimum of 5/8" thickness.
2. Any combination of boards acceptable on top deck provided no more than 3¼” spacing exists, between boards.
3. Bottom deck to have two 1 x 6 x 40” lead boards and three 1 x 4 x 40” boards in center of stringer. EXCEPTION: Two 1 x 6 x 40” boards in center are permissible.
4. Deck boards are to be nailed down tightly. Broken boards not acceptable. Cracked boards or where a portion of the board is missing are permissible provided the strength of the pallet is not affected and no more than 10% of the surface area board is missing.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

1. Protruding nails that can come in contact with merchandise, or on the outside of the stringers are not acceptable.
2. Pallets are to be relatively clean. Weathered (discolored) pallets are acceptable provided pallet does not show signs of deterioration due to rot or decay. Excessive oil and grease are not acceptable. Other factors that are not acceptable include:
   1. Insect and rodent droppings
   2. Chemical solidification
   3. Toxic markings, symbols, or illicit graffiti.

Non-Plated Class "A" Recycled Pallet Specifications

Specifications are the same as Class “A” above, except repairs with plates are not acceptable

Class "B" Recycled Pallet Specifications

DESCRIPTION 48x40 4-way shipping pallets

MATERIAL Hardwood or softwood

STRINGERS Any one or all three stringers may be “blocked”, “plugged”, or plated.

DECK BOARDS

1. Any combination of boards acceptable on top deck provided no more than 3¼” spacing exists between boards.
2. Bottom deck to have two 1 x 6 x 40” lead boards and three 1 x 4 x 40” boards in center of stringer. EXCEPTION: two 1 x 6 x 40” boards in center is permissible
3. Deck boards are to be nailed down tightly. Broken boards not acceptable. Cracked boards or where a portion of the board is missing are permissible provided the strength of the pallet is not affected, and no more than 10% of the surface area board is missing.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

1. Protruding nails that can come in contact with merchandise, or on the outside of the stringers are not acceptable.
2. Pallets are to be relatively clean. Weathered (discolored) pallets are acceptable provided pallet does not show signs of deterioration due to rot or decay. Excessive oil and grease are not acceptable. Other factors that are not acceptable include:
   1. Insect and rodent droppings
   2. Chemical solidification
   3. Toxic markings, symbols, or illicit graffiti.