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Product choice guide
PALLETS
Consider the following factors
when selecting your pallet type :
• Load type and weight
• Input needed ( see opposite )
• Storage conditions
• Type of transit e . g . road , rail , air or sea
How to choose
the right pallet
for your business
DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOADS
Input Type :
Static Dynamic In Rack
Maximum load
that can support a pallet
when immobilised and
on the ground
Maximum load
that can support a pallet
when on the move
or in transit
Maximum load
that can support a pallet
when it is placed
on a rack
2 Entries
Allows handling forks
on the two opposing
sides of the pallet only
4 Entries
Allows handling forks
on all four sides
of the pallet
The different types of pallets
PRESSWOOD PALLETS
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Economical
Lightweight
Nestable
Space saving
Resistant
to temperature variations
Suitable for export
100 recycled and recyclable
PAPER CARTON PALLETS
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Very lightweight
Stackable
Suitable for export
Safe handling
Economical
Recyclable
PLASTIC PALLETS
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Waterproof and resistant
to temperature variations
Hygienic and washable
Space saving
Suitable for export
Safe handling
100 recycled and recyclable
WOODEN PALLETS
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Robust
Durable
Rackable
and stackable
Suitable for export
ISPM15 standard
Recyclable
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