Plastic pallets are made with specific properties for specific practices. The possibilities are endless. Choosing the right pallet for your business environment requires some know-how. In short the differences in plastic pallets:
– type of material: new, recycled or with additives
– different load capacity
– single or multiple use
– suitable for racks or not
– nestable or not
The specific applications often determine the type of material. Ultra light export pallets for airfreight (HDPE), slightly heavier export pallets for freight by ships (PO). In addition, completely smooth for use in food and pharmacy. High-capacity pallets for high-rise and freezer rooms.
Are plastic pallets better than wood?
Yes. Plastic pallets have many advantages over wooden pallets:
– plastic pallets don’t absorb moisture, don’t rot or splinter, so more friendly (more ergonomic) for the user
– plastic pallets require no maintenance
– plastic pallets look more attractive (for example as colorful display pallets in supermarkets)
– plastic pallets have a longer life-cycle (broken; shredding and re-injection molding)
