Comparison of damage to wood pallets in use with damages occurring using the Virginia Tech FasTrack simulation of pallet use

The durability of a pallet affects the amount use can withstand before functionality is lost. A reliable prediction be used to determine effect performance on supply chain operating costs. objective this research was correlate damage modes, location, severity, and frequency observed for in field, damages during Virginia Tech’s FasTrack simulation system. Several 1219 mm x 1016 (48 40 inch) stringer class wooden pallets field were inspected damages, results compared historical information from FasTrack. behavior did not change different levels which indicates that fail as initial worsens due prolonged use. Inspected showed high occurrence notches bottom lead deckboards. Pallets tested via exhibited significantly more top deck end board less than field.