Plastic Pallets

Ancient civilizations used skids which are pallets without deck boards, to transport raw materials. For example, ancient Egyptian art shows loaded skids being pulled by people; however, it wasn’t until the 1920s that the machine-compatible pallet was conceived. The need for pallet-like transport was obvious during World War II, but it wasn’t until after the war that the pallet and forklift system became an integral part of logistics.

Pallets form a structural foundation for storing and shipping goods using a forklift, pallet jack, or other machinery. Goods are stacked on the pallet for easier movement when moving items within a facility or loading and unloading cargo. Originally, pallets were made of wood, but today’s pallets are made of various materials, including plastic.

Pallets have become such a big part of material transport that companies often overlook them when looking to reduce costs. They consider them a cost of doing business; yet, the average life cycle of wood pallets is three years. Plastic pallets can last three times longer.

Some of our plastic pallets are made of 100% recyclable materials and support a static load capacity of 12,000 pounds. The stackable pallets come with or without a lip and have a dynamic load capacity of 2,700 pounds. They are lightweight, maintenance-free, and sterile, making them an ideal alternative to wood.

Any organization that needs to ship or store materials can use plastic pallets. They are perfect for closed-loop operations such as factory floors and warehousing suppliers. Whether your company sells automotive parts or stores agricultural produce, plastic pallets help reduce damage as items are moved through a system.

Applications for our FDA-approved pallets include sterile or clean-room environments. Optional fire-retardant pallets are available to help companies protect against heat damage. Organizations can store or transport materials that were once kept in drums or boxes, making for a more efficient process. Uniform storage makes it easier for companies to move products within a facility.

When less time is spent moving products from point A to point B, more time is available for selling those products. In today’s market, competitive advantage comes from efficient and cost-effective execution at all levels of an organization.