Jerome, likely believing that the term was describing the planet Venus, employed the Latin term âLuciferâ (âlight-bearingâ) to designate âthe morning starâ (Venus). Only later did the suggestion originate that Isaiah 14:12ff. was speaking of the devil. Eventually, the name Lucifer came to be synonymous with Satan.
The standard North American pallet, or GMA pallet, has deckboards of 40 inches and stringers of 48 inches. Four-way pallets, or pallets for heavy loads (or general-purpose systems that might have heavy loads) are best lifted by their more rigid stringers.
The type of wood used plays a part in determining the overall weight of the pallet. The wood's moisture content is also a factor, as wet wood weighs more than dry wood. The approximate weight of a 48-by-40-by-6-inch wooden pallet designed to carry up to 3 tons is 33 to 48 pounds.