Heat treated pallets are required for all wooden packaging materials used in international shipments. Not only sound education but his alertness and dedication too are the most required things.
“Heat treated” refers to wood that is specifically used to kill wood-boring insects and pathogens. This process involves heating the wood to a core temperature of 56 ° C (133 ° F) for at least 30 minutes. Heat-treated wood is commonly used to make packaging and shipping products (pallets, crates, skids, etc.) for international trade.
If your building project is more local, creating a bed garden in your backyard or a new compost bin, for example – heat treated wood is a good choice.
Wood pallets are made from organic materials trees. Trees do not grow in a sterile environment. The soil in which they are attached, the air they are surrounded by, and the water they absorb is not only full of nourishing material, but also an abundance of insects. These insects, whether mature or in the larval stage, unfortunately, all move very easily from one part of the world to another in the wood of their living pallets.
That’s why governments, environmentalists, and pallet makers have resorted to various methods to kill pallets during the production phase so that they will not be introduced to places where they did not originate and are not related.
Which Pallet is popular to use?
Although it is technically a hardwood, poplar is one of the softest woods commercially available. It is easy to cut and nail and has the same grain pattern. But, it does not finish very well and it is rarely used for cabinet level wood work or where the appearance of natural wood is important. Instead, it is often used to make crates, pallets, furniture frames, and paper. It is readily available at lumber shops and home improvement centers and is one of the least expensive woods you can buy. Painted, it can be DIY wood suitable for use in household projects such as shelves and simple trimming.
Heat-treated Pallets with Silica Gel offer a variety of advantages over other pallets, making them the perfect choice for all your shipping and storage needs.
- Eliminate Pests & Fungi
One of the eco-friendly uses of heat-treated pellets is that they kill insects and bacteria that can be harmful to the local wood population. Just because a piece of wood is dead does not mean that there is nothing alive in it. With standard pallets, harmful diseases and insect eggs can live on wood pallets and spread to infect other pallets and native trees. With heat-treated pallets, the wood is heated so such harmful infections are killed.
- Rated for International trade
Because heat-treated pallets are free of potential fungi, diseases and pests, they can be used for international trade. Standard pallets cannot be used for such trades because of the risk of pests and diseases spreading to areas where they are not native and can be destructive to native trees. For international trade or even trade on state lines, heat-treated pallets are essential.
- Lasts Longer than Standard Pallets
Because moisture is removed from heat-treated pallets, they last longer than normal pallets. Standard pallets are easily exposed to moisture and elements and can rot and rot. Heat-treated pallets are more durable because they are treated to better withstand the rigors of pallet use. Because the moisture is removed, the heat-treated pallets weigh less than the standard pallets, which means lower equipment tax and saving shipping costs for all the trade you can do with the treated pallets.
- Easy to Recycle and Reuse
Because heat-treated pallets are marked in this way, they can be easily recycled and reused without the need for fresh treatment or marking. Because standard pallets wear faster and have no marks on them, they are more difficult to reuse and because of their heavy wear during use, they cannot survive the healing process. Thus heat-treated pallets are environmentally useful for preventing the spread of invasive species and reduce the use of freshly cut wood by reusing wood.
- According to international shipping
Heat-treated pallets receive the ISPM-15 stamp, which enables packaging to carry goods abroad. Pallets that do not bear the ISPM-15 stamp may be placed at the port, causing a delay in transportation or a complete loss.
- Less resistant to mold and bacteria
Mold thrives in humid environments, and wood is an unsafe material that absorbs moisture. Although mold does not cause much damage to wood, it can be transferred to wood packaging products. Heat-treated wood will draw water out of it and make it more resistant to moisture.
- Weight loss
As the heat treatment process reduces the moisture content, the pallets feel lighter. It may not make much difference if you are only sending one or two pallets, but if you are sending large quantities at the same time, the savings may increase.
- Eco-friendliness
By better protecting the wood and making it resistant to pests, the heat treatment process can make the wood pallet strong enough to be used over and over again. Not only do you reduce waste, but you also save money in the long run.
Are Heat Treated Pallets Useful?
Heat treated pallets last longer than other pallets, use fewer resources, are marked for international trade, prevent the spread of invasive species, are more durable and lightweight, and are superior to other pallets.
Conclusion
Heat-treated pallets are the best choice for the eco-friendly pallet option that prevents the spread of pests and saves money through long shelf life and low weight on shipping. Save money on shipping and pallet purchases while getting stronger and more reliable use of your investment.
Adtec is committed to playing its part in ensuring the supply of safe and sanitary pallets for the use of its customers, and they have the capability to produce as many heat treated pallets as needed. If your company needs heat treated pallets in any number, please contact them and they can talk about how they can meet this need together.