The american pallets, also known as universal, were created by the army as a means of cargo and are among the most used for the transportation of goods, both in the United States and Japan. American pallets have larger measurements than the European pallet, since they are 1200x1000 and weigh about 25 kg. It can load up to 1,200kg and is the most used and recommended option for the transport of liquid goods. Those models approved by EPAL have a weight of 30 kg, a maximum of 1,500 kg, for dynamic loading and 4,500 kg for static storage.
This type of pallet differs from others due to its large dimensions and another characteristic is that it can be loaded from any of its four sides and is used throughout the world, especially in the world's great powers in the transport of goods. For dynamic loads, the american pallets They are a very resistant option, since they can hold up to 1200kg and are widely used for transporting, especially, liquid loads.
They are made with different materials, although the most used is wood. They are made with stripped wood and must undergo phytosanitary treatment.
Phytosanitary treatment
For the export of american pallets It is necessary to carry out a heat treatment following the NIMF 15 regulations, to follow phytosanitary treatments that generate maximum safety of the pallets in these movements, in the wooden packaging of the merchandise. This is carried out to maintain the health of the pallets and the cargo they transport, avoiding insect infestations and the proliferation of bacteria.
This phytosanitary treatment of american pallets It is done by heating them at a temperature of 56 degrees for half an hour, to completely eliminate bacteria or fungi that may have accumulated and installed in the wood of the pallet, avoiding unhealthy transport, especially when it comes to industrial shipments. agri-food.
By properly treating the wood, the transport of goods is completely safe, since the ISPM -15 standard says that packaging such as wooden pallets, boxes, pallets or crates made of wood must undergo heat treatment and phytosanitary, to remove any pest that exists or could exist.
To buy or sell pallets or access a professional catalog of standard pallets, at Reciclajes Moa we offer you standard products and also the option of getting a custom-made pallet, completely adapted to your needs, as well as a waste management service to take advantage of. and reuse the wood from the pallet, in a sustainable and efficient way.
