With the rapid development of the industrial era, intelligent and standardized production has become one of the important ways to improve enterprise efficiency, and the role of plastic pallets has also risen, playing a crucial role in industrial activities such as transportation, turnover, and stacking. How to choose a plastic pallet that suits your own product?
1. Selection of materials for plastic pallets
The main materials for producing plastic pallets now are polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (HDPE), each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The plastic pallet made of PP material has good hardness and stronger load-bearing capacity, but its low temperature resistance is not good; HDPE plastic pallets have good toughness and low temperature resistance, but their hardness is relatively poor. Many professional plastic pallet manufacturers will adjust different formulas according to different usage environments. For example, in the south, the weather is already warm, so there is no need to consider low temperature resistance. You can choose more PP plastic pallets with better load-bearing capacity. In Northeast and Northwest China, due to low winter temperatures, HDPE plastic pallets can be considered. Both types of plastic pallets are guaranteed to have a long service life and can be 100% recycled, making them environmentally friendly.
2. Selection of Plastic pallet Styles
The main function of plastic pallets with different structures is also not the same. The bottom structure of plastic pallets is directly related to the efficiency of their use. If manual forklifts are needed for use, the Sichuan shaped pallet is undoubtedly the most suitable style. Plastic pallets commonly used for handling, loading, unloading, and transportation require the selection of high-strength and high dynamic load styles. These types of plastic pallets require high strength due to their repeated use and need to be used in conjunction with forklifts. Therefore, the structure of the plastic pallets needs to be in the shape of "Tian" or "Chuan". At the same time, steel pipes can be embedded to improve the load-bearing capacity.
3. Selection of Plastic pallet Weight
For plastic pallets, many people have the understanding that the heavier the product, the better the quality. In fact, plastic pallets are not as good as other products. Judging the quality of a plastic pallet cannot be based solely on its weight. A pallet made from brand new materials is 0.5-1 kilogram lighter than one made from recycled materials. Is it possible that a recycled pallet would be better? The weight of plastic pallets plays a huge role in their load-bearing capacity, but the material used for plastic pallets is also a factor that affects their load-bearing capacity. Another factor is the mold structure of plastic pallets. A well structured pallet can evenly apply force to each point, achieving a lifting effect of four or two pounds, which also plays a significant role in the load-bearing capacity of a pallet. So choosing a plastic pallet requires comprehensive consideration.
Choosing plastic pallets that are suitable for one's own product style can effectively improve the transportation and storage efficiency of goods. Different structures of plastic pallets have their own advantages and disadvantages (recommended reading: The differences in the shapes of plastic pallets). We hope that everyone can better utilize plastic pallets and achieve scientific integrated management of enterprise warehousing and logistics.
2025-01-15
