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1) Skid

A pallet that does not utilize a bottom deck.  Generally supports the top deck by means of blocks and stringers.

2) Step beam

A beam that provides two horizontal surfaces on which the rack decking can be placed.  Usually the top surface supports the deck and the lower surface supports the reinforcing members.

3) Solid deck pallet

A pallet constructed with no spacing along the deck(s).

4) Uniformly distributed load.

The per square inch weight of the pallet load does not vary from one point to another on the pallet.  Indicates that the load on a pallet is evenly distributed. Any static load which is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the rack deck. A load, as on a shelf, or pair of load beams, supported by all, or nearly all of the shelf or beam supporting surfaces

5) Single deck pallet

A pallet possessing one load bearing deck.