Pallet and Packaging types
Euro Pallet Specifications
Euro pallets measure 800 x 1,200 mm, weigh around 25 kg, and can carry up to 1,000 kg when in good condition. Genuine Euro pallets are typically marked with official identifiers such as EUR or DB.
Identifying Fake Euro Pallets
Some pallets are incorrectly marked as Euro pallets despite not meeting the required standards. These imitation pallets often have thinner wooden boards and are treated as one-way pallets, making them ineligible for exchange.
Countries With Euro Pallet Exchange
Euro pallet exchange is available in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Outside these countries, pallet exchange is generally unavailable, meaning pallets may be considered lost after delivery.
PKP Pallets No Longer Accepted
Euro pallets bearing the Polish Railways (PKP) mark are no longer accepted within the official pallet pool. Due to quality concerns, these pallets are considered trademark imitations and may be removed from circulation.
Block and CHEP Pallets
Block pallets are commonly sized at 1,000 x 1,200 mm and can carry up to 1,250 kg. CHEP pallets have similar dimensions but are rental pallets, making exchange more difficult.
Gitterboxes
Gitterboxes are durable steel transport containers with a payload capacity of up to 1,250 kg. They must comply with DIN 15155 standards, and exchange systems for both pallets and gitterboxes exist in several European countries.
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