TDL - Special Applications - Pallets & Bins

APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Engineered Wood Pallets - A Solid Value
Describes the benefits and design flexibility of engineered wood pallets. (Form B695 - 6 pages)


Industrial Use Guide: Plywood Pallets in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
This Industrial Use Guide includes description of slave pallet features, grade specifications and design recommendations. It has been converted to a web-based document, and is no longer available in print. (Form S225 - 20 pages)


Plywood Pallets
Research Report 107. A progress report on test programs in both laboratory and service. (Form R230 - 60 pages)


Technical Note: Plywood for Pallet Blocks
Suggestions for pallet blocks of built-up plywood. (Form A211 - 2 pages)


Plywood for Pallet Blocks
Research Report 136. Describes test program involving impact resistance of built-up plywood blocks with various fastener configurations. (Form A225 - 20 pages)


APA Panel-Deck Block Pallet Design and Specifications
Data File includes specification recommendations for block pallet designs. (Form V691 - 4 pages)


Technical Note: Design of Plywood Pallets for Rack Storage
Design method for plywood stringer and block pallets intended for storage in warehouse racks. (Form L210 - 3 pages)


Technical Note: Slave Pallets -- Four Corner Supports and Four Point Loads
Includes design recommendations and Slave Pallet properties. This Technical Note has been converted to a web-based document and is no longer available in print. (Form G220 - 8 pages)


Pallet Facts: Ergonomics and Safety
This fact sheet provides a summary of OSHA's lifting recommendations and how engineered wood helps meet the guidelines. (Form D695 - 1 page)


Pallet Facts: Export Economics
This one-pager separates fact from fiction on the state of phytosanitary regulations for N. American based exporters. (Form D696 - 1 page)


Pallet Facts: Pallet Finance
This document covers a number of cost factors to aid the buying decision lease. Also addresses the type of pallet to purchase. (Form D697 - 1 page)


Pallet Facts: Fire Safety
(Form D698 - 1 page)


Case Study: Home Depot
Plywood panel-deck pallets were the only solution for the automated storage and retrieval systems at this warehouse. (Form X145 - 2 pages)


Containers and Bins
Design and specification recommendations for APA's Big Bin and Slim Bin and several proprietary containers. (Form X235 - 16 pages)


APA Collapsible Bin Design and Fabrication
Data File describes features and fabrication details for Big Bin and Slim Bin. (Form X350 - 4 pages)


Case Study: Peshastin Hi-Up Growers
Plywood bins are used repeatedly by this Washington apple grower. (Form W130 - 2 pages)


Case Study: Diamond Fruit
Describes how plywood bins have been used for as long as 37 years to store and transport fruit. (Form W135 - 2 pages)


Case Study: Bell and Howell
Plywood pallets and containers are used to ship a variety of fragile mail processing systems. (Form X125 - 2 pages)


Case Study: Boeing
A variety of plywood container designs are manufactured to ship high-value aerospace components. (Form X130 - 2 pages)


Case Study: Associated Chemists
Reusable oriented strand board containers with liners are a cost-effective solution for this chemical company. (Form X135 - 2 pages)