Classification and application of forklift pallets
Source: kuda 2026-03-11
In the modern logistics system, although forklift pallets may seem ordinary, they play an indispensable and crucial role, and can be regarded as the "invisible cornerstone" of logistics operation. It works seamlessly with forklifts, shelves, and other equipment to undertake the heavy responsibility of storing, loading, and transporting goods, greatly improving logistics operation efficiency. The market size of plastic pallets in China has exceeded 12 billion yuan by 2026, which demonstrates its important position and broad market prospects in the logistics field.
There are various types of plastic pallets for forklifts, which can meet the logistics needs of different scenarios. Structurally speaking, the Sichuan style pallet structure is stable and suitable for various types of three-dimensional shelves, as well as ground storage and turnover; The T-shaped tray structure is the most stable and not easily deformed under load, suitable for stacking hard packaged goods, but not very friendly to soft packaged goods; The nine legged tray has a simple structure and convenient four sided fork insertion, making it a commonly used type in automated three-dimensional warehouses. Its stacking stability is about 22% higher than that of five legged or Sichuan shaped structures. From a technological perspective, the plastic pallets of blow molding forklifts are formed by hollow extrusion and inflation in one go, with uniform molecular weight distribution and reasonable load-bearing structure; Injection molded trays can be customized with various types of products. In addition, there are double-sided pallets with identical grid designs that enable bi-directional forklift operations. The thickened frame and encrypted leg structure enhance load stability, and the anti slip pattern design prevents goods from sliding during transportation. Food grade polyethylene raw materials are also suitable for cold chain transportation scenarios.
High quality forklift plastic pallets have many significant advantages, making them highly favored in the logistics field. In terms of performance, it has strong load-bearing capacity, with dynamic loads up to 1.5 tons and static loads up to 6 tons. Its service life is 5-10 years, which is about 10 times longer than that of wooden pallets. It can greatly reduce the damage and consumption of pallets and the loss of goods caused by pallet damage. In terms of applicability, it is corrosion-resistant, moisture-proof, and mold proof. It does not produce harmful substances such as rust like steel pallets, nor is it prone to mold like wooden pallets. It is suitable for many industries with strict environmental requirements, such as food, medicine, and chemical industry. At the same time, plastic pallets also have fumigation free characteristics, which can save export quarantine related costs. Their standardized size design is perfectly compatible with automation equipment, making it easy for robotic arms to grasp from multiple angles and adapt to AGV robots, shuttle cars and other automation equipment, helping to promote the intelligent development of logistics.
However, caution should also be exercised when choosing plastic pallets for forklifts to avoid falling into the "low price trap". Some unscrupulous merchants, in order to reduce costs, use recycled materials and waste plastics instead of new materials, and even add a large amount of fillers to produce pallets. These low-priced pallets have significantly reduced physical properties and are prone to breakage during use, which not only causes damage to goods but may also lead to safety accidents. A well-known food enterprise is responsible for breach of contract due to the breakage of low-priced plastic pallets during long-distance transportation, resulting in food losses of hundreds of thousands of yuan; A certain logistics warehouse has also suffered economic losses and reputation damage to the company due to the breakage of low-priced pallets, causing injuries to workers. Therefore, enterprises should choose products produced by professional manufacturers, pay attention to key indicators such as material, structure, and load-bearing capacity of pallets, and if necessary, carry out customized procurement. For example, Jiangsu Liku can provide customized pallets with strong adaptability for different enterprises, and its products have passed multiple certifications and also provide comprehensive after-sales support.
2026-03-11
