✅ Yes, the 160 × 95 × 95 mm block is one of the pallet block sizes specified in the early UIC standard pallets.
However, please note that this pertains to an older standard and is not part of the current EPAL pallet system specifications.
🧾 Background Knowledge: The Relationship Between UIC and EPAL
| UIC | The International Union of Railways (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer), which was initially responsible for establishing European railway pallet standards. |
| EPAL | The European Pallet Association, which has been standardizing and promoting the EPAL pallet system since 1991. |
| Historical Relationship | EPAL and UIC once jointly managed the “European Standard Pallet.” For example, the “UIC 435-2 standard” was a widely used pallet specification. |
📐 In the UIC Standard:
Early versions of the UIC 435-2 standard permitted the use of:
- 160 mm long × 95 mm wide × 95 mm high pallet blocks
- Applicable to the 1200 × 800 mm pallet structure
This block size was recognized in the past and used for constructing pallets for European railway transport. However:
- It differs from the unified standard block size later adopted by EPAL (145 × 100 × 78 mm).
- This discrepancy affects stacking, interchangeability, and compatibility with automated warehousing systems.
As a result, modern EPAL pallets no longer use the 160 × 95 × 95 mm block size and have excluded it from their certification scope.
✅ Summary
| Item | 160 × 95 × 95 mm Pallet Block |
|---|---|
| Is it an old UIC pallet standard size? | ✅ Yes |
| Is it a modern EPAL standard size? | ❌ No |
| Can it be used for EPAL-certified pallet production? | ❌ No |
| Does it appear in early UIC 435-2 documentation? | ✅ Yes |
🎯 Suggestion (If You’re Selecting Specifications):
- If your client still references UIC standard pallets or procures pallets for older railway systems, this specification may be relevant.
- If you’re supplying internationally interchangeable, repairable, or exportable pallets, it’s recommended to adhere to the EPAL standard block size (145 × 100 × 78 mm).
