STANDARD FOUR-WAY WOOD PALLET

The standard four-way pallet (fig. 9-2) is a nine-post wood pallet that provides four-way entry for forklift and pallet trucks. The wings (overhang) at each end allow

Figure 9-2.-Standard four-way pallet.

Figure 9-3.-Mk 3 Mod 0 pallet.

sling installations. The slots in the two top-deck members are used to install steel strapping, which provides load restraint. The pallet measures 48 inches in length and 40 inches in width. It has a safe working load (SWL) of 4,000 pounds. It is a general-purpose pallet used primarily for shipment of domestic unit loads of ordnance.

MK 3 MOD 0 PALLET

The Mk 3 Mod 0 pallet (fig. 9-3) is a steel wire weldment. The deck is made of steel wire, formed into a grid pattern of 2-inch squares, and is welded to the deck supports. Nine steel deck supports are welded to the bearing plates and to the deck. The complete pallet is galvanized. The pallet measures 48 inches in length and 40 inches in width. It has an SWL of 4,000 pounds.

The Mk 3 Mod 0 pallet is a general-purpose, four-way pallet used to handle unit loads aboard ship and at shore stations. A forklift or pallet truck is used to transport and stack loads. It is also used to hoist loads by using pallet slings. The Mk 3 Mod 0 pallet is used for fleet issue unit loads.

MK 12 MOD 1 PALLET

The Mk 12 Mod 1 pallet (fig. 9-4) is a steel wire and formed sheet steel weldment. It consists of a deck, supports, and runners. The deck is made of steel wire bent and assembled into a grid pattern of 2.5-inch

Figure 9-4.-Mk 12 Mod 1 material handling pallet.

squares. The deck is welded to supports and runners. Steel edge strips protect the wire endings. The pallet measures 45.5 inches in length and 35 inches in width. It has an SWL of 4,000 pounds.

The Mk 12 Mod 1 pallet is a four-way pallet used to palletize weapon components and containers for storage, handling, and shipping. This pallet is used to transport and stack loads, by using a forklift or pallet truck, and to hoist loads by using pallet slings. The Mk 12 Mod 1 pallet is used for fleet issue unit loads.