In the operation of global supply chains, plastic pallets have become the core carrier of logistics ecology with their revolutionary design. Compared to traditional wooden pallets, its lightweight characteristics significantly reduce transportation energy consumption, and the integrated structural design completely eliminates safety hazards such as wood spikes and iron nails, making it an ideal choice for industries such as food and medicine that require strict hygiene standards. More noteworthy is that the recyclability of plastic pallets is highly in line with global carbon reduction goals. Through multiple cycles, their full lifecycle environmental benefits far exceed those of disposable wooden pallets, becoming a key engine for the transformation of green logistics.
Classified by structural design
Single sided pallet: The bottom is designed with a Sichuan, Tian, or nine legged structure, suitable for stacking and storing goods, and can fully utilize vertical space to improve storage efficiency. For example, in e-commerce warehouses, small items are stored on single-sided pallets for easy management and retrieval.
Double sided tray: Both sides have the same shape and can be used interchangeably, suitable for handling equipment such as forklifts and electric stackers. In industries such as food and beverage, grain and oil storage, double-sided pallets can greatly improve handling efficiency, especially suitable for three-dimensional shelf storage.
Grid tray: The unique grid structure provides good ventilation and reduces the risk of moisture for perishable goods such as fresh fruits and vegetables. It is widely used in agricultural product storage and transportation.
Polyethylene (PE) material tray: It has excellent low-temperature resistance and performs outstandingly in cold chain logistics. In a cold storage environment, PE material pallets can maintain flexibility and strength, stably carry goods, and have good chemical stability and corrosion resistance.
Polypropylene (PP) material tray: stands out for its heat resistance and rigidity, suitable for high-temperature disinfection production lines. Its rigid support capacity can stably carry heavy goods and is not easily deformed in high temperature environments.
Intelligent and customized styles
Intelligent integrated tray: By embedding RFID chips and sensors, it achieves digital tracking of goods throughout the entire chain. Enterprises can monitor inventory dynamics in real-time, improve warehouse management efficiency, and reduce human error rates.
Lightweight design: Compared to wooden pallets, plastic pallets are significantly lighter, making them easier to handle manually and mechanically, reducing energy consumption and transportation costs.
Integrated structure: seamless surface design to prevent bacterial growth, can be directly rinsed and disinfected with water, meets hygiene and safety standards, especially suitable for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Recyclable feature: Through chemical depolymerization technology, scrapped pallets can be converted into recycled raw materials and reintroduced into the production process. The innovative "tray sharing rental" model of some enterprises has built a complete ecological loop of "production use regeneration".
Standardization and serialization: Complies with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) dimensions, facilitates universal interchangeability in global logistics systems, and improves logistics efficiency.
The evolution of plastic pallets from a single logistics tool to a key node in the circular economy marks their core position in modern supply chains. Whether it is the basic carrier or the intelligent hub, plastic pallets are continuously promoting the dual improvement of logistics efficiency and sustainability.
2025-11-10
