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Plastic Resins Used in Pallets: ACM, HDPE and HDPP

10/10/2019

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Trying to decide which type or grade of plastic your pallet should be made of? With a variety to choose from, choices can be overwhelming. I hope this post helps you to make the best decision.
plastic resin for pallets
Plastic resins like these are used in making plastic pallets.

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Popular Chemical Industry (CP) Pallets in the US

9/12/2019

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CP pallets are available in nine standard designs manufactured in metric dimensions. You can easily identify these chemical pallets by one of the CP designations (CP1 thru CP9) stamped on the pallet.

In this post, we'll take a closer look at three CP pallets popular in the US and examine why these block style pallets originally designed for the chemical industry are becoming more common when shipping products into our global economy.
CP3 Chemical Pallets
Stacks of CP3 chemical pallets ready for handling drums and bulk bags.

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How to Prevent Wooden Pallets from Rotting

8/8/2019

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Wood is our most common material for building pallets because it is strong and durable. To make sure your pallets avoid rot and stay this way, proper storage is essential. First, consider how long you will be storing pallets made from wood.

For short-term storage of a few months or less (most pallets out there), the effects of outdoor storage such as moisture, sun, snow, etc. will usually not have an adverse effect on wooden pallet performance. But, long-term storage under poor conditions can lead to pallets that "look" bad, grow mold and can even become rotten and unsuitable for use.
wooden pallet damaged by rot
Avoid rot damage to wooden pallets by keeping them stored properly.

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Buying Plastic Pallets? Ask Yourself these 6 Questions

7/11/2019

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​Are you looking for plastic pallets for sale but don't know where to start?

You're not alone. There are hundreds of plastic pallet designs available. Overwhelming, right? Well, we're just getting started. To add to the confusion, many plastic pallets look nearly identical. Costs can vary considerably too. But, don't give up just yet. Answer a few questions and you'll quickly narrow down your choices. Ready? Get started below.
CPP100/ACM Plastic Pallet
CPP100/ACM Open Deck 48x40 Plastic Pallet
CPP330/PE Plastic Pallet
CPP330/PE Open Deck 48x40 Plastic Pallet
These two plastic pallets may look similar, but they perform differently.

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How the Florida Citrus Industry Benefits from Bulk Plastic Containers

6/13/2019

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Pallet containers play a pretty important role in the processing of citrus.

Florida citrus is bigger than most of us think. Did you know that the sunshine state provides 80% of America's orange juice? Drive down a Florida highway and there's a good chance you'll see a truck stacked with crates of hand-picked oranges. Filled with juicing favorites like the Valencia, these plastic harvest bins are likely on their way to the processing facility.
plastic citrus harvest bins
Plastic ventilated citrus bins are lighter and easier to lift than traditional wooden bins.

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What is California Proposition 65 and what does it Mean for Pallets?

5/9/2019

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It has been a tough but successful year and you have decided to take the wife and kids to Disneyland. Yes, the original one in California. You're packing the kids into the hotel and you see this big sign next to the door that says something about the premises containing chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects.

​WHAT???? Gloria! Grab the kids! We are outta here!
This sign at Disneyland provides a clear warning to visitors in accordance with Prop 65.
According to a recent announcement by Governor Andrew Cuomo, Looking to California, New York will consider its Own Prop 65.

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