2-way entry - Forklift entry from only 2 sides

4-way entry - Forklift entry from all 4 sides

Butted Deckboards - Two or more top boards fastened tightly against each other

Deckboards - The horizontal top boards on a pallet or skid that run perpendicular to the stringers

Dimensions - Pallet dimensions always refer to the length first (For example a 48 x 40 = 48L x 40W) Box and crate dimensions always refer to the Inside Dimensions (I.D.) Length x Width x Height

Fasteners - Metal devices used to hold the structure. Common fasteners are nails, screws, scrails, lags/bolts, and staples.

Flush - Flush pallets/skids have deck and bottom boards that align with the outside stringers and do not overhang.

Notch - A cutout in the stringers to allow the use of a forklift or pallet jack

Stringers - The vertical boards that run perpendicular to the top and/or bottom boards

Wing - Winged pallets and skids have overhanging deckboards and/or bottom boards. A single wing refers to only overhanging deckboards, and double wing refers to both deck and bottom boards.