What Is Heat Treatment?

Pallets that are made of wood must have their internal core temperature reach 133˚F for 30 consecutive minutes or be fumigated with Methyl Bromide. This is to meet the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measure No. 15 (ISPM 15) that is set by the IPPC. Heat treatment can also be used to make wooden pallets last longer and become more resistant to mold. Pallets and wooden products regardless of size or dimension must be treated before export.

A forklift is seen taking newly heat treated pallets out of a kiln.

If you’d like more information on the IPPC and their ISPM 15 standard, check out these  links:

• What is ISPM 15?
• ISPM 15 Countries
• ISPM 15 Wood Packaging FAQ

Methyl Bromide

As discussed above, pallets and  containers can also be treated with chemicals instead of heat to meet ISPM 15 standards. However, this chemical can be toxic to people and is even banned in the United Kingdom over health concerns.

Pallet Consultants

Pallet Consultants has been providing heat treatment services for several years. With our multiple kilns in several locations we can meet large volume orders and provide extensive consultation services related to heat treatment, heat treated pallets and export logistics. To learn more about how heat treatment and how it can be used in your facility start a conversation with us.

HEAT TREATMNET ISPM – 15 We are able to offer customer the latest heat treatment services to ISPM 15 “ International Phytosanitary standard for wood packaging”. ie. ISPM – 15 Heat Treatment.

Our all the products are heat treated for complete protection from termites and other wood bore insects. This ensures long time durability of our wooden pallets, crates and boxes. We have also achieved ISPM 15 or international plant protection convention measure 15 heat treatment certification for our entire product line.