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For Adequate Cooling 



Vented bottoms and sides will equal the best cooling in field boxes. 

 Vent approximately 8 to 11 percent of either the side or bottom. 

 Unvented pallet boxes will provide approximately the cooling of hot 



packed standard pack boxes on pallets. 

 Stack with rows parallel to the airflow. 



Keep approximately 4 to 6 inches of free air space between rows. 

 Leave at least 6-inch air space along all walls. 



For Durability 



Use two-way entry pallet. 



Rough lumber will give more strength but then a liner must be used. 



Maximize nailing surface. 



Use dried lumber to give extra strength and nail holding capacity. 



If undried lumber is used, dry new pallet boxes slowly before use. 



Use straight grain lumber which is free of knots or has tight knots. 



Use screws, bolts, and glue for fastening if possible. 



Block bottom panel board against the pallet deck. 



Avoid positioning pallet boxes on irregular surfaces. 



Use a little extra care on the orchard pick up and stacking in storage. 



Top and bottom side panel boards need more width than middle boards. 



Do not start tilting before forks are clear through. 



Do not push or force pallet boxes with tips of forks. 



For Economy per unit of Capacity 



Use a two-way pallet. 



Use a low pallet with small fork entry space if for use in storage only 



Use as large pallet boxes as feasible. 



Buy in quantity on a bid basis with specified quality. 



Keep walls of pallet box thin. 



Use inside framing. 



For Ease of Handling 



Pallet boxes with diagonal or 2 by 4 corner posts are a little easier 



to position one on top of another. 

 High fork entry space is desirable in orchard, not less than 3^ inches. 

 In orchard, position pallet for easy fork entry. 



For Choosing Dimensions 



Select the height to fit the storage ceiling height but definitely not 



over 36 inches. 

 Consider the distances between posts or columns, post centers in 



selecting length and width of pallet boxes. 

 Keep as close as possible to 48 inches in width and length but keep 



within legal highway limits. 

 Consider ceiling height of storage in selecting overall height of 



pallet box. 



