3. PURCHASING, TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF LVL 3.1 PURCHASING LVL Standard sizes of LVL-P beams and studs are readily available from local wholesalers or distributors’ stocks, and in some countries LVL-C panels are also stocked. Larger quantities and special specifications are produced to order. LVL manufacturers have their own sales offices or agencies in most European countries. The following information should be specified in a quotation request and order specification for LVL: • Name of customer • Delivery address • Requested week of delivery to customer • Invoicing address and VAT number of customer • Product type (LVL-P or LVL-C and the grade) • Cross section dimensions (thickness x width) • Length • Number of pieces of each product type and size • Surface: unsanded, sanded and/or calibration • Special tolerances, if non-standard • Product labelling: with CE-mark stamp on each product or without stamping • Machining drawing reference, if relevant • Packaging: • Package size: max. weight or package height • Wrapping: LVL supplier will propose a suitable wrapping type, but customer specific requirements are taken into consideration • Required certification (PEFC or FSC on request) • Terms of delivery: • Road, rail or ship • For rail transport: if there are several delivery addresses for the same load, a loading order is required • Availability of special surface qualities to be verified separately. As a default, all products have the same visual grade. An individual production instruction is prepared for each order at the mill. Any additional information needed is obtained from the customer before production. 3.2 TRANSPORT, HANDLING AND STORING OF LVL LVL products – as with all engineered wood products – must be handled and stored properly and carefully to protect them from damage and dirt. Incorrect handling and storage may damage or blemish the surfaces, edges or corners or reduce the dimensional stability of the product. Transport Exposure to moisture, e.g. from rain or splashing, must be avoided during transportation and storage of the product. If moving the product with a forklift truck, wide enough forks must be used to avoid damage. When lifting several packs at a time, the distance between forks must be wide enough to ensure safe lifting. Surface-treated products should be delivered direct to site without additional unnecessary off-loading during delivery 2, 27. Figure 3.2. Loading LVL packages with an overhead crane for truck transport. Figure 3.3. Use wide enough forks when moving LVL packages with forklift to avoid damage. Metsä Wood Stora Enso LVL Handbook Europe 109
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