1. Get the requirement in writing
"Euro pallet" can mean an EPAL 1, any 1200 × 800 pallet, or a 1200 × 1000 EPAL 2 or 3. Ask your customer or forwarder three things: the EPAL type, the acceptable classes (new, A, B, C), and whether non-EPAL pallets are allowed.
2. Check the marks on what you buy
- EPAL in oval brand on the outer blocks.
- An IPPC mark on the centre blocks with a valid country code, registration code and HT. EPAL prohibits methyl bromide on EPAL pallets.
- A control staple, or a repair marking nail on repaired pallets.
- The licence number with year and month.
Paste the stamp into our stamp decoder if in doubt.
3. Match the class to the handling
EPAL's poster marks new, A and B as suitable for machines, conveyors and high-bay racking. If your customer runs an automated warehouse, class C is the wrong choice.
4. Plan the load
Use the load planner to see how many EPAL 1 pallets fit your container, with and without handling clearance.
5. Source from the right people
Only licensees may produce EPAL pallets. Our source form passes your request to a North American used-packaging marketplace partner, who can quote new or graded used pallets. We do not sell pallets ourselves.