This European Standard specifies the manufacturing characteristics of flat re-usable wooden 1000 mm × 1200 mm, double deck, non-reversible, 4-way entry, 9 block skid and perimeter base pallets suitable for transport, storage, handling or exchange use. It also gives some requirements for manufacture and marking and addresses the issue of safety.
EN 13698-2:2009 Referenced Document
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EN 13698-2:2009 history
2009EN 13698-2:2009 Pallet production specification - Part 2: Construction specification for 1000 mm x 1200 mm flat wooden pallets
2003EN 13698-2:2003 Pallet production specification - Part 2: Construction specification for 1000 mm x 1200 mm flat wooden pallets