ISO 15629-2002 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 15629:2002 — Pallets for materials handling — Quality of fasteners for assembly of new and repair of used, flat, wooden pallets. Provides guidelines and minimum recommended performance levels for nails and staples used in the construction and repair of flat wooden pallets; covers physical descriptions, performance criteria and references to relevant test methods.

Abstract

ISO 15629 gives guidelines on nails and staples used in the assembly of new and repair of used wooden flat pallets. For the purposes of the standard, "fasteners" refers only to nails and staples. The document is both prescriptive and performance-based and specifies physical descriptions of fasteners together with minimum recommended performance levels.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed on review).
• Publication date: 2002-11 (November 2002).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 55.180.20 (Pallets for materials handling).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2002).
• Number of pages: 17.

Scope

Specifies requirements and guidance for the quality of nails and staples used to assemble new and to repair used flat wooden pallets. It addresses the physical characteristics of fasteners, minimum recommended performance criteria and points to relevant test methods for assessing separation resistance, bending and other properties relevant to pallet use and durability. The term "fasteners" in this standard is limited to nails and staples.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and scope: clarifies that "fasteners" refers to nails and staples only.
• Physical descriptions: standard sizes, shapes and material characteristics for pallet nails and staples.
• Minimum recommended performance levels: tables of recommended minimum quality values for withdrawal, head/crown pull-through and bending resistance.
• Test references and requirements: references to test methods (for example tests aligned with the ISO 12777 series) for separation resistance, static bending and impact-related assessments; specimen conditioning representative of pallet use is required for performance tests.
• Consideration of coatings: guidance to evaluate the effect of protective/coating finishes (corrosion resistance, drivability, separation resistance) on fastener performance.
• Prescriptive and performance-based approach: combines physical specification with minimum performance requirements to ensure suitability for pallet assembly and repair.

Typical use and users

Used by pallet manufacturers, pallet repair facilities, fastener (nail and staple) producers, procurement and quality assurance teams, testing laboratories and standards committees involved in materials handling and pallet safety. The standard helps purchasers and specifiers set minimum quality requirements and helps test laboratories evaluate compliance.

Related standards

Closely related to the ISO 12777 series (test methods for fasteners in pallets, including static bending and impact tests) and other ISO/TC 51 deliverables covering pallet design and testing. Users should consult the ISO 12777 parts for detailed test procedures referenced by ISO 15629.

Keywords

pallet, wooden pallet, fasteners, nails, staples, separation resistance, withdrawal resistance, head pull-through, bending resistance, drivability, coatings, ISO 15629:2002.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 15629:2002 is an International Standard that specifies quality and minimum performance recommendations for nails and staples used in assembling new and repairing used flat wooden pallets.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers physical descriptions of pallet fasteners (nails and staples), recommended minimum performance levels, and references to test methods and specimen conditioning appropriate for pallet applications. It does not cover fasteners other than nails and staples.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Pallet manufacturers and repairers, fastener manufacturers, procurement and QA staff, testing laboratories and standards developers concerned with pallet performance and safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in November 2002 (Edition 1), ISO 15629:2002 is listed as Published and was reviewed and confirmed during periodic reviews (the ISO record indicates confirmation on review, keeping this edition current). Users should verify the ISO catalogue for the latest confirmation/withdrawal status before purchase or citation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is associated with the ISO 12777 series of test methods for pallet fasteners (static bending, impact and separation-resistance tests) and falls under the work of ISO/TC 51 (Pallets for materials handling).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Pallet, fastener, nail, staple, separation resistance, withdrawal strength, head pull-through, bending resistance, drivability, coatings, quality requirements.