High-Density Polyethylene Pallets (HDPE)
HDPE pallets are the most widely-used plastic pallets because of their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and strength.
Are plastic pallets stronger than wood pallets?
Strength comparison between plastic and wood pallets
Plastic pallets are not safe to use with loads over 1,500lbs. This is quite bit less than the 3,000lbs that wooden pallets can withstand in many cases. This makes wood pallets almost a necessity when shipping heavier goods in general.
How long does a plastic pallet last?
The typical lifespan of a wooden pallet ranges from 3-5 years, but plastic pallets have a durable design that can last for up to 10 years.
What is a full perimeter base pallet?
These full perimeter plastic pallets are a superior choice for automation and repeated use. As such, this makes them the most widely used type of pallet. Suitable for use in most applications that require maximum strength, such as in racking and closed loop applications.
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Are pallets a good base for a shed?
Wooden pallets can be a great choice as a shed foundation because they have a high load capacity. Each pallet can withstand an average of 3,000 pounds in weight.
What are the standard base dimensions for a pallet?
The standard pallet size is 48″ X 40″ with each deck board being 3 ½” wide 5/16″ thick. There are other pallet sizes that are standard across different industries but the above described GMA pallet is the most common and makes up more than 30% of all pallets used in the USA.
What is a perimeter base?
The perimeter is the sum of all sides of a figure to get one length. So, to find the perimeter, the formula is base + height + base + height. If the base is 10 inches and the height is 5 inches, you would have: Perimeter: 10 + 5 + 10 + 5 = 30 inches.
What are the two types of pallets?
Pallets exist in two general styles: single-face and double-face. Double-face pallets are comprised of decks on both top and bottom surfaces. The bottom deck increases the strength of the pallet, and helps evenly distribute the weight of the load.
What is a pallet base?
Made from heavy corrugated cardboard, PE Coated Kraft paper or non-slip plastic, pallet sheets are placed either on the base of a shipping pallet before the goods are placed on top, in-between layers of product offering stability and further protection or on top of a shipping pallet to protect the goods underneath.
What is the difference between A and B grade pallets?
The specs on an A-Grade are more consistent than on a B-Grade pallet and will never have any block repairs to the stringers. The overall appearance is also better as A-Grade pallets are likely to have had shipment fewer cycles than a B-Grade.
What pallets should you not use?
Look for the IPPC stamp on the side of the wood to determine how it was treated. Pallets marked with an “HT” were heat-treated and did not come into contact with chemicals during the treating process. Avoid unmarked pallets or those stamped with an “MB” for methyl bromide.
Why are pallets painted blue?
Over the years, people have asked why CHEP pallets are blue? The answer is that CHEP paints its pallets blue. CHEP uses blue as a pallet color coding aid as well as a marketing advantage. The blue color makes its pallets easier to identify.
What do colors on pallets mean?
Colored pallets
Red pallets: PECO (The Pallet Exchange Company from the USA) Red pallets: LPR (La Palette Rouge from Europe) Blue pallets: CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool from Australia) Brown pallets: IPP (IPP Logipal from Europe)
How do you treat pallets so they don’t rot?
How to Prevent Wooden Pallets from Rotting
- Keep Pallets off the Ground. The bottom pallet resting directly on the ground, even in a paved lot, can lead to rotten bottom boards under long-term storage.
- Ensure Proper Airflow.
- Rotate the Stock.
- Move the Pallets.
Are unmarked pallets safe?
If you don’t see an IPPC logo then you know not to use it. While a pallet may be perfectly safe without the logo, it could also mean it was treated with chemicals. Another issue is what has spilled on the pallet. I’d be careful, personally, about oily pallets or ones that have clearly had something spilled on them.