Top 6 Benefits of Plastic Pallets

Nearly every consumer and industrial item you interacted with today took a ride on a pallet. Let that sink in for a minute. 

Your morning coffee. That phone in your pocket. Those new tires on your car. Even the pulleys and electronics that took you safely up to the seventh floor in the office elevator. All of it. There's a chance I'm not telling you anything new. But, have you ever asked why one company chooses wooden pallets and why another chooses plastic pallets?

This post is part 7 of a 10-post series on plastic pallets 101. (Part 6 examines plastic pallet destinations and handling.)

31% of companies choose plastic pallets (as published in the 12th Annual Pallet Report by Modern Materials Handling.)

A Pallet is not a Pallet

Most pallets are made from wood. Wooden pallets dominate the market for good reason. Sometimes, though, it makes sense to explore other pallet material options like metal, corrugated, wood composites and the topic of this post, plastic.
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What makes plastic pallets special?  Drumroll please...

Top 6 Benefits of Plastic Pallets
  

1. Strong
   Use plastic pallets over and over again to support heavy loads on the floor or in the rack.
     
2. ISPM-15 Exempt
   Free from export requirements, plastic pallets sail thru customs with guaranteed acceptance.
     
3. Lightweight
   With many options less than 30 lbs, easily lift plastic pallets by hand plus save on freight.
     
4. Clean
   Use a blower to remove dust or get seriously clean by power washing away contaminants.
     
5. Water Resistant
   Protect loads and avoid damaging organic growth like mold and mildew.
     
6. Consistent
   Since plastic pallets are manufactured from molds, you can count on uniformity in length and width.

Bonus Benefit

Plastic pallets are engineered for long life. Reusability is a benefit that shouldn't be overlooked. When shopping for plastic pallets, ask your pallet pro to help calculate your cost-per-use. You may be surprised by the sizable savings of choosing plastic.

Want to learn more about how plastic pallets can benefit your company? Drop me a comment below or get in touch to sample a plastic pallet today.

Post by: Mike Cunneen, Director of Sales & Marketing