Plastic Pallets for Nestable, Industrial & Rackable Applications
The current plastic-pallet assortment includes economy, industrial, heavy-duty, rackable, and closed-deck styles with different static and dynamic capacities.
1. Choose the pallet from the load and handling equipment. Footprint, dynamic load, static load, rack use, fork access, deck style, and warehouse equipment all matter.
2. Separate shipping use from rack or floor storage. A pallet can have different capacities depending on whether it is moving, sitting on the floor, or supported in racking.
3. Consider export and sanitation requirements. Wood packaging used internationally can require ISPM 15 treatment and official marking; plastic avoids wood-treatment requirements but has its own load and design limits.
4. Add load-control accessories only for the problem they solve. Anti-slip sheets and pallet bands can support layer friction or temporary containment but do not replace a properly designed unit load.
Pallet Selection Connects Load Capacity, Fork Handling & Distribution
Industrial pallets are part of the unit-load system. The correct pallet supports the product through forklift handling, staging, storage, transportation, and any racking condition while remaining compatible with the pallet pattern and containment method.
Wood and plastic pallets should be compared using the exact product capacities and intended support conditions. For international movements involving regulated wood packaging material, confirm the pallet is treated and officially marked as required by ISPM 15 for the destination. Anti-slip paper and reusable pallet bands can support selected load-stability needs but should be validated on the finished load.
Use the listed dynamic, static, and rack capacities for the exact pallet and support condition. Current products span substantially different load ratings, so the category name alone is not enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between static and dynamic pallet capacity?
Static capacity applies while supported and stationary; dynamic capacity applies while the pallet is being handled or moved, subject to the product specification.
Do wood pallets need ISPM 15 treatment for international shipping?
Regulated wood packaging used in international trade can require approved treatment and an official ISPM 15 mark; confirm the destination requirements.
Are plastic pallets automatically rackable?
No. Use the exact pallet's rack rating and support requirements.
Can anti-slip sheets or pallet bands replace stretch wrap or strapping?
Not automatically. Use the containment method required by the load.
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