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Many wooden pallets are used daily to transport goods and products. Itu2019s no surprise that a lot of companies handle their business by making use of wooden pallets. But many businesses question whether wooden pallets are safe to use.
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What to Look For When Checking Pallet Quality? Many wooden pallets are used daily to transport goods and products. It’s no surprise that a lot of companies handle their business by making use of wooden pallets. But many businesses question whether wooden pallets are safe to use. Pallet Upcycling: Safer Treatment Methods Wooden pallets, which are manufactured in Canada, generally undergo a pest control treatment known as heat treatment. It involves heating the pallet to 60 °C for almost 30 minutes in the kiln. Beware Of Old Appearances Oak and cherry wood release sap during the curing process. This sap usually coats the wood in a dark stain that makes pallets look old. But the heat-treating process won’t compromise the durability and strength of the pallets. Kiln-dried pallets won’t harm your health. Do Not Use MB Pallets Methyl bromide fumigation (MB) is a kind of strong pesticide that is linked to ozone layer depletion and human health issues. It kills species such as pine beetles. But now this treatment is banned in Canada as it causes huge health risks to workers handling these pallets. Red Pallets, Blue Pallets, or Brown Pallets? Pallets can last up to ten years. Pallets from S&B Pallets Ltd can be maintained for various uses. Colored pallets like red, blue, or brown wood pallets for sale usually come from the pallet firm.
These colored pallets for saleare owned by rental companies. They don’t usually treat the pallets with methyl bromide. The rental pallets are used mainly for international shipping. A few countries fumigate the incoming pallets. But not all countries are compliant with international standards. Ensure you use a mask to stay away from inhaling any pollutants or particles. Don’t use the pallets for indoor projects such as a coffee table, pallet furniture, or a headboard, unless they're from a reliable source. Contact: Vijay Konesh S&B Pallets 1300 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, ON M1P 2X9 (416) 615 0959 info@sandb.ca https://www.sandb.ca/