Attachment_2c_-_Pallet_Specification.pdf

Attachment 2c 3990-01A-01 January 2001

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FIG. 1 - TYPE 2

WOODEN PALLET

STATE OF CALIFORNIA SPECIFICATION

PALLETS, WOODEN

1 SCOPE

This specification covers pallets intended for use with low lift pallet trucks or forklift trucks.

2 SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS

Specifications and standards referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the Invitation for Bid form a part of this specification where referenced.

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Material

The pallets shall be constructed from nominal size standard or better (West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau, Standard Grading Rules for West Coast Lumber) grade Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Larch or Hem-Fir. The stringers shall be S4S and the decking S4S or S1S2E (re-

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FIG. 2 - TYPE 4

SINGLE WING WOODEN PALLET

sawed) with no edge knots. Sawed side is to be assembled to the inside of the pallets.

Fastening shall be accomplished with 2¼ inch (+1/16 inch) 7 penny flat head drive screws (helical threaded nail) or 2¼ (+1/16 inch) #10 wire gauge annular ring nails as recommended in Specifications and Grades for Warehouse. Permanent or Returnable Pallets of West Coast Woods as published by the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (Specifications and Grades, NWPCA).

3.2 Non-Standard Duty-Cycle Pallets

When specifically requested by the user, pallets may be manufactured using pine, oak or ash woods.

3.3 Construction

Pallet type and construction shall comply with Specifications and Grades, NWPCA. The pallets shall be Grade "Quality" (QAL).

The decking shall be secured with 3 nails or screws at each surface of contact with the stringer.

Nails shall not be within ½ inch of deck-board edges or another nails.

All leading and outside edges of the bottom deck shall be chamfered. The chamfers shall be at least 12 inches long and shall be cut on an approximate 35 degree angle to the face so as to leave an edge adjacent to the chamfer not less than ¼ inch nor more than ½ inch from the outer

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COMMONLY USED PALLET TYPES & SIZE

SIZE TYPE TOP DECK BOTTOM DECK

1 2 (Fig. 1) 42”L x 36”W Six 1” x 6” x 36” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width

42”L x 36”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 36” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers Two at center of the stringers

2 2 (Fig. 1) 42”L x 42”W Six 1” x 6” x 42” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width

42”L x 42”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 42” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers Two at center of the stringers

3 2 (Fig. 1) 44”L x 44”W Six 1” x 6” x 44” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width

44”L x 44”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 44” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers Two at center of the stringers(Fig. 1)

4 2 (Fig. 1) 45”L x 36”W Six 1” x 6” x 36” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width

45”L x 36”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 36” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers Two at center of the stringers

5 2 (Fig. 1) 46”L x 44”W Six 1” x 6” x 44” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width

46”L x 44”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 44” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers Two at center of the stringers

6 2 (Fig. 1) 48”L x 48”W Six 1” x 6” x 48” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width

48”L x 48”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 48” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers Two at center of the stringers

Note:

SIZE 1, TYPE 4 - has a single wing applied to top deck.

1 4 (Fig. 2)

42”L x 36”W Six 1” x 6” x 36” deck-boards, spaced evenly along the pallet width with 3” wings extending beyond the stringers outboard faces

42”L x 30”W Min. Four 1” x 6” x 36” boards.

One placed each end of the stingers, Two at center of the stringers

4 SAMPLING AND INSPECTION

This commodity will be sampled and inspected for compliance to this specification as deemed necessary. Sampling and inspection by attributes will be in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 1993, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes. An inspection lot is defined as one delivery to one agency at one time.

4.1 Workmanship

The pallets shall be free from defects as outlined under Grade "Quality" (QAL) in the "Specifications and Grades", NWPCA.

5 MARKING

Each pallet shall be marked (two places), "STATE OF CALIFORNIA". Marking shall be easily readable, in black letters and on outboard faces of stringers.

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