Wooden pallets have widespread use and are built, mainly, in the five models described below. Although the 800 x 1,200 mm Euro pallet is the most used pallet size, there are also other common measurements, which include the 1,000 in x 1,200 mm and the 1,200 x 1,200 mm pallets. According to the type of load, especially in the sector distributing consumer products, 600 x 800 mm in pallets are also frequent, and called half pallets as they are half the size of a Euro pallet.

Pallet Type 1

This is the most commonly used model and is the only one that can be used interchangeably in all storage systems, as long as its skids (the lower supports bearing the flat platform where the load will rest) are perpendicular to the beams of the racking units, the support rails or the roller conveyors.

In each case they must be handled using the side which makes this possible (see the illustration above):

• Side A: storage in a pallet racking unit, live racks and with roller push-back.

• Side B: Storage in drive-in pallet racks, push-back with trolleys and Pallet Shuttle systems. Cross-ties for pallets are required in pallet racking units. 

Any type of forklift or pallet handling element can easily handle these pallets.

They are ideal for automated warehouses.

The only precaution to be taken when using them is to ensure they are of the appropriate quality.

There is a European standard which specifies how they are produced. Pallets that meet these specifications are called europallets (see below).

Not all 800 x 1,200 mm pallets are europallets. Europallets are identified by a circular logo with the letters EUR inside.

1,000 x 1,200 mm and 1,200 x 1,200 mm pallets produced in accordance with europallet specifications and quality are called "europallet type".