The use of pallets greatly reduces labor costs and improves the turnover rate of goods. Nowadays, mechanical automation has become an unstoppable trend. Compared with traditional wooden pallets, plastic pallets have the advantages of being non-toxic, odorless, acid and alkali resistant, neat in appearance, and nail free. They are favored by various industries such as food, medicine, chemical, and cold chain. How to choose plastic pallets? What issues should be considered when choosing plastic pallets? The editor will teach you the method step by step.
Teach you how to choose plastic pallets
1. What size plastic tray should be used
Due to different industries, the size of the product packaging varies greatly, and the size of the matching tray also varies greatly. China has formulated recommended standard dimensions for pallets (referring to the main dimensions and tolerances of GB/T2934-2007 universal flat pallets for intermodal transportation): 1200mm × 1000mm (key recommendation) and 1100 × 1100 (mm). The use of these two types of pallets covers nearly 50% of the packaging sizes on the market, and they are also the standard sizes for logistics standardization in China to achieve pallet sharing. Considering the advantages of shared pallets, it is recommended to prioritize the selection of 1200 × 1000 pallets when the packaging size difference is not significant.
2. What is the required load-bearing capacity for plastic pallets
It is necessary to clarify how many goods are placed on the pallet, and the structure of the pallet corresponding to different loads may vary. pallets are classified into light, medium, and heavy types. Light pallets hold goods that are relatively light, weighing less than 500kg; Goods placed on medium-sized pallets weigh between 1000-2000kg; Generally, heavy-duty pallets are required, and for special requirements, steel pipes need to be added inside plastic pallets.
3. What style of plastic tray do you need to choose
The use of pallets includes single-sided and double-sided use, which are commonly referred to as single-sided pallets and double-sided pallets. Common single-sided plastic pallets include Sichuan style plastic pallets, Tian style plastic pallets, and nine legged plastic pallets; A double-sided pallet can hold goods on both carrying surfaces, and the handling tools can be forked between the carrying surfaces. Double sided pallets with multiple layers of stacking are stable, while single-sided pallets with multiple layers of stacking are less stable.
Most manufacturers on the market use recycled plastic to process plastic pallets. Due to the repeated use of materials in the furnace, the physical properties of the materials are greatly reduced, resulting in a high rate of long-term damage to the pallets (with little difference in short-term performance). During the procurement process, it is necessary to use brand new materials for manufacturing. Again, by comparing and selecting suitable products through samples or trials, the quality of plastic pallets cannot be seen from the pictures. If the size and model are determined, it is possible to consider having the supplier provide samples for on-site comparison. By comparing physical objects, one can immediately see the difference. Of course, the sample fee needs to be considered in the procurement process.
2025-01-10
