Strength
Will the pallet hold the expected load?
Durability
Will the pallet survive trip demands?
Compatibility
Will the pallet fit equipment in use?
Put your Pallet to the Test
Most pallets endure rigorous challenges. Some are subjected to the hazards of travel by land, sea or air. Others may be exposed to natural enemies like moisture, heat, cold or insects. Still others face risks by handling and storage equipment.
Vibration
Compression
Impact
Environmental
When is the Best Time to Test Packaging?
The short answer is anytime.
Testing is used most often for correcting product damage, meeting customer demands and launching new products.
Talk to a Pallet ProASTM International
American Society for Testing and Materials
ISTA
International Safe Transit Association
NMFTA
National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.
TAPPI
Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
NWPCA
National Wooden Pallet & Container Association
CUSTOM
Testing developed for your unique environments.
Testing Saves Time and Money
You're in good hands. Nelson Company is staffed with wood science specialists and packaging engineers experienced in pallet testing. Our Technical Director even served as Director of The Virginia Tech Center for Unit Load Design and is a current member of its Advisory Board.
You already know palletized products are traveling faster and farther than ever before. As a result, you're probably experiencing transit challenges. Plus, warehouses and distribution centers are racking more product to keep pace with storage demands. A failure anywhere in your supply chain quickly slows operations and profits.
Testing your pallet or unit load helps to manage risk and optimize practices in your supply chain. Partner with Nelson Company to test your pallets and crates at the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design and other premier packaging lab locations throughout the US.
