If you're pulling a pallet for maintenance we strongly recommend replacing the locks. All "A" and "B" locks should be immediately removed from service and upgraded to the "C" lock. This is the current version of the pallet lock and the very best we have ever manufactured. Contact Weldcoa for the FREE lock installation video at 1.800.852.2325.

Type of pallet: Second generation "B" Type Pallet.

Description: The "B" generation of Weldcoa Sur-Loc Pallets had a series of 6 sections of flat plates that created the fork passage below the deck of the pallet. In image 1 we can see that two of the sections of the fork passage at the front of the pallet are missing. When we raise the pallet in image 2 we can see that there are only two sections on the right side of the pallet left on this base. If the remaining sections of flat plate break off this pallet can easily over turn during loading or unloading.

Corrective action: This pallet must be pulled from service and the base must be repaired. While the pallet is being repaired Weldcoa can have the pallet locks upgraded to the current Third generation "C" Type Pallet Locks. Weldcoa can supply the procedure for repair and the materials. Please contact us for more information.

Description: Horizontal Bent: Any deflection inward or outward should be reason to take pallet out of service for repair. Vertical Bent: Any deflection inward or outward should be reason to take pallet out of service for repair. More than 1" of distortion from top of pallet fence should warrant the repair of pallet. Vertical Cracking: Any cracks in the vertical rails typically in at the deck height or just below warrants removal from service for repairs.

Corrective action: Any weld cracks or sever corrosion should be cause to take pallet out of service for repair. This applies to the 3 and 4 rail pallets.

Description: Diamond base is twisted.
Corrective action: Pallet should be taken out of service and retired.
This pallet is not even safe for yard pallet usage.

Description: Corner or edges are bent.
Corrective action: Pallet should be taken out of service for repair.

Description: Angle guide plates are missing or bent.
Corrective action: Pallet should be taken out of service for repair immediately.

Description: Front U that connects to the center tube or the pallet vehicle should not be distorted or damaged in any way.
Corrective action: Pallet is no longer road worthy. This pallet may be safe for yard usage only. If pallets are selected for yard usage they should be painted warning yellow color. Contact Weldcoa for further guidance on yard pallets at 1.800.852.2325.

Description: C channels are cracked or distorted.
Corrective action: Pallet should be immediately taken out of service for repair.

Description: Lock Mechanism Abuse. The ramming of fork trucks or the blunt force of a hammer can shorten the life of the locking system. Corrective action: Misshapen lock fronts due to fork truck impacts and mushrooming of the pallet flag from blunt trauma will require immediate removal from service and an immediate inspection of locking system.

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