BS EN ISO 12777-2:2000

This standard BS EN ISO 12777-2:2000 Methods of test for pallet joints is classified in these ICS categories:

• 21.060.50 Pins, nails
• 21.060.70 Clamps and staples
• 55.180.20 General purpose pallets

This part of ISO 12777 specifies methods of determining the resistance of pallet nails and staples to axial load by specifying test methods for determining:

1. characteristics and maximum load for axially loaded nailed or stapled joints (wood to wood);

2. characteristics and maximum load for axially loaded nailed or stapled joints (for wood to wood-based materials and wood to non-wood-based materials, such as plastics).

These test methods apply to joints with all types of nails up to 7 mm in diameter (including plain round shank, square, fluted, twisted, helical and annular threaded) and may also be suitable for other fasteners such as wood staples.