Different type of shipping pallets

First of all, let me explain what shipping pallets are, these are specially structured for the purpose of transporting equipment on in a deck of a flat surface. These pallets are also called skids. Pallets are very important as it supports goods to remain and stay stable when being lifted by many devices such as cranes, forklift, pallet Jack, and front loader of many more devices. There are so many types of pallets which are available and each of this pallet serves a different purpose at different times. Below are some common types of pallets which are used often.

Stringer Pallet

This specific pallet is called a stringer pallet due to its use of stringers which are made to support the load from unit to unit. These stringers are usually the boards, which typically come in a size of 2 × 4s or even 3 × 4s compiled between the bottom and top deck board. When identifying a stringer pallet, the stringer length is the first thing noted. And the thing noted is the length or width of the deck boards. More often stringers are notched in order to allow for a part of four-way entry fork, which creates a four-way stringer pallet. And if these specific stringers are not being notched, then it is known as a 2-way pallet.

Block pallets

These are the type of specific pallets which indicates a true four-way entry pallet. That is used for strong and solid blocks of wood, plastic or plywood in order to support the specific unit load. Mainly these block pallets use about 4 to 12 regular blocks in order to support the deck boards on top. As an advanced information for a curious reader just to also know that there are thin stringers between the deck boards and the blocks which then enables to form a mat with the specific deck board. Just like the stringer pallet, the block pallet length is identified by the specific length of the stringer board and deck boards by the length and width.

Wood pallets

It is always advisable for you to choose wood pallets over other pallets made of different materials as there are so many benefits when using a wood pallet. Wood does not only bring in reliability but also affordability too. Many foods distributing companies state that wood has been providing a better of air circulation in refrigerated places so that the relevant food arrives in a fresher and lively form. Special designs also could be customised in order to meet a specific product requirement or safety precaution. As logistical experiences, it is said and known that handling wood pallets are way easier than other types of pallets. It is also much quicker when loading and unloading as they can be easily moved by a fork lifter. It also consumes very less space when storing and stacking them too. This is a double bonus since you also get to save more on storing cost as well.

So when deciding upon any pallet, it is best to go through about the benefits and cost. As you would then identify what suits you best in order to transport your product to the right place safe and sound.