FAQ - Pallets

The static load is the maximum weight that a pallet can withstand when placed on the ground and the dynamic load is the weight that it can withstand when moved on the forks of a forklift.

Stackable pallets have bottom support so as to be able to be placed on top of another loaded pallet and provide stability during storage and transport.

Nestable pallets are also known as paddle pallets. Their surface includes holes to accommodate the legs of the top pallet. They can fit into each other to save space. These pallets maximize empty transport or warehouses.

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.

The solid pallet has a surface without drainage holes, but it can also have leg holes allowing the pallets to be nested to save space when empty (in warehouse or transport). The legs have a drainage hole to facilitate the evacuation of liquids. – Smooth: Full and smooth top, no corners difficult to wash thus preventing cross contamination. Molded in one piece. More slippery surface, therefore 7 mm retaining edge preventing items from slipping.

Any plastic pallet can be used as an export pallet, but 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 $ 50,000 shipment sent on a $9.00 inadequate pallet is not best the way to save a few pennies.

A two way pallet is one that allows the forks of a forklift to enter on just two sides. This means they are raised by the deckboards and are better suited for lighter loads. However, there are plastic two way pallets available with a much higher weight capacity than wood. This allows your product to arrive in better shape and still be cost competitive.

A four way pallet is one that allows the forks of a forklift to enter on all four sides. In the case, pallets, this enables them to be raised by the stringers and so are best suited for heavier loads. Even so, plastic four way pallets offer far superior performance and ROI than wood pallets. They are more durable, have a higher weight capacity and should be considered in the context of your operation.

A food-grade plastic pallet complies with CFIA and FDA standards for use in the food industry. This compliance is essential when the pallet must have direct contact with the products. They can therefore be used directly in the transformation section.

You can, if you work with packaged products or in storage. This is the packaging, in this case, which must comply with the regulations of the industry.

It is true that most of the plastic pallets used on the market are black. This is because they are made from recycled plastics which is an excellent value for money. They come from plastic products of different colors considered as waste, which have been washed, fragmented and transformed into a new material that will be used to make new pallets. As a result, the mixture obtained gives a dark and unattractive color, which is corrected during production with the addition of black dyes which makes the whole thing uniform. In the end, nice black pallets are produced and in their turn, can be recycled at the end of their useful life cycle.