Footprint: what to establish
Specify millimetres and the overall footprint before discussing loaded height. Keep the height of the base separate from the finished consignment height and confirm that packaging stays within its planned outline.
The question to answer first
What are the base dimensions and the maximum finished load height?
Record the answer alongside the size and condition of the proposed base. Include any receiver specification, because it can affect the decision before price or quantity is discussed.
| Buying decision | 1200 × 800 pallet dimensions |
|---|---|
| Main question | What are the base dimensions and the maximum finished load height? |
| Load information | Packed dimensions, total mass and the positions where the load contacts the deck. |
| Site information | Receiving requirements, handling equipment and storage support. |
| Order information | Quantity, delivery postcode and unloading arrangements. |
Apply the decision to a real load
Bottled beer places glass, liquid and cardboard on the same base. Describe the case footprint and the intended layer pattern so deck support follows the case edges.
A case overhanging the edge is vulnerable to impact and compression during handling. Use the Grade A Euro pallets guide for bottled beer to relate this question to a specific consignment.
Keep the specification clear
- Describe what is required rather than relying on a short commercial product name.
- Separate confirmed requirements from preferences and unanswered questions.
- Obtain the supplier’s proposed specification and compare it with the receiving policy.
- Confirm suitability, availability and transport arrangements before placing the order.
For help preparing the enquiry, use the Euro pallet quotation brief. Browse new and recycled Euro pallet options or select your delivery destination.
