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 Abstract. Over 2 billion board feet of pallet material is currently being reused in repaired pallets every year. This will continue to grow if pallets are properly repaired and sold for proper uses. In this research program we are testing used parts, repaired parts, repaired pallets, new repairs, and a potential pallet repaired to an industry standard so that reuse will continue and grow. Our research results are making an impact in helping the retrieval / repair industry grow and reduce the amount of new wood needed for pallets. Futher research, hopefully will result in our ability to design repaired pallets for specific uses.

Marshall S. White (VA Tech), John W. Clark (VA Tech), and Philip A. Araman

 


Accomplishments

  • Research has been completed comparing new and used parts
  • Research has been completed comparing new and three classes of repaired pallets
  • Research has been completed on the use of metal connector plates to repair broken stringers
  • Research has been completed testing the use of metal connector plates to splice stringer parts
  • Research has been completed testing CPR repaired pallets
  • We have been recommended for a USDA award for our efforts

Current and Future Work

  • Complete CPR pallet test and other papers for publication
  • Recommend modifications to the CPR standards
  • The development of a repaired pallet design program for specific uses

Technology Transfer Efforts

  • We have published over 10 papers on the above subjects
  • We have made over 25 presentations on the above subjects

William H. Sardo, Jr. Pallet And Container Research Laboratory

 

 

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