Box pallet: deformed stacking frame or corner posts on a euro pallet

The stacking frame or the corner posts are deformed. Not exchangeable. Sight down each corner post and check the top frame sits square so the next box locates on it.

Document: DEF-017
Sheet: Defects, box pallet
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27
Sources: 1 cited

box palletApplies to

Not fit for useLeads to

What the classification says

The stacking frame or the corner posts are deformed.

How to spot it

Sight down each corner post and check the top frame sits square so the next box locates on it.

Effect on the pallet's class

Not exchangeable. See Not fit for use for the full criteria.

Repair

Licensed repair only.

If no licensed repairer is practical, sell sound timber as non-EPAL wood or send the pallets for recycling.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-10-27. Figures come from these publications; follow the links for the current versions.

EPAL box pallet, load-carrier page, European Pallet Association e.V.

What do you need to do with them?

Pick one. Each form takes about a minute and goes to one partner, not a list of dealers.

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