FDA plastic pallets don't always have to be expensive (or blue)

2/4/2016

Has searching for an FDA approved plastic pallet left you with confusion and sticker shock? Save money (and avoid buying the wrong pallet) with these tips for understanding what the FDA really wants in your pallet application.

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Suha Arabeiat

5/2/2021 08:51:08 am

What is the best plastic pallet for storing frozen food: the perforated pallet or the solid one?

Hartson Poland link

5/4/2021 10:07:02 am

Greetings, Suha

And thank you for your question.

The issue of plastic pallets in the deep freeze is more one of material than design. A perforated pallet molded of true freezer grade material will perform better than a solid deck pallet that is not. This from the point of view of impact resistance. That said, if a true freezer grade material plastic pallet is not available, I would select the solid deck pallet, or the one with the thickest wall thicknesses available. Issues of air circulation most also be considered, and the solid deck pallet will effect air flow in some cases.

I hope this helps, and thanks again

Hartson

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