ISO 8611-1

Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 1: Test methods

This document specifies the test methods available for evaluating new flat pallets for materials handling. The test methods are split into groups for: — nominal load testing; — maximum working load testing; — durability comparison testing. This document does not apply to pallets with a fixed superstructure or a rigid, self-supporting container that can be mechanically attached to the pallet and which contributes to the strength of the pallet. NOTE Specific tests for determining load capacity do not replace the value of conducting field tests on specific pallet designs.

Palettes pour la manutention — Palettes plates — Partie 1: Méthodes d’essai

Le présent document spécifie les méthodes d’essai disponibles pour l’évaluation de palettes plates neuves pour la manutention. Les méthodes d’essai sont réparties en groupes selon: — les essais de la charge nominale; — les essais de la charge maximale en service; — les essais comparatifs en matière de durabilité. Le présent document ne s’étend pas aux palettes à superstructure fixe ou à conteneur autoportant rigide pouvant être fixés mécaniquement à la palette et contribuant à sa résistance. NOTE Des essais spécifiques pour déterminer la charge nominale ne sauraient remplacer la valeur d’essais en conditions réelles d’utilisation pour des types de palettes spécifiques.

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 55.180.20 - General purpose pallets
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 51 - Pallets for unit load method of materials handling
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 51 - Pallets for unit load method of materials handling
• Current Stage: 6000 - International Standard under publication
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2025
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2025

Relations

• Revises: ISO 8611-1:2021 - Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 1: Test methods
• Effective Date: 05-Aug-2023

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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Measurements . 3
5 Precision and accuracy of tests and apparatus . 3
6 Test load . 3
7 List of tests . 3
8 Tests . 4
8.1 Test 1 — Bending tests .4
8.1.1 Purpose .4
8.1.2 Procedure .5
8.1.3 Measurements .6
8.2 Test 2 — Forklifting tests .7
8.2.1 Purpose .7
8.2.2 Procedure .7
8.2.3 Measurement .8
8.3 Test 3 — Compression tests for blocks or stringers .9
8.3.1 Purpose .9
8.3.2 Procedure .9
8.3.3 Measurement .10
8.4 Test 4 — Stacking test .11
8.4.1 Purpose .11
8.4.2 Procedure . 12
8.4.3 Measurement . 12
8.5 Test 5 — Bottom deck bending tests . 12
8.5.1 Purpose . 12
8.5.2 Procedure . 12
8.5.3 Measurement . 13
8.6 Test 6 — Wing pallet bending tests .14
8.6.1 Purpose .14
8.6.2 Procedure .14
8.6.3 Measurements . 15
8.7 Test 7 — Airbag bending tests . 15
8.7.1 Purpose . 15
8.7.2 Procedure . 15
8.7.3 Measurement .18
8.8 Test 8 — Static shear test .18
8.8.1 Purpose .18
8.8.2 Procedure .18
8.8.3 Measurement .19
8.9 Test 9 — Corner drop test . 20
8.9.1 Purpose . 20
8.9.2 Procedure . 20
8.9.3 Measurement . 20
8.10 Test 10 — Shear impact tests .21
8.10.1 General .21
8.10.2 Purpose .21
8.10.3 Procedure .21
8.10.4 Measurement .21
8.11 Test 11 — Top deck edge impact test . 22

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8.11.2 Procedure . 22
8.11.3 Measurement . 23
8.12 Test 12 — Block impact test . 23
8.12.1 Purpose . 23
8.12.2 Procedure .24
8.12.3 Measurement .24
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6 Test load . 4
7 List of tests . 4
8 Tests . 4
9 Test report . 46
Bibliography . 48

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1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Measurements . 4
5 Precision and accuracy of tests and apparatus . 4
6 Test load . 4
7 List of tests . 5
8 Tests . 5
8.1 Test 1 — Bending tests . 5
8.2 Test 2 — Forklifting tests . 7
8.3 Test 3 — Compression tests for blocks or stringers . 9
8.4 Test 4 — Stacking test . 11
8.5 Test 5 — Bottom deck bending tests. 12
8.6 Test 6 — Wing pallet bending tests . 14
8.7 Test 7 — Airbag bending tests. 16
8.8 Test 8 — Static shear test . 18
8.9 Test 9 — Corner drop test . 19
8.10 Test 10 — Shear impact tests . 21
8.11 Test 11 — Top deck edge impact test . 22
8.12 Test 12 — Block impact test . 24
8.13 Test 13 — Static coefficient of friction test . 26
8.14 Test 14 — Slip angle test . 26
9 Test report . 27
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9.3 Information for plastics pallets . 28
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Bibliography . 30
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Palettes pour la manutention —
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Avant-propos .v
Introduction .vi
1 Domaine d’application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Mesurages . 3
5 Fidélité et exactitude des essais et de l’appareillage . 3
6 Charge d’essai . 4
7 Liste des essais . 4
8 Essais . 4
8.1 Essai 1 — Essais de flexion.4
8.1.1 Objectif .4
8.1.2 Mode opératoire . .5
8.1.3 Mesurages.6
8.2 Essai 2 — Essais de levage au moyen de fourches .7
8.2.1 Objectif .7
8.2.2 Mode opératoire . .7
8.2.3 Mesurages.8
8.3 Essai 3 — Essais de compression de dés ou de chevrons .9
8.3.1 Objectif .9
8.3.2 Mode opératoire . .9
8.3.3 Mesurages.10
8.4 Essai 4 — Essai de gerbage.10
8.4.1 Objectif .10
8.4.2 Mode opératoire . .11
8.4.3 Mesurages. 12
8.5 Essai 5 — Essais de flexion du plancher inférieur . 12
8.5.1 Objectif . 12
8.5.2 Mode opératoire . . 12
8.5.3 Mesurages. 13
8.6 Essai 6 — Essais de flexion pour palettes à ailes .14
8.6.1 Objectif .14
8.6.2 Mode opératoire . .14
8.6.3 Mesurages. 15
8.7 Essai 7 — Essais de flexion au moyen d’un coussin gonflable . 15
8.7.1 Objectif . 15
8.7.2 Mode opératoire . . 15
8.7.3 Mesurages.18
8.8 Essai 8 — Essai de cisaillement statique .18
8.8.1 Objectif .18
8.8.2 Mode opératoire . .18
8.8.3 Mesurages.19
8.9 Essai 9 — Essai de chute sur angle . 20
8.9.1 Objectif . 20
8.9.2 Mode opératoire . . 20
8.9.3 Mesurages. 20
8.10 Essai 10 — Essais de choc avec cisaillement .21
8.10.1 Généralités .21
8.10.2 Objectif .21
8.10.3 Mode opératoire . .21
8.10.4 Mesurages.21
8.11 Essai 11 — Essai de choc sur l’arête du plancher supérieur . 22

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8.11.1 Objectif . 22
8.11.2 Mode opératoire . . 22
8.11.3 Mesurages. 23
8.12 Essai 12 — Essai de choc sur les dés .24
8.12.1 Objectif .24
8.12.2 Mode opératoire . .24
8.12.3 Mesurages. 25
8.13 Essai 13 — Essai de détermination du coefficient de frottement statique .
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