CP1
CP3
CP6
CP9
Understanding CP pallets
CP pallets (“Chemie Paletten”) fall into two families. Models CP1 to CP5 are skid pallets with an open bottom deck — lighter, suited to standard loads. Models CP6 to CP9 have a perimeter base (closed bottom frame) giving better stacking behaviour, with reinforced load ratings on CP8 and CP9.
Characteristics common to all models: 9 blocks in a 3×3 layout, chamfered corners for shrink-wrapping, chamfered bottom-board edges, softwood construction (pine, fir, Douglas fir), residual moisture max 18–30%, dimensional tolerance +0/−2 mm. CP pallets are repairable and reusable — many chemical sites run them in closed loops between plants and formulators.
Because the specification is industry-wide, a CP3 loaded in France is the same CP3 expected at a packing line in Antwerp, Rotterdam or Tarragona — which is why buyers across Europe source them by model number, not by description.
CP1 to CP5 — skid pallets
Open bottom deck. Lighter, standard rating of 1,500 kg dynamic / 4,000 kg static.
| Model | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | Dynamic load | Static load | Main use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP1 | 1000×1200×138 mm | 23–32 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Bags, big bags, cans, drums |
| CP2 | 800×1200×138 mm | 17.5–24 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Cartons, fibre drums — Euro footprint |
| CP3 | 1140×1140×138 mm | 23.5–32 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Drums, octabins — sea container |
| CP4 | 1100×1300×138 mm | 23.5–33 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Bags, bulky loads |
| CP5 | 760×1140×138 mm | 16.5–24 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Cartons — 20-ft / 40-ft container |
CP6 to CP9 — perimeter-base pallets
Closed perimeter frame. Improved stacking. CP8 and CP9 carry reinforced ratings (2,000 kg dynamic / 6,000 kg static).
| Model | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Weight | Dynamic load | Static load | Main use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP6 | 1200×1000×156 mm | 23.5–35 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Bags, cartons — stackable (= CP1) |
| CP7 | 1300×1100×156 mm | 23.5–40 kg | 1,500 kg | 4,000 kg | Bulky bagged goods — stackable (= CP4) |
| CP8 | 1140×1140×156 mm | 24–40 kg | 2,000 kg | 6,000 kg | Octabins, FIBC — central discharge hole |
| CP9 | 1140×1140×156 mm | 25–38 kg | 2,000 kg | 6,000 kg | Drums, big bags — sea container |
Model correspondences: CP1 ↔ CP6 (same 1000×1200 footprint), CP4 ↔ CP7 (1100×1300), CP3 ↔ CP8 ↔ CP9 (1140×1140). The CP6–CP9 versions add the perimeter frame for better stacking. CP2 (800×1200, Euro footprint) and CP5 (760×1140, container footprint) are unique formats with no perimeter-base equivalent.
ISPM 15 is mandatory for exports outside the EU — and for the UK since Brexit. Every CP model can be supplied heat-treated with IPPC marking. More about ISPM 15 → · Country list 2026 →
Not sure which CP model you need? Our dedicated guides match the model to your packaging type (drums, big bags, octabins, bags). Which CP pallet model? → · Chemical pallet by product →
The most widely used models in Europe are CP1, CP3, CP6 and CP9. CP pallets are quoted on request — new or used, sorted lots. See also our published prices for standard pallets.
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