EN 13698-2:2003
(Main)Pallet production specification - Part 2: Construction specification for 1000 mm x 1200 mm flat wooden pallets
Pallet production specification - Part 2: Construction specification for 1000 mm x 1200 mm flat wooden pallets
This European Standard specifies the manufacturing characteristics of flat re-usable wooden 1000 mm ´ 1200 mm, double deck, non-reversible, 4-way entry, 9 block skid and perimeter base pallets suitable for transport, storage, handling or exchange use. It also gives some requirements for manufacture and marking and addresses the issue of safety.
Produktspezifikation für Paletten - Teil 2: Hestellung von 1000 mm x 1200 mm Flachpaletten aus Holz
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Herstellungsmerkmale der wiederverwendbaren Holz-Doppeldeck-, nicht umkehrbaren Vierweg-Flachpalette 1 000 mm ´ 1 200 mm, 9-Klotz-Kufenpalette und Fensterpalette für den Transport, die Lagerung, die Handhabung oder den Austausch fest. Diese Norm legt auch einige Anforderungen für die Herstellung und für die Kennzeichnung fest und spricht Fragen der Sicherheit an.
Spécification de produit pour les palettes - Partie 2 : Spécification de fabrication des palettes plates en bois, de dimensions 1000 mm x 1200 mm
La présente norme spécifie les caractéristiques de fabrication d'une palette plate réutilisable en bois, à double plancher, non réversible, à quatre entrées, à neuf dés, à semelles et à plancher inférieur périmétrique, de dimensions 1000 mm 1200 mm, destinée au transport, au stockage, à la manutention ou à l'échange. Elle donne également certaines exigences relatives à la fabrication et au marquage et traite de la question de la sécurité.
Specifikacija izdelovanja palet – 2. del: Specifikacija za konstrukcijo ravnih lesenih palet 1000 mm x 1200 mm
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Specifikacija izdelovanja palet – 2. del: Specifikacija za konstrukcijo ravnih lesenih palet 1000 mm x 1200 mmProduktspezifikation für Paletten - Teil 2: Hestellung von 1000 mm x 1200 mm Flachpaletten aus HolzSpécification de produit pour les palettes - Partie 2 : Spécification de fabrication des palettes plates en bois, de dimensions 1000 mm x 1200 mmPallet production specification - Part 2: Construction specification for 1000 mm x 1200 mm flat wooden pallets55.180.20General purpose palletsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13698-2:2003SIST EN 13698-2:2003en01-oktober-2003SIST EN 13698-2:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13698-2July 2003ICS 55.180.20English versionPallet production specification - Part 2: Constructionspecification for 1000 mm x 1200 mm flat wooden palletsSpécification de produit pour les palettes - Partie 2:Spécification de fabrication des palettes plates en bois, dedimension 100 mm x 1200 mmProduktspezifikation für Paletten - Teil 2: Hestellung von1000 mm x 1200 mm Flachpaletten aus HolzThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 April 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13698-2:2003 ESIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)2ContentspageForeword.3Introduction.41Scope.52Normative references.53Terms and definitions.54Pallet types.65Nominal and safe working loads.66Construction.67Inspections and marking.12Annex A (normative)
Materials.13Annex B (informative)
Wood shrinkage.18Annex C (normative)
Joint separation test.19Annex D (normative)
Preservatives.21Annex E (informative)
Safe working load under different loading conditions.22Bibliography.23SIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 13698-2:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 "Packaging", thesecretariat of which is held by AFNOR.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by January 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latestby January 2004.Annexes A, C and D are normative. Annexes B and E are informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)4IntroductionTests on the perimeter base pallet and over 30 years of experience with the skid pallet in through transit of goods,have demonstrated that these designs of pallet comply with the relevant dimensional requirements and appropriatetests specified in certain standards. This certifies that the quality of the pallet is suitable for normal purposes asregards the physical stresses involved in distribution and handling.SIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)51 ScopeThis European Standard specifies the manufacturing characteristics of flat re-usable wooden 1000 mm ´ 1200 mm,double deck, non-reversible, 4-way entry, 9 block skid and perimeter base pallets suitable for transport, storage,handling or exchange use. It also gives some requirements for manufacture and marking and addresses the issueof safety.2
Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).ENV 717-1, Wood-based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by thechamber methodEN 1087-1, Particleboard – Determination of moisture resistance – Part 1: Boil test.EN 1310:1997, Round and sawn timber – Method of measurement of featuresEN 12246:199, Quality classification of timber used in pallets and packaging.EN 13183-1,
Moisture content of a piece of sawn timber - Part 1: Determination by oven dry methodEN 13183-2,
Moisture content of a piece of sawn timber - Part 2: Estimation by electrical resistance methodEN 13382, Flat pallets for material handling – Principal dimensionsEN ISO 445:1998, Pallets for materials handling - Vocabulary (ISO 445:1996).prEN ISO 8611-1:2000, Pallets for materials handling - Part 1: Test methods for flat pallets (ISO/DIS 8611-1:2000).ISO 3133, Wood – Determination of ultimate strength in static bending3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 445:1998 and the followingapply.3.1stackingplacing of pallets with unit loads, one upon the other, without recourse to intermediate shelves or racking3.2nominal loadreference load capacity, in kilograms, assuming an uniformly distributed load3.3safe working loadmaximum load capacity, in kilograms, in a defined loading situation3.4concentrated loadload concentrated over an area between 30 % and 85 % of the pallet deck3.5uniformly distributed loadload spread evenly across the full surface of the pallet deckSIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)63.6solid loadsingle, compact, rigid, homogeneous load, covering approximately the complete surface of the pallet4 Pallet types4.1 Type 1Re-useable wooden flat pallet, double deck, non-reversible, 4-way entry, skid pallet.4.2 Type 2Re-useable wooden flat pallet, double deck, non-reversible, 4-way entry, perimeter base pallet.5 Nominal and safe working loadsThe nominal load of pallets conforming to this standard is to be established by tests conducted under the review ofISO 8611:1991. Annex E gives general information on safe working loads under different loading conditions.6 Construction6.1 Materials6.1.1 Timber6.1.11 Timber speciesTimber species are given in annex A.6.1.1.2 Timber quality gradeThe timber quality grade shall conform to A.2.6.1.1.3 Moisture contentMoisture content shall be determined in accordance with EN 13183-1 or EN 13183-2.At the time of delivery the moisture content of the component parts of the pallets shall not exceed 22 %.NOTEDimensions at other moisture levels may be calculated using the correction factors given in annex B.The reference moisture content shall be 20 %.6.1.1.4 Particle boardHigh density, moisture resistant particle board conforming to A.3 is permitted for blocks.6.1.1.5 FastenersPallets shall be assembled with fasteners conforming to A.4.6.2 Design and manufacture6.2.1 Component partsComponent parts of the pallets shall be conform to Table 1 and Figure 1 or to Table 2 and Figure 2.SIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)76.2.1.1 Type 1: Skid pallet 1000 mm ´ 1200 mmComponent parts of the skid pallet 1000 mm ´ 1200 mm shall conform to Table 1 and Figure 1.Table 1 — Component parts for the skid pallet 1000 mm ´ 1200 mmDimensions at 20% moisture contentmmPart1)Component 1)Number ofcomponent1)LengthWidth 2)Thickness 2)1top deck lead board21200 ±3145 73+-22 20+2intermediate top deckboard41200 ±3100 ± 322 20+3central top deck board11200 ±3145 73+-22 20+4stringer board31000 ±3145 73+-25 20+5bottom deck board31200 ±3145 73+-22 20+6Block9145 73+-145 73+-78 13+-7Nail278Nail279Nail or staples36See A.41)See Figure 12)See annex BSIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)86.2.1.2 Type 2: Perimeter base pallet 1000 mm ´ 1200 mmComponent parts of the perimeter base pallet shall conform to Table 2 and Figure 2.Table 2 — Component parts of perimeter base pallet 1000 mm ´ 1200 mmDimensions at 20 % moisture contentmmPart1)Component 1)Number ofcomponentsLengthWidth 2)Thickness 2)1top deck lead andcentral top deck board31200±3120 ±322 20+2Intermediate top deckboard21200 ±3120 ±322 20+3Intermediate top deckboard21200 ±3100 ±322 20+4stringer board31000 ±3145 53+-22 20+5bottom length deckboard31000 ±3120 ±322 20+6bottom width deckboard21000 ±3100 ±322 20+7Block9145 53+-120 ±398 ±28square twisted orannular ring rolled nail279square twisted orannular ring rolled nail3910plain shank nail36See A.41)See Figure 22)See annex B6.2.2 Boards and blocksAll boards and natural timber blocks shall be of one piece.The outer surfaces of the top and bottom decks shall be unplanned.The wood fibres of the outer skid blocks shall be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pallet.Blocks shall be of natural timber or particle board (see 6.1.1.4).SIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)96.2.3
Pallet assembly and fastener positions6.2.3.1 GeneralAll fasteners shall be driven in vertically, at a minimum of 20 mm from the edges of the boards, and, for particleboard blocks, a minimum of 20 mm from the centre hole if present. Fasteners shall not be inserted parallel to thewood grain (which may split the board or block), and shall be spaced as far apart as possible. Nail heads shall notprotrude above the surface of the board (this also applies after drying the pallet), or be sunk below the boardsurface by more than 3 mm. Fasteners shall not pierce the sides of blocks.No splits resulting from nailing shall be visible on the blocks or boards after assembly.6.2.3.2 Assembly deck board: blockFor each block, a minimum of three nails shall be used on both the top and bottom surfaces.The bottom deck length board of the perimeter base pallet shall be fixed to the outer blocks with two nails.6.2.3.3 Assembly top deck board: stringer boardA minimum of three fasteners shall be used for fixing each intermediate top deck board to a stringer board.Any fastener protruding below the stringer board shall be bent back.NOTEA staple is considered to be a single fastener.6.3 General assembly detailsGeneral assembly details of the pallets, including dimensions and tolerances, shall conform to Table 3 and toFigure 1 for skid pallet and to Figure 2 for perimeter base pallet. The chamfering of the bottom deck boards shall beon all bottom deck boards. All dimensions shall be in conformity with EN 13382Table 3 — General assembly – Overall tolerances in millimetresLength1200 ± 3Width1000 ± 3Height of skid pallet147 70+Height of perimeter base pallet164 82+-NOTEHeight tolerances are the sum of the tolerances of the individual components.SIST EN 13698-2:2003
EN 13698-2:2003 (E)10Dimensions in millimetresKeySee Table 1Figure 1 — General assembly details, skid palletSIST EN 13698-2:2003
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