Pallet Repair Guidelines - Grade 2 GMA

A Grade 2 GMA (Grocery Manufacturers Association) pallet has stringer damage and has been repaired by attaching a companion stringer (plug) alongside the damaged one. The standard class 2 reconditioned pallet generally has multiple repaired stringers. The deckboard configuration is not always consistent since the pallet has been repaired several times.

Grade 2 pallet repair appearance standards are clean, not washed

Grade 2 pallet repair stringers standards are all stringers will be solid

Grade 2 pallet reconditioning deckboards specifications are that the top and bottom boards will vary within industry tolerance

Grade 2 GMA pallet specifications for nails are that no nail heads will be protruding or raised above deck surface



 

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