What is ISO 8611 ‑ 1 - Flat pallet test methods about?
Pallets allow supply chain operators to move several products in one trip using material handling equipment, such as forklifts.
ISO 8611 ‑ 1 is an International Standard that discusses pallets for materials handling.
ISO 8611 ‑ 1 is the first part of the ISO 8611 multi-series, and specifies the test methods available for evaluating new flat pallets for materials handling.
The test methods are split into groups for:
Nominal load testing
Maximum working load testing
Durability comparison testing
Note 1: ISO 8611 ‑ 1 does not apply to pallets with a fixed superstructure or a rigid, self-supporting container that can be mechanically attached to the pallet and which contributes to the strength of the pallet.
Note 2: Specific tests for determining load capa...
BS EN ISO 8611-1:2022 Referenced Document
EN 13183-2 Moisture content of a piece of sawn timber - Part 2: Estimation by electrical resistance method
ISO 12777-1 Methods of test for pallet joints — Part 1: Determination of bending resistance of pallet nails, other dowel-type fasteners and staples AMENDMENT 1
ISO 2244 Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Horizontal impact tests
ISO 445 Pallets for materials handling - Vocabulary
ISO 8611-2:2021 Pallets for materials handling — Flat pallets — Part 2: Performance requirements and selection of tests
BS EN ISO 8611-1:2022 history
2022BS EN ISO 8611-1:2022 Pallets for materials handling. Flat pallets. Test methods
2013BS EN ISO 8611-1:2012 Pallets for materials handling. Flat pallets. Test methods
2004BS EN ISO 8611-1:2004 Pallets for materials handling - Flat pallets - Test methods