There are a lot of different types of pallets out there, so which type works best for your needs? Simply follow the steps below, and you will have the perfect pallet for you!
- Identify the desired pallet material and type.
- Plastic: Injection Molded
- Plastic: SolidWall
- Plastic: Structural Foam
- Wood: Hardwood
- Wood: Presswood
- Corrugated
- Wire
- Steel
- Determine your typical load dimensions and weights.
- Figure out what type of equipment will you be using to transport
your pallets - Forklift
- Pallet Truck
- Conveyor System.
- Refer to each pallet’s table for fork and floor capacities.
- Floor Capacity: Also called Static Capacity. The
maximum evenly distributed weight capacity that
can be sustained by a fully supported pallet, like one
resting on the floor or stacked for a long period. - Fork Capacity: Also called Dynamic Capacity. The
maximum evenly distributed weight capacity that can
be sustained by a pallet during transport on a forklift,
hand jack, or pallet truck. - Define your typical storage practices.
- Stacking
- Nesting
- Will you be storing food products on your pallet? If so, look for
a pallet that meets FDA standards.
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