21/30398715 DC

This standard 21/30398715 DC BS EN ISO 8611-1. Pallets for materials handling. Flat pallets is classified in these ICS categories:

• 55.180.20 General purpose pallets

This part of ISO 8611 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.

It is not intended to 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.