Heat Treatment
Heat treatment is one of the services we provide to our customers. It is a process, which involves the use of heating to extreme temperatures, to achieve the desired result of hardening the material. Heat treating allows then the manipulating properties such as the hardness, strength, toughness, ductility, and elasticity.
Our heat treatment services meet ISPM 15 standards and are available for:
- Assembled Pallets or Crating
- Dunnage
- Wood Components
The ISPM 15 standard is performed by heating the wood packaging material in a schedule that attains a minimum core temperature of 56° C (133° F) for at least 30 minutes.
Your heat-treated wood products will be clearly marked with the “HT” stamp required for international export under ISPM 15 regulations and you will receive the appropriate documentation to ship or sell your products.
The heat treatment process usually includes the below steps:
Wood Selection – Kiln Drying – Heat Treatment – Temperature Monitoring – Cooling and Certification
Thanks to the process there is no risk of transporting pests across borders. The treatment helps to safeguard ecosystems and agricultural industries from any invasive species and diseases.
Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information given herein is true and reliable but is given only for reference and guidance of our customers without any guarantee.