Benefits of ISPM 15 Heat Treatment on Wood Pallets
ISPM 15 heat treatment protects the wood pallets from invasive species while crossing international borders. The international export standards mandates that ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets be used for exports.
In ISPM heat treatment chambers, propane or natural gas is used. The wood is kept enclosed in the chamber for 30 mins after being brought to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius. The temperature is monitored with the help of probes placed inside the pallets. Computerized technology ensures that the process is fool-proof. Let us look at some of the benefits provided by the heat treatment method for wooden pallets.
Sterilization
This is an essential requirement for ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets as insects are being carried in wooden pallets and they can cause infection among those handling the pallets.
Reduces The Weight Of The Pallets Heat treatment absorbs the moisture and lightens the weight of the pallet. Although there is no drastic weight loss, the small reductions can add up to the following: ●
Fuel usage is reduced
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More products can be loaded.
Meet The Export Requirements As mentioned above only ISPM-15 certified wood crates are allowed to cross borders. This regulation prevents unknown species from destroying a foreign environment.
Mold And Bacteria Are Kept At Bay As wood is a porous material it absorbs moisture quite easily. Bacteria and mould can attack such porous surfaces quite easily. These in turn are transferred to the products being carried on the pallet. Pest control in UAE provides suitable heat treatment procedures which ensure that the products are not rejected on the grounds of unsanitary conditions. We hope understood the significance of having ISPM 15 heat-treated wooden pallet.
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