The European pallets They were created to normalize or standardize the use of pallets, to obtain the best use of space when storing or transporting them. The European pallets, also known as europalet or EPAL, which are governed by the UNE-EN 13698-1 standard, represent a before and after in the logistics chain.
To create these pallets, the following measurements were adopted: 1200x800 mm, with a weight of 25 kilos and forming a resistant pallet, capable of supporting loads of up to 1,500 kilos with dynamic loading and, statically, up to 4,000 kilos. The appearance of European pallets represented a great advance for the transport and storage of goods, since criteria to be followed between countries far from each other could be unified, facilitating the handling of goods and international relations.
Advantages
The euro pallet can be used in any type of storage, although it is very suitable for automated warehouses. It can be easily handled with any type of forklift or means of handling and its dimensions are multiples of standard plastic boxes, making the grouping of products and merchandise much easier.
The normalization of European pallets It has also made it possible to standardize spaces in transportation, that is, in trucks and maritime containers. The trailer platforms accept 33 800x1,200 mm pallets, placing them in a specific way, and in maritime containers, on the other hand, the capacity to accommodate pallets is reduced, because the interior dimensions are 2,300 mm.
The europalet are type 1 pallets, that is, they meet certain quality criteria, such as the existence of chamfers in the four corners and also on the upper edges of the skids, beveled, to allow easy extraction.
If you want to know more about the European pallets or have them, we invite you to visit our website, since we will be able to provide you with specialized advice and show you other types of standard wooden pallets. At Reciclajes Moa we also offer the possibility of making custom wooden pallets, for those clients who need specific measurements, which are not found in the standard models.
Another of our professional services is waste management and recycling, in order to make the most of the usefulness of these pallets and extend their useful life as much as possible. Wood is one of the materials that can best be used or repaired, so it is easy to reuse them and continue to retain all their functionality and advantages, without having to discard the wooden pallets as if they were waste, everything will depend on the state in which they are stored. each pallet is found after being used.
