Box pallet: torn mesh with protruding wire on a euro pallet

The tubular steel mesh is torn so that wire ends protrude inwards or outwards (one mesh per wall may be missing). Bad general condition. Check every wall for wire ends. One missing mesh per wall is tolerated.

Document: DEF-021
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 tubular steel mesh is torn so that wire ends protrude inwards or outwards (one mesh per wall may be missing).

How to spot it

Check every wall for wire ends. One missing mesh per wall is tolerated.

Effect on the pallet's class

Bad general condition. 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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