Evaluation of Methods of Assembling Pallets.
Abstract
The performance of pallets assembled by various methods--with nails, staples, or synthetic elastomeric adhesives--was evaluated by testing pallet corners statically and dynamically (impact). In addition to the assembly methods, other variables investigated were species and moisture content at time of assembly. The species were red oak, Douglas-fir, hickory, yellow-poplar, and aspen. Moisture contents at time of assembly ranged from 12 percent (dry) to more than 30 percent (green). Hardened pallet nails, slightly thinner and shorter than the standard helically threaded pallet nail, performed better than did the standard nail, especially in the impact tests of pallet corners. Results of tests of both the corners and the complete pallets confirmed that the slender nails were superior to the standard pallet nail. Pallets assembled with pneumatically driven plastic-coated staples (2-1/2-in. legs, 15-gage wire) performed adequately as did the pallets assembled with two of four synthetic elastomeric adhesives. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0768726
Entities
People
- R. S. Kurtenacker
Organizations
- Forest Products Laboratory