Wooden pallets encounter a problem during long-term use, which is mold growth. It is not like other items that do not experience mold growth as long as they are used, but this is not the case with wooden pallets. So why do wooden pallets mold? Wooden pallets are mainly used in logistics and freight transportation for a long time, coming into contact with various different items, and experiencing wind, frost, and sun exposure, making them prone to chemical reactions. Do we have any anti mold methods to understand the causes of its occurrence?
1. Heat treatment. Heat treatment can generally kill insects or insect larvae in wood. Therefore, in theory, it can also kill mold, but the principle of heat treatment is to extract the moisture from the wood to the surface of the wood, which in turn creates an environment for the growth of mold. Therefore, it is best for manufacturers to add a dry process at the end of heat treatment, which undoubtedly increases the cost of making Shandong wooden pallets, resulting in many manufacturers being indecisive.
2. Dry air or kiln drying. Kiln drying is expensive and simple, causing cracks in the wood. The cost of air drying is slightly lower, but it takes longer.
The above editor has explained two common methods for preventing mold, but there are also some tips for preventing mold on wooden pallets. I will share them with you one by one, hoping to help you.
1. For manufacturers, there is a strong demand to know the purpose and application environment of the customer's purchased pallets, in order to recommend general wooden pallets, air dried wooden pallets, or kiln dried pallets based on different customer needs. For wooden pallet users, it is crucial to know how to scientifically and reasonably use and protect wooden pallets to avoid mold growth. We should adhere to the dryness and cleanliness of wooden pallets, and if possible, try to avoid leaving them unused for a long time. If it is necessary to clean the tray for cleaning reasons, it is necessary to dry it thoroughly before putting it back into use.
2. Think about chemicals. Nowadays, there are some good chemical products on the market that can effectively prevent the onset of mold, but the decision on whether to choose the end is still in the hands of users. After all, chemical disposal can bring other difficulties, especially for professions such as food and medicine, it is even more important to be cautious.
3. Thinking replaces products. If not properly stored, any type of wooden pallet can have the possibility of mold growth, but environmentally friendly non fumigation pallets, plastic pallets, and metal pallets are much less likely to have mold growth compared to green hardwood pallets. Of course, its cost is likely to be more valuable than wooden pallets.
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