Only exceptions to pallet sizes are

Only exceptions to pallet sizes are accepted if the product cannot be packed without overlap on a pallet of size 120x80cm because of the product dimensions and a specific loading device has therefore to be created(more details under No.4.3).Other materials, such as card or plastic, are not permitted to be used for a pallet.The pallet height for LUX must not exceed a height of 105cm including the pallet.For Euromate, the maximum height of 220cm including pallet must not be exceeded.Exceptions are only permitted if this height cannot be kept because of the product features/size of the product.Because of the basic size of 120x80cm, the maximum weight is 780kg per pallet.For display pallets, the weight per display is set correspondingly lower:80x60cm=390 kg and 60x40cm=195 kg.Figure 1 - Sample 600x400 palletWhen using wood, the requirements of guideline IPPC standard ISPM No.15 must be adhered to(see chapter 2.1. in the quality guideline).The requirements for Euro and one-way pallets are specified in the next chapters.The products on the cargo carrier must be packed tightly and interlocking on the pallet.The maximum overlap beyond the basic pallet dimension is 1cm on each side.Example of an unacceptable pallet with an overlap of >1cmIf possible, the product cartons must be stacked on the cargo carrier such that a straight, flat top is formed and it is possible for each cargo carrier to be stacked.A pyramid stack is only permitted if a straight top is not possible because of the sizes of the cartons.Column stacking:Pyramid stacking:Permitted, with conditions E.g. for set articlesThe finished loading unit must be secured by appropriate means. i.e. e.g. crate, shrinked, wrapped in order to best protect the goods and sales packaging.For extra-long goods or product components which at the same time have only a small width(e.g. long bars), additional measures have to be taken, which prevent the packaging from being damaged.Moreover, the following requirements are essential:Figure 3 Unacceptable load distributionIt must be ensured that the goods are distributed evenly on the cargo carrier.Heavy load on top of the cargo carrier is not permitted.Loading securing/shrink wrappingFigure 4 - Triple wrapping of pallet footFigure 5 - Dust protection, etc.Pallets need load securing and protection against moisture and dirt with stretch or shrink wrap.At least 70% of the pallet foot has be wrapped at least 3 times.Load securing, PP tape/crateFigure 6 - Example of a crateFigure 7 - Example of wrappingIf a product cannot be sufficiently secured with stretch film, other means can be used such as multiple wrapping with PP tapes(at least two tapes horizontally and vertically)or creation of a stable wood and metal crate in order to be able to guarantee damage-free transport in the entire logistics chain.The use of metal binders is prohibited!Figure 8 - Pallet heightThe maximum pallet height for Euromate deliveries is max. 2.20m incl. pallet and for LUX max. 1.05m incl. pallet.Figure 9 - Broken loading deviceTo reduce the risk of the load unit tipping, it must be ensured that it is sufficiently stable, so that save transport is guaranteed throughout the entire logistics handling.Individual load unitsFigure 10 - Unacceptable combination of two load unitsIndividual constructions of load units have to be unloadable individually.Any securing aids(e.g. manual combination of several load units to form one load unit)must be removable without considerable additional effort.Ocean and airfreightFigure 11:Structure of a pallet unit with sales packaging, which simultaneously serve as transport packaging(still without protection for the sides).3° overlap at the top of the stack3° overlap onto the pallet