Pallets are load platforms with both a top and bottom deck that are primarily used to store and transport materials. They are essential to nearly any warehouse space for shipping or organizing large bundles of products. To secure items on a pallet, it’s recommended to wrap them with stretch wrap. Pallets come in a variety of different configurations, so read carefully to make sure you spec your product correctly.
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The maximum weight a pallet can support.
There are three common ways to measure capacity:
What’s the difference between static load and dynamic load?
The primary difference is that static loads don’t move and dynamic loads do. Typically a static load is a loaded pallet on the floor and a dynamic load is a loaded pallet on moving equipment.
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A pallet class refers to the structural design of a pallet.
There are two common classes:
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A pallet entry is an opening on the side of a pallet for inserting the forks from a forklift or similar moving equipment.
What’s the difference between a 2-way pallet and a 4-way pallet?
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The overall height of the pallet from floor to surface.
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The overall length of the pallet from edge to edge.
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What are the different pallet materials?
There are three primary materials used in pallets:
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There are three common types of pallets:
What’s the difference between nestable and stackable pallets?
Nestable pallets “nest” inside one another, while stackable pallets “stack” on top of each other. Due to their design, nestable pallets save more space in comparison to stackable pallets when empty.
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The overall width of the pallet from edge to edge.
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Pallets are primarily used to store and transport materials while protecting your load in the process.
A combo pallet is a wood pallet with both new and recycled wood – reducing costs while maintaining the strength of a new pallet.
Slip sheets are commonly used instead of pallets, though you’ll need to weight the pro’s and con’s before choosing which is best for you.
A 2-way pallet is a pallet with 2 entry points for a forklift.
The early 1920s.
A skid has no bottom deck, while a pallet does.
There are three primary types of pallet (see Materials).
Dimensions are customizable based on your needs, though you’ll need to consider what is compatible with your forklift, racking, or other storage/moving systems used in your operation.
To figure out how much weight a pallet can hold, simply check the dynamic, static, and rackable load capacities. These numbers will ultimately vary depending on the material, class, and manufacturer.
Nestable pallets “nest” inside one another, while stackable pallets “stack” on top of each other. Due to their design, nestable pallets save more space in comparison to stackable pallets when empty.
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