Finding the right plastic pallet for your shipping or storage needs is best done by asking the right questions, such as, what size does it need to be, how much weight does it need to hold, what is it being used for, and how is the pallet being transported or moved. 48 x 40, 48 x 45, and 48 x 48 are some of the most traditional pallets used in the material handling and warehouse supplies industry, however, custom built pallets for your specific dimensions, if you are storing are transporting larger or awkward shaped loads, such as uncut lumber, machine parts, or chemical drums, can be constructed for your exact needs.
Another huge factor you must consider is how much weight your plastic pallets need to hold, and understanding the different categories of measuring pallets by weight. Static weight is the amount of total weight a table can hold safely in a stationary position. A dynamic load refers to the weight that is placed on an object and then put in motion. For example, a pallet rated for a dynamic load of 2000 lbs means you can put up to 2000 lbs of an evenly distributed product on the pallet.
Just as Important as these considerations is What are you using the pallet for? Is it for export, do you plan on reusing it, are you racking it, do you need it to be FDA rated for food handling, etc. Typically export pallets are cheaper as they are one way pallets. Reusable pallets are more expensive but meant to last longer. While any plastic pallet can be used as an export pallet, most companies will choose the least costly pallet that will safely hold their shipment. When considering an export pallet, it is wise to consider the cost of product that is placed on the pallet. A $20,000 shipment sent on a $10.00 inadequate pallet is not best the way to save a few pennies. FDA approved pallets are typically blue in color and are designed to meet strict virgin material and hygiene guidelines allowing food good to make direct contact with the pallet.
You must also consider how are the pallets being stored and used. A rackable pallet is engineered to be able to hold a specified amount of weight in an open span racking system. An open span rack has a front bar and a back bar and nothing in between. Rackable pallets may also be used in an edge rack where the pallet is supported by both side edges. As their name suggests, two-way pallets can be entered by a forklift truck either from their front or rear. A true four-way entry pallet can be entered from either end and both sides by both Fork lift as well as powered pallet jack. This allows the operator greater ease to maneuver within a distribution or storage situation than a two-way pallet and provides for better utilization in transit.
By talking with you, we can narrow down what pallet is right for you
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