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What Are the Benefits of Heat-Treated Pallets?
ARTICLE UPDATED ON FEBRUARY 2, 2023 Constructed to comply with international export standards, heat-treated pallets are wood pallets that are treated at high temperatures in order to lower moisture content. This makes them less prone to problems such as wood rot or insect infestation. These pallets are costlier than traditional wood pallets; the additional time…
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What Are Plastic Pallets Used for and When Should You Use Them?
Plastic pallets are rapidly becoming the platform of choice for many companies. As supply chain managers see them used more and more frequently in place of traditional wood pallets, they may wonder what plastic pallets are used for, when they should be used, and what logistics problems they solve. The short answer is that plastic…
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How to Dispose of Pallets
ARTICLE UPDATED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022 A cost-effective answer to the question of how to dispose of pallets can be hard to find. Most retailers, warehouse managers, and manufacturers have had to deal with a big pile of unusable pallets wasting space on their floor or near their loading docks. Often, these pallets are left…
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The 4-Way vs. the 2-Way Pallet: How to Choose a Pallet Type
ARTICLE UPDATED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 The 4-Way vs. The 2-Way Pallet: How to Choose a Pallet Type When comparing the 4-way pallet to the 2-way pallet, it becomes evident that their main distinction lies in the forklift entry capability. The 2-way pallet can only be accessed by a forklift from two sides, whereas the…
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The Disadvantages of Wood Pallets: Why Wood Isn’t for Everyone
Anyone who has worked in logistics knows that wood pallets have their place in the supply chain and always will. However, the disadvantages of wood pallets are clear, especially in highly regulated industries like food and pharmaceuticals. In these cases, switching from wood to an alternative pallet material like plastic can reduce the likelihood of…
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How Much Do Wood Pallets Cost?
ARTICLE UPDATED ON MAY 18, 2023 How Much Do Wood Pallets Cost? Wood pallets have traditionally been the most common type of shipping pallet used throughout the supply chain. However, when analyzing the best pallet for an efficient and cost-effective supply chain, many manufacturers and logistics companies are rethinking their use of wood pallets. To…
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Hardwood Pallets Vs. Pine Pallets: Which One Is Right for Your Business?
ARTICLE UPDATED NOVEMBER 30, 2023 When comparing hardwood pallets to pine platforms, the typical dilemma revolves around the trade-off between durability and affordability. Hardwood offers superior longevity, while softwoods like pine are inexpensive, often leading to the use of lightweight stringer pallets that are discarded after a single use at the end of the supply…
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How Long Is a Plastic Pallet’s Lifespan?
Because of its strength, durability, and resistance to liquids, a plastic pallet’s lifespan can be more than double that of its wood counterpart–up to ten years, depending on how it’s maintained, the weight it carries, and how often it’s used, among other factors. Often, the superior longevity of plastic pallets is what drives supply chain…