Dexion DEEPSTOR DEIVE-IN PALLET RACKING - Manual (Page 11)

Deepstor
User Instructions
ISSUE 1
User Instruction
AUGUST 2003
Page 5
THE PALLET
The following gives general information about the pallet.
PALLET TYPE AND SIZE
Your Deepstor rack will have been designed around a specific pallet style and dimensions, this will
be detailed within “The Installation Data Sheet” on page 2.
The most common and widely used industrial pallets have also been illustrated on the following
page to aid identification.
• The Australian Standard Pallet 1165 x 1165
• European Pallet: EUR 800 x 1200mm
• Industrial: IND (Fin-pallet) 1000 x 1200mm
• The (UK) GKN pallet 1000 x 1200mm
The Australian Standard pallet is a 2-way entry pallet, which is normally handled on either of the
two opposing sides where the end of the bearers are exposed (refer to the pallet illustration). The
other industrial / European pallets can be handled on either the long or short face, which make
them known as ‘four way entry’ pallets.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. The orientation of pallet is important. Note the direction of pallet entry and ensure
that pallet is supported by pallet rails on the sides parallel to the entry direction. That
is along the bearer length for the Australian Pallet and short sides for the other three
pallets.
2. Whichever pallet your installation has been designed for it is important that only the
correct pallet be entered into the installation. It is dangerous to mix or enter any
other pallet style or size other than those the system has been designed for.
LOAD ON THE PALLET
The stability of the load on the pallet is important. Ideally loads will be shrink-wrapped or banded in
preference to lose stacking. There should not be any loose wrapping or banding on the bottom of
the pallet. Interlocking of individual items is better than an un-structured placement.
Any load overhang (if permitted) should be even on both sides of the pallet.
Ideally loads should be perpendicular and not lean, however this is rarely practical and the
following deviation is acceptable:
Pallet height up to 2000mm: Max. 1% of the pallet height.
Pallet height between 2000 and 3000mm: Max. 20mm.