Grade A used Euro pallets
EPAL class A, used
The first of the three EPAL classes.
See Grade A used Euro pallets →
Grade B used Euro pallets for sale (1200 x 800 mm)
A Grade B used Euro pallet is a used 1200 x 800 x 144 mm EPAL Euro pallet sorted into class B, the second of the three classes in EPAL's quality classification. We deliver Grade B Euro pallets across the UK.
Also sold as B-grade. It is the everyday used EPAL pallet for warehousing, distribution and inter-depot runs, and every quote names the class and the delivered price.
Grade B used Euro pallet specification
A Grade B used Euro pallet keeps the EPAL Euro pallet build of 1200 x 800 x 144 mm, 11 boards, 9 blocks and 78 nails, with four-way entry.
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 1200 x 800 x 144 mm
- Condition
- Used, EPAL class Balso sold as B-grade
- Construction
- 11 boards, 9 blocks, 78 nails
- Deck and bottom boards
- 22 to 24 mm thick
- Material
- WoodEPAL excludes poplar wood
- Entry
- Four-way
- Weight
- About 25 kg
- Safe working load
- 1,500 kgEPAL rating for a fit-for-use EPAL Euro pallet
- Bottom pallet of a laden stack
- Up to 5,500 kgon a solid, even surface
- Marks
- EPAL oval marks, IPPC mark, EPAL control stapleplus a repair marking nail on repaired pallets
- Finish
- Typically more signs of handling than Grade A
- Typical uses
- Everyday warehousing, distribution and inter-depot runs
The 78 nails sit in a fixed pattern that keeps the pallet rigid on the diagonal, and the bottom boards are chamfered on the upper edge of both long sides. Every board and block measurement, and the euro pallet height, is in our sizes guide.
What Grade B means for a used Euro pallet
Grade B means the pallet sits in class B, the second of three classes (A, B and C) in the quality classification EPAL published in November 2021 for used EPAL Euro pallets.
EPAL's quality guide lists criteria such as wood moisture of 22% or less, no contamination and blocks skewed by no more than 1 cm, and shows which class each criterion belongs to in a chart. Every pallet is inspected against EPAL's rules before we sell it as class B. Grade B stock typically shows more signs of handling than Grade A.
A class B pallet also has to stay exchangeable. EPAL rules a pallet out of exchange in six cases.
- A board is missing, or broken across or diagonally.
- A board is splintered so that more than one nail shank shows.
- A block is missing, or split so that more than one nail shank shows.
- Twisted blocks stand out by more than 10 mm.
- The pallet no longer meets its safe working load, or contamination could affect the payload.
- Unacceptable components are used.
A repair on an EPAL pallet is made only by an EPAL-licensed repairer, with dimensionally accurate components, and the repaired pallet carries a repair marking nail. EPAL's terms of exchange still apply when no class is agreed. The three classes are set side by side in our guide, pallet grades explained.
How much weight does a Grade B Euro pallet hold?
A Grade B Euro pallet holds a 1,500 kg safe working load while it stays fit for use, and the bottom pallet of a laden stack carries up to 5,500 kg on a solid, even surface, according to EPAL.
1,500 kgsafe working load of one fit-for-use EPAL Euro pallet
5,500 kgon the bottom pallet of a laden stack, solid floor
A pallet whose safe working load is no longer met falls out of EPAL exchange, so the rating holds only for sound class B stock. Tell us the load weight, and the rack type if the pallets go into racking, and we check the load against the pallets on your quote. The full method is in the guide to how much weight a pallet can hold.
Grade B used Euro pallets for export
A Grade B Euro pallet shipped abroad, or from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, needs ISPM 15 treatment and a legible ISPM 15 mark, and a used pallet stays compliant only while the mark stays legible.
- Heat treatment
- 56°C at the core for 30 minutes
- Mark position
- Both central blocks, long sides
- Certificate
- Cannot replace the mark
- EPAL has made the IPPC mark mandatory on its pallets since 1 January 2010, and EPAL prohibits methyl bromide treatment.
- Heat treatment holds the wood at 56°C for at least 30 continuous minutes through the whole profile, core included, according to the GOV.UK guidance on wood packaging material for import and export.
- An ISPM 15 marked pallet stays compliant as long as the mark stays legible, and a repaired pallet needs re-treatment and re-marking before export.
- A legible mark removes the need for a separate phytosanitary certificate; a certificate cannot replace the mark.
Tick the heat-treatment box on the quote for any load leaving Great Britain, and we heat treat the pallets so they carry the ISPM 15 mark. Treated pallets in other sizes are listed under heat treated pallets.
Grade B Euro pallet delivery and price
There is no minimum order for Grade B Euro pallets, and each load is priced to your postcode, with the pallets and delivery in one figure.
- Your postcode
- Sets the delivery price and the day we can deliver
- Minimum order
- None; quote for the exact quantity you need
- Unloading
- Tell us if you have a forklift on site or need a tail-lift lorry
- Mixed orders
- Grade B with Grade A, Grade C or new EPAL pallets on one delivery, each stacked apart
- Lead time
- Usually 1 to 3 working days; the date is confirmed on every quote
- Price follows
- The class, the quantity, heat treatment and the delivery distance
Does a Grade B Euro pallet cost less than Grade A? Yes. A Grade B Euro pallet costs less than a Grade A or a new EPAL pallet, and more than Grade C.
Get a Grade B Euro pallet quote
A Grade B Euro pallet quote names the class, the quantity and the delivered price, so tell us the quantity, whether the load is for export or racking, and where it is going.
- Quantitya one-off order or a regular delivery
- Exportwhether the pallets need the ISPM 15 mark
- Rackingthe rack type, for racked loads
- Deliverypostcode, the date you need them and any access limits
More Euro pallets for sale
Every Euro pallet we sell shares the 1200 x 800 mm footprint; the class, the licence and the build set the difference.
Grade C used Euro pallets
EPAL class C, used
The third EPAL class and the lowest-cost class.
See Grade C used Euro pallets →
Unstamped Euro pallets
No EPAL licence
The Euro footprint without the licence; board count, weight and load vary by maker.
See Unstamped Euro pallets →Every class and build is set side by side on our Euro pallets for sale page. Grades in other sizes, UK standard included, are under used pallets for sale.
Grade B Euro pallet FAQs
What is the difference between Grade A and Grade B Euro pallets?
Grade A is EPAL class A and Grade B is EPAL class B, on the same used 1200 x 800 x 144 mm EPAL build. Our Grade B stock typically shows more signs of handling.
Where can I buy Grade B Euro pallets near me?
We deliver Grade B Euro pallets to any UK site a lorry can reach, with no minimum order. Tell us the quantity and the delivery date.
Can I order Grade A and Grade B Euro pallets on one delivery?
Yes. Grade A and Grade B Euro pallets travel on one delivery, so outbound loads get Grade A and internal moves get Grade B. Name both on one quote.
Are Grade B Euro pallets EPAL pallets?
Yes. A Grade B Euro pallet is a used EPAL Euro pallet sorted into class B, so it keeps the EPAL build of 1200 x 800 x 144 mm.
