The construction in the form of a euro pallet was created for the needs of better management of available space. Known and used throughout Europe, the pallet is able to hold a significant amount of goods that generate specific loads. Due to this factor, wooden pallets are often and willingly used for operations in many industries. The load capacity of a euro pallet is therefore a key aspect that determines its popularity in the field of storage, transport and logistics. To learn about the load capacity of a euro pallet, be sure to read the entry to the end.
Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine the functioning of industry without pallets under the EUR trademark. After all, they were designed specifically for the maximum use of warehouse space and facilitating transport.
The load capacity of a pallet depends on its specific dimensions. A standard pallet is 120 x 80 x 14.4 cm. The specific load capacity of pallets with any distribution of goods is approximately 1000 kg. This value increases, with even storage, up to 1500 kg. The maximum static load capacity of the EUR pallet is 1500 kg. However, the weight of the pallet itself without load is 4 kg.
What does the maximum load capacity and dimensions of the pallets depend on? The dimensions of the pallets are adapted to the limited loading area in trucks, as well as containers for sea transport. An average truck can fit 33 pallets of this type. In the case of containers, this value is much smaller and is 4-5 pieces.
The European Pallet Association is an institution that is known all over the world and is responsible for standardizing and regulating the Euro pallet load capacity.
In order for the Euro pallet to fulfill its task, it must have an appropriate structure. Pallets are available on the market, which consist of elements in the form of wooden boards with special reinforcements. Such a structure significantly facilitates the main task of such a pallet and reduces the risk of goods being removed from its surface.
Most often, the durability of the euro pallet attracts the attention of the owners of logistics centers. They, along with the transport market players, are among the most interested in the possibilities of euro pallets. Depending on the type of business they run, they want the durability of the euro pallet to be reliable. In this case, it is one of the most crucial elements in the pallet selection process. Currently, about 350-500 million pallets are sold annually around the world.
The load-bearing capacity of the euro pallet and the material it is made of are important, and it is even one of the main sales factors.
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