{"id":1042,"date":"2026-08-11T13:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T05:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kusagj0807.model\/?p=1042"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:05:41","slug":"clean-hot-air-furnace-installed-in-canada-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodymech.com\/vi\/blog\/clean-hot-air-furnace-installed-in-canada-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pal\u1ec7t M\u1ef9 v\u00e0 Pal\u1ec7t Ch\u00e2u \u00c2u: K\u00edch th\u01b0\u1edbc ch\u1ec9 l\u00e0 b\u1ec1 ngo\u00e0i \u2013 3 \u0111i\u1ec3m kh\u00e1c bi\u1ec7t th\u1ef1c s\u1ef1 n\u00e0y \u1ea3nh h\u01b0\u1edfng \u0111\u1ebfn c\u00e1c l\u00f4 h\u00e0ng c\u1ee7a b\u1ea1n"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to international trade, pallets are the first “gateway” your goods must pass through. Even though both are solid wood pallets, US-standard (GMA 48″\u00d740″) and Euro-standard (EUR\/EPAL 1200\u00d7800) pallets differ completely in dimensions, construction, and certification systems. Choose the wrong one, and you risk lower container utilization, higher freight costs, or worse \u2013 cargo rejection at destination and costly claims.
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Below is a full breakdown of the basic parameters, core differences, and practical selection logic.
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1. First, Get to Know the Two Pallet Types<\/strong>
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Decision Question<\/td>\nSelection Guideline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2460 What is the destination of your goods?<\/td>\nTo Europe \u2192 use Euro 1200\u00d7800; to North America \u2192 use US 48″\u00d740″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2461 Does your client require exchangeable\/returnable pallets?<\/td>\nYes \u2192 must use EPAL-certified Euro pallets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2462 Are forklift operations frequent in the warehouse?<\/td>\nYes \u2192 prefer 4-way entry (Euro or block-type US)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2463 Is your shipment volume large?<\/td>\nIn a 40-ft container single layer: US holds about 20\u201321 pallets, Euro about 23\u201325. For regular large-volume shipments, Euro’s container-space advantage becomes significant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2464 Do you need to recover pallet costs via the European pool system?<\/td>\nYes \u2192 choose EPAL-certified Euro (higher unit cost but recyclable and resellable, more cost-effective in the long run)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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2. Three Core Differences That Directly Affect Your Shipments<\/strong>
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\uff081\uff09Certification logic: market-driven vs. standard-driven
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The US GMA pallet is a “market-driven” standard. 48″\u00d740″ is merely the de facto size used in North America \u2013 there is no mandatory certification. Quality is graded by condition (Grade A\/B), and prices are relatively flexible.
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The Euro pallet is “standard-driven.” Only pallets manufactured under EPAL production license, strictly following technical specifications and bearing the EPAL mark, qualify as genuine Euro pallets and can enter the European pallet exchange system. Counterfeit EPAL markings do appear on the market \u2013 fake marks can be refused entry or even destroyed in Europe. Always source from authorized manufacturers.
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\uff082\uff09Forklift entry: 2-way vs. 4-way
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US pallets are mainly stringer type; the standard construction typically allows only 2-way entry (front and back). Euro pallets use a 9-block construction, allowing 4-way entry from all sides.<\/p>\n

For warehouses with frequent forklift or pallet jack operations, or for automated storage systems, the flexibility of 4-way entry is a clear advantage \u2013 which is a key reason why European warehouses generally prefer Euro pallets.
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\uff083\uff09Circulation model: single-use vs. exchangeable
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North America does not have a unified pallet exchange pool. US pallets are mostly single-use or go into recycling channels \u2013 suitable for “one-way” shipments.<\/p>\n

Europe has a mature EPAL pallet pool system: certified Euro pallets can be exchanged, repaired, and recirculated along the supply chain. If your client’s supply chain involves multiple points within Europe, exchangeable EPAL pallets can save both parties considerable pallet costs.
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3. Selection Decision: Five Questions to Guide You<\/strong>
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Kh\u00eda c\u1ea1nh<\/td>\nUS GMA Pallet<\/td>\nEuro EUR\/EPAL Pallet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n48″\u00d740″ (1219\u00d71016 mm)<\/td>\n1200\u00d7800 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/td>\nApprox. 140 mm<\/td>\n144 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Construction<\/td>\nMainly stringer type (3 stringers); also block type<\/td>\n9-block type (9 blocks + 3 stringer boards)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forklift entry<\/td>\nStringer type: usually 2-way; notched\/block type: 4-way<\/td>\nFull 4-way entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deck board layout<\/td>\nFlexible, no mandatory standard<\/td>\nStandardized: 5 top boards + 3 bottom boards, total 11 boards, 78 nails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Self-weight<\/td>\n16\u201332 kg<\/td>\nApprox. 25 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dynamic \/ static load<\/td>\nApprox. 1270 kg \/ 2500 kg<\/td>\n1500 kg \/ 4000 kg (bottom stack not exceeding 5500 kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Markings & certification<\/td>\nIPPC heat-treatment mark (ISPM15)<\/td>\nIPPC + EUR mark + EPAL license number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Circulation system<\/td>\nNo unified pallet pool; mostly single-use or recycled<\/td>\nEPAL pallet pool; exchangeable and repairable in Europe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\n4. Compliance Red Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

All solid wood pallets for export must undergo ISPM15 heat treatment (HT) or fumigation and bear the IPPC mark. Euro pallets additionally require both EPAL and EUR markings.<\/p>\n

Missing markings can result in return or even destruction of the entire shipment \u2013 this is a hard requirement with no exceptions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summary<\/strong>
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\u2022 Destination determines the direction: North America \u2192 US standard; Europe \u2192 Euro standard.
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\u2022 If your client requires pallets to circulate within Europe and be exchangeable\/returnable, you must use EPAL-certified Euro pallets.
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\u2022 For one-way exports with no return requirement, either US or non-certified Euro pallets can be chosen flexibly based on cost.
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V\u1ec1 ch\u00fang t\u00f4i<\/strong>
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