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3.2.2.5. Presence of Copper Naphthenate preservative. When treated with Copper Naphthenate,
the wood shall show evidence of discoloration as specified in 4.4.4.
3.2.2.6. Concentration level. The concentration of the applicable preservatives shall be checked as
specified in 4.4.5 prior to utilization and every 8 hours of use thereafter.
3.2.3. Fasteners. The type, style, length, diameter and quantity per joint are dependent upon the
location and width and of the boards to be fastened. Fasteners shall be made of hardened steel with a
minimum Rockwell hardness of HRC 35. The fasteners shall be mechanically deformed (drive screw)
type conforming to ASTM F1667, Type I, Style 18 Pallet Nails (see 6.14). The fasteners shall be
helically threaded with a minimum of 4 flutes. The fastener point may be diamond or chisel provided the
width does not exceed the wire diameter. Length and size of fasteners shall be as specified in Table 2.
Table 2. Fastener schedule
Size: Length x Shank Diameter
Style of pallet
ASTM F1667 identification
3-1/4" x 0.135"
1, 1A, 1B
NL PL-10D
2-1/4" x 0.120"
1, 1A, 1B
NL PL-04D
1-5/8" x 0.120" 1
1, 1A, 1B
NL PL-02D
Notes: 1 Alternative nails: 1-1/2" x 0.120", NL PL-01D, shall be used when 3/4" thick
boards are utilized in construction.
3.3. Construction. The construction of pallets shall be as specified herein.
3.3.1. Design and construction. The design and construction of pallets shall be as specified herein
and in accordance with Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7 as applicable.
3.3.2. Component details.
3.3.2.1. Deckboards. Deckboards shall be sized to a uniform thickness. Pre-drilling of deckboards
of assembled pallets is at the option of the supplier. When specified in the contract or order, the top
deckboards shall have strap slots and shall extend the length of the board. See Figure 5, Figure 6, or
Figure 7 for strap slot locations and applicable sizes and tolerances.
3.3.2.2. Stringer boards. Stringer boards shall be sized to a uniform thickness. See Figure 5,
Figure 6, or Figure 7 for applicable sizes and tolerances.
3.3.2.3. Posts. Posts shall be cut square with sides and shall be sized to a uniform thickness. See
Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7 for applicable sizes and tolerances.
3.3.3. Assembly.
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