European-style tray

Basic Specifications and Structure
Standard dimensions: 1200 mm × 800 mm × 144 mm; approximate self-weight: 25 kg; four-way fork entry design, allowing forklifts and manual hydraulic pallet trucks to operate from any side.
Structural details: nine top panels, three longitudinal girders, and 78 EPAL nails arranged in a fixed pattern; the panels are predominantly European spruce/pine, with standardized limits for moisture content, thickness, and strength.
Key markings: Must bear the EPAL steel stamp (certifying compliance) and the IPPC ISPM 15 heat treatment (HT) mark (required for international export shipments exempt from fumigation).
II. Load Capacity
Dynamic Load (Forklift Handling): 1500 kg
Static Load (Ground Stacking): 4000 kg
Shelf load: standard 800 kg (to be verified based on shelf type and spacing)
III. Material and Certification Requirements
Material: Traditionally solid wood; alternatively, EPAL-certified plastics, plywood, and other substitute materials are also used. Solid wood must undergo rigorous heat treatment (HT) to eliminate harmful organisms, and chemical fumigation is prohibited.
Compliance Certification: EPAL-authorized factories produce and stamp pallets with the EPAL mark; ISPM 15 is a mandatory requirement for exports to the EU, the United States, Japan, and other countries; uncertified pallets may be detained or returned by the destination country.
IV. Advantages and Applicable Scenarios
Standardized logistics: Uniform dimensions ensure perfect compatibility with European trucks, containers, racking systems, and automated warehousing systems; reusable across European countries to reduce packaging costs.
Scope of application: Inland rail and road transport in Europe, EU cross-border e-commerce, automotive parts, food and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other industries with stringent packaging compliance requirements; also pallets for global and European trade.