Some users often puzzled in selecting and using plastic pallets,now we will share some information from today, and also welcome comments from users and peers.
We will share our experiences on below info:
Why plastic pallets?
Wood remains the most common pallet material in use. But for about five percent of shippers, plastic is a better choice for moving goods.
Plastic pallets are superior to wood pallets in many different areas.
Now we list the mainly advantages of plastic pallets as follows,
* Lighter in unit weight
*Safe handling
*Resistance to corrosion
*Waterproof
*Heat resistance
*Cold resistance
*Oil resistance
*Fire retardancy
*Clean and hygienic,easily sanitized
*Working life span is around 10 times of wooden pallet
How to choose? Wood pallet VS plastic pallet
Now that we list some advantages of plastic pallets,then how should a user choose? Should you change to a new pallet material?
Now we offers these tips for choosing between wood pallets and plastic pallets,
1.Figure out the Differences,let’s compare them by below form.
Wooden pallets:
- Comparatively cheap;Recyclable;can be repaired;give off moisture;splinter;
- Harbor bugs;Nails go rusty easily;sharp edges;flammable
Plastic pallets:
- variety of price ranges;Recyclable;can be repaired,but not easily;
- Waterproof,Clean and hygienic,easily sanitized;good toughness,durable;
- bug-free;no fasteners, Resistance to corrosion;Round and smooth edges;
- Fire retardancy
2.Consider weight of the products you ship.
Plastic pallets offer variety grades load capacity,0.5T to 10T(1100 to 22,000 pounds).
Wood pallets generally suitable for weighing 0.5T to 1.5T(1100 to 3,300 pounds)
3.Recognize environmental impact.
Heavy Duty Plastic pallets have a longer shelf life, but if damaged they are hardly be repaired;
But plastic pallets are waterproof,they are clean and hygienic,and easily be sanitized.
plastic pallets are made from oil and must be melted down to be recycled.
Wood pallets are made from natural resource,are easily repaired and recycled,but they also easily give off moisture,and be threaten by bugs.
4.Consider product’s fragility.Wood pallets have fasteners that can cause problems with fragile items. If you ship paint cans, for example, fasteners can come loose, puncture the cans, and cause product damage. In that case, plastic is the better choice for the product you move.
5.Determine if pallets will serve a dual purpose.Will your pallets also be used as a store display? The electronics industry utilizes plastic pallets for shipping because, in many cases, the pallet becomes a display and then is picked up and returned to the distributor.
6.Examine trade-off costs.If you move fragile products, weigh the cost trade-off. Is the cost of a pricier pallet higher than the cost of damaged products, shipment delays, and disgruntled customers?
7.Understand warehouse fire codes.Plastic pallets burn at a much higher temperature than wood. If you invest in plastic, make sure you understand the fire codes.
