NN-P-71C

Abstract

This specification covers the design, materials, and fabrication of various sizes and styles of wood pallets for general storage and materials handling. <br>Pallets covered by this specification shall be of the following types, classes, styles, sizes, groups, and grades as specified (see <a>6.2</a>): </span><pre> Type I Two-way, flush (see <a>figure 1</a>). Class 1 - Assembled. Class 2 - Unassembled (knockdown). Style A - Nonreversible. Length and Width (inches): Size 1 - 32 by 40. Size 2 - 40 by 48.</pre> <br> <pre> Size 3 - 48 by 48. Size 4 - 48 by 60. Style B - Reversible. Length and Width (inches): Size 1 - 32 by 40. Size 2 - 40 by 48. Size 3 - 48 by 48. Type II Two-way, wing, assembled, nonreversible (see <a>figure 2</a>). Length and Width (inches): Size 1 - 32 by 40. Size 2 - 40 by 48. Size 3 - 48 by 48. Type III - Four-way (partial), flush, assembled, nonreversible (see <a>figure 3</a>). Length and Width (inches): Size 2 - 40 by 48. Type IV - Four-way, partial, wing, assembled, nonreversible, single use, 40 &#215; 48 (see <a>figure 6</a> and <a>7</a>). Type V - Four-way partial, wing, nonreversible (see <a>figures 6</a>, 7 and 8). Class 1 - Assembled. Class 2 - Unassembled. Length and Width (inches) Size 1 - 32 by 40. Size 2 - 40 by 48. Type VI Two-way, flush, assembled, 60 &#215; 60 (for tire storage) (see <a>figures 9</a> and <a>10</a>). Group I - Low density woods (softwoods and hardwoods). Group II - Medium density woods (softwoods). Group III - High density woods (hardwoods). Group IV - Very high density woods (hardwoods). Grade A - Untreated. Grade B Treated.</pre> <br> <br><b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> Pallets covered by this specification are intended for use with forklift and handlift trucks for general materials handling operations in storage and distribution systems. Pallets may be loaded wherever materials enter a supply system for storage and shipment. Preservative treated pallets may be used for storage in both covered and open areas. <br>