Types of pallets
The pallet is a very essential part of road when it comes to freight transport. The main reason why it was created was to help to make it easier to handle goods of different kinds. It was developed during the Second World War. The most important parameters of a pallet are its dimensions and its handling capabilities. They are most often made of wood, plastic and metal. We also manufacture pallets from wood. We will be glad to produce atypical dimensions at affordable prices. Can you tell us which are the most common types of pallets?
EUR-EPAL palette
EUR-EPAL palette is widely used in Europe (except UK). Known as the Euro pallet, it is open on all four sides, making it good for handling different types of forklift trucks. It has dimensions 1200x800x144mm and weighs 20 - 25kg. EUR-EPAL palette needs to contain exactly 78 nails of a certain type, which are nailed in the prescribed manner. It is made of dry wood only, so that it does not mould. Thus, this means that its production is not as fast as it first appears. We dry the wood in our drying room so that it is in the best possible condition for its next processing. EUR-EPAL palette needs to have the EUR, EPAL logos, the manufacturer's code with the verifier's signature and the logo of the railway company that guarantees it. Its possible that EUR pallet can also have different dimensions. The one we have presented has standard dimensions and is the most commonly used.
CHEP palette
CHEP palette is widely used in the UK. People are also calling it "blue palette". The top board is fitted with slats on all sides. The pallet can be handled from each side via the bottom rails. It is easy to handle for the vast majority of trolleys.
Beam palette
Beam palette is also known as a closed pallet. Access for handling this pallet is only from two sides. Handling is possible with most trolleys, but a stacker trolley with forks on the support arms cannot be used. It is widely used in Africa and Asia.
Stringer palette
The name retail pallet is also used. Side frames with cut-outs for forks are attached to the top plate. Access is possible from all 4 sides. For horizontal handling, both manual and electric trolleys with support arms can be used. Stringer palette is widely used in North America, Africa and Asia.
Disposable pallets
You can also find a range of disposable pallets on the market. They are manufactured as per ISO standard and also as per the customer's required dimensions. Disposable pallets are frequently made from waste material, which thus gets used and serves well. They are made of wood and plastic. You probably have noticed that with each type, different continents are using different types of pallets. For pallets, there is no international standard. Thus, even the standards of pallets vary from country to country. There are very many types of pallets. We will be glad to make pallets that are customized for your goods and forklifts. We are specialists in custom wood and plywood packaging, also dealers in standard packaging materials. We are also very happy to provide you with other necessary materials; such as - various foils, binding tapes, protective and filling materials. We will be happy to provide you with a quotation according to your needs.