Pallets for materials handling. Vocabulary

BS EN ISO 445:2009 Pallets for materials handling. Vocabulary

BS EN ISO 445 is an International Standard which defines terms relating to pallets for unit load methods of materials handling. It also includes an informative annex listing general terms relating to materials handling.

Contents of BS EN ISO 445:

Foreword

1 Scope

2 General

3 Flat pallets

4 Pallets with superstructure

4.1 Post pallets

4.2 Box pallets

4.3 Cage pallets

5 Pallet superstructures

6 Pallet components and features

6.1 Decks

6.2 Wings and lips

6.3 Apertures (openings and entries)

6.4 Deckboards

6.5 Chamfers

6.6 Stringers/bearers

6.7 Blocks and block assemblies

6.8 Stacking devices

6.9 Other components

7 Pallet fittings

8 Mechanical fasteners

8.1 Nails

8.2 Other fasteners

9 Pallet usage

10 Dimensions of pallets

10.1 General

10.2 Flat pallets

10.3 Pallets with superstructure

Annex A (informative) Terms relating to unit load handling

A.1 General

A.2 Stacking

A.3 Racking

A.4 Load stabilization

Bibliography

Alphabetical index

French alphabetical index (Index alphabétique)