What do the letters mean on pallets?

The first two letters will indicate which country the pallet is from (as per ISO 3166), followed by a regional identifier. After these geo-specific codes the pallet will receive a unique registration number. The final section of the pallet’s stamp is a little more variable.

What does MB mean on pallets?

Methyl Bromide
Methyl Bromide (MB mark on pallet) These pallets have been fumigated with Methyl Bromide, a harsh pesticide that can have serious effects if you’re sanding it down for repurposing. This makes these pallets unsafe to use in DIY projects, especially if you’re using them in home gardens or yards.

What are the different grades of pallets?

The most common GMA pallet grades are:

• Grade A: Also known as grade 1. Essentially, Grade A pallets haven’t had and don’t require any repairs.
• Grade B: Also known as grade 2 pallets. Grade B platforms have had repairs in the form of replaced deck boards, plates, or plugs.
• Grade C: Also known as grade 3.

How can you tell if a pallet is heat treated?

Look for the IPPC stamp on the side of the wood to determine how it was treated. Pallets marked with an “HT” were heat-treated and did not come into contact with chemicals during the treating process. Avoid unmarked pallets or those stamped with an “MB” for methyl bromide.

Will CHEP pallets burn?

You can burn heat treated pallets safely since they have not been chemically treated.

How much are blue CHEP pallets worth?

In the end a recovery mission in Europe found 70\% of the missing pallets there. In the U.S. CHEP enlisted hundreds of customers as “participating” distributors, giving them incentives to return pallets on time. It pays ransom to pallet recyclers, $2.25 for each blue pallet they send back to chep.

What does HT mean on lumber?

Heat treated
Courtesy Bonnie Plants. “Heat treated” refers to lumber that has been specially treated to kill pests and pathogens that may reside in wood. The process involves heating the wood to a core temperature of 56° C (133° F) for at least 30 minutes.

What is the difference between CHEP pallets and regular pallets?

CHEP pallets typically match the standard pallet size of the country or economic market being served. So, for example, the primary pallet size if 48×40-inch in the Americas. In the UK, the standard CHEP pallet size is 1200×1000 mm, while in continental Europe it is 1200×800 mm. In Australia, it is 1165×1165 mm.

What is a Class B pallet?

“Grade B” pallets have been previously used and typically have experienced damage to one of its stringers. To fix, or reinforce, the damaged wood, an additional runner is placed alongside the broken or cracked piece.

Are CHEP pallets heat treated?

CHEP ensures that all CHEP PLUS PS pallets have been heat treated in accordance to the regulation and are properly marked using our own IPPC marks.

What does CHEP stand for?

Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool
CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool) is a company dealing in pallet and container pooling services, serving customers in a range of industrial and retail supply chains. It is a subsidiary of Brambles. CHEP offers wooden and plastic pallets, small display pallets, crates and IBC containers.

How much do you get for returning CHEP pallets?

In the U.S. CHEP enlisted hundreds of customers as “participating” distributors, giving them incentives to return pallets on time. It pays ransom to pallet recyclers, $2.25 for each blue pallet they send back to chep.

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