Why Choose Plastic Pallets for Materials Handling
Plastic and other shipping pallets are used under products during the shipping process to allow for easy, safe and efficient movement of products from the manufacturing point to the end user. Shipping pallets can be made from wood, plastic, steel, aluminum, presswood or corrugated materials.
There are many designs and weight capacities of shipping pallets. Choosing the right pallet for the job depends on the demands placed on the pallet, the weight of the load, and the type of products that the pallet needs to carry. The most common form of shipping pallet is wood, but other types of shipping pallets (especially plastic pallets) are becoming more common all over the world.
Shipping Regulations Increase Popularity of Plastic Pallets
Any company that ships products overseas is aware of the ISPM 15 regulations for shipping pallets of goods. Plastic pallets are becoming an increasingly popular choice in shipping. Increased regulations against the shipment of wood as well as an increasing difficulty of sourcing wood have made more companies consider plastic pallets.
Understanding Plastic Pallet Uses and Shipping Terms
Some types of plastic pallets are designed for one-way shipment. Others are effective for multi-use. Find out which plastic pallet is right for your shipping needs.
Export Plastic Pallets
An excellent choice for one-way shipping, export pallets are lightweight and cost effective. One-way plastic shipping pallets are manufactured with economy in mind while still insuring the safe shipment from manufacturing point to end user. Recent developments have allowed for the low cost manufacture of plastic shipping pallets for one-way shipments. Following the completion of their life cycle, plastic pallets are discarded, refurbished or recycled.
Reusable Plastic Pallets
These plastic pallets are designed for use in closed loop systems where the original shipper can get them back for additional shipments. Reusable plastic pallets are rated by the number of “turns” they get before they are no longer in safe shipping condition. Although reusable plastic pallets can initially be more costly, their multi-use functionality can have a positive impact on your overall materials handling costs.
Pallets For Sale by The Nelson Company
The Nelson Company specializes in bringing a variety of different pallets to the material handling market. Nelson offers several plastic pallets as well as custom wood pallets and crates. Nelson has inventory of both new and used plastic pallets. Thanks to locations throughout the US, Nelson can ship plastic pallets anywhere in North America.
Depend on The Nelson Company for your plastic pallets and other materials handling needs. For over 80 years, The Nelson Company has specialized in selling pallets and has earned a reputation of trust and integrity.
Contact The Nelson Company today or use our plastic pallet catalog to find all plastic pallets we offer.