Rackable Plastic Pallets

Rackable plastic pallets are designed to work in conjunction with various racking systems to maximize space in large warehouses. This is done by loading product on rackable pallets and docking those pallets on racks which stand several stories high. This frees up floor space and allows for massive quantities of product to be stored and ready to ship. If you have a high volume business, a well managed rack and pallet system can lead to drastically increased profits due to the savings in bulk purchasing and quicker order fulfillment. To maximize the value of having such a system, it is best that you use plastic rackable pallets as opposed to other pallets such as wood. When you have several tons of product stacked several stories high, you want to have the most reliable and safest pallets. Broken pallets pose serious safety issues to workers, can and often do damage valuable product, and cause inefficiencies due to equipment jams. The simple truth is, wooden pallets break and splinter, more often than not. You would be much better served by plastic pallets. Ounce per ounce, plastic pallets are the strongest, most reliable, and most economical solution available, if you want to introduce a racking system to your warehousing units. Moreover, plastic units require less maintenance and are much more easy to clean.

Plastic rackable pallets last several times longer, and many can hold several thousand pounds more than their wooden counterparts without warping or breaking. Did you know that the standard 48″ x 40″ wooden rackable pallet will have a life expectancy of only ten trips, while the standard plastic rackable unit will have a life expectancy of 250 trips? That’s twenty five times longer! The average price for a single wood unit will range from ten dollars to fifteen dollars, while the average price of a standard plastic unit is between thirty dollars and thirty five dollars. Although you are spending twice as much on a plastic unit as you would a wooden unit up front, you will save hundreds of dollars in the long run with the plastic unit. You would have to buy and replace twenty five wooden units, spending between $250 to $375, to get the same wear out of one plastic unit, which is a one time investment of $30 to $35.

There are a number of different models and styles available. The one that you should purchase depends on the specific demands surrounding your business and industry. But there some features that you should look for in rackable plastic pallets as they will provide you with the best value for your dollar. You will want to purchase pallets that have at least a 3,000 pound static capacity and a 2,500 pound dynamic capacity. These will cost around $30 to $35 dollars. These are the most versatile and will meet the needs of most businesses. There are only a few businesses who will need to buy heavy duty models. Heavy duty models will have a static weight capacity of 10,000 pounds to 30,000 pounds, and a dynamic weight capacity of 4,000 pounds to 5,000 pounds. The average cost per unit for these models is about $100, which is about three times more than the cost of a standard unit. Furthermore, heavy duty units weigh more than standard units, about two times as much. These can place a lot of stress on your racking systems. So, please ensure that the demands of your business warrant the purchase of heavy duty units and that your rack systems can bear their weight. Another helpful feature that you want to look for in a rackable plastic pallet is construction free of metal fasteners. A pallet that needs to be held together with metal fasteners will have far less durability and stability than a pallet with a one piece construction, produced via a injection molding or thermoforming process. If you are in the food distribution business, ensure that you are purchasing only pallets that are FDA and USDA approved for food contact. If you are storing product that is sensitive to heat or needs to be kept at an even temperature, make sure that you purchase units that have a ventilated deck instead of a solid deck, so that you can encourage better air flow across your inventory. Hard goods and non perishable goods are generally better secured with solid deck pallets. Another great feature to have is tapered bottom edges. These will allow for easier entries and exits. Although two way entry pallets are widely accepted as sufficient units, four way pallets are preferred as they allow for easier entry and versatile pallet placement. Picture framed bottoms with runners on all four sides is ideal for racking systems.

Rackable Plastic Pallets

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