No. 2 lumber is a standard pallet construction grade with moderate defects.
Detailed Definition
No. 2 lumber, graded by ALSC-accredited agencies (PLIB, SPIB), allows knots up to specific sizes, splits within tolerance, and other minor defects. The dominant grade for standard pallet construction.
Authoritative Sources
- American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC): the committee that accredits lumber grading agencies under the US Department of Commerce voluntary product standard PS 20.
- Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau (PLIB): the lumber grading agency accredited by the American Lumber Standard Committee for Pacific softwoods used in pallet production.
- Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB): the lumber grading authority for Southern Yellow Pine, the most common pallet stock in the US Southeast.
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Can United States Pallets handle pallet glossary for high-volume national operations?
Yes. Standing-order programs for national operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
What documentation accompanies pallet glossary loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
What's the minimum order quantity for pallet glossary?
50 pallets per order minimum on buy-side. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Volume tiers kick in automatically as cumulative monthly volume increases - 500+/week accounts qualify for standing-order programs with reserved delivery slots.
Does United States Pallets ship pallet glossary to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
