"Plastic pallets" refers to platforms made of plastic material that are used to stack and transport goods, typically in warehouses or shipping operations. They are an alternative to wooden pallets and offer benefits such as being lightweight, durable, and resistant to moisture or pests.
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With 12,000 pallets in stock and 340 different varieties to choose from, we hold the largest range
of plastic pallets in the UK.
Our line of
hygienic plastic pallets includes a range of models, each offering the strongest, cleanest solution for your needs.
Although this cost is usually made up within a few trips, it can be a reason to avoid using
plastic pallets for one - way or export shipping.
As a specialist in metal forming, plastics processing and tool making Craemer develops, constructs and produces large - scale, complex metal formed parts in metal forming as well
as plastic pallets, storage and transport containers and wheelie bins in plastic processing.
At ProStack, we specialize
in plastic pallets to fit a wide range of industries, uses and requirements.
They recognize that an effective
reusable plastic pallet program can reduce costs, drive sustainability and optimize their supply chain.
If you ship products that need to meet specific hygiene standards, consider
using plastic pallets instead of wood.
It also means we can offer the very
best plastic pallets, pallet boxes and small containers in the UK market, affording our customers the greatest choice.»
Because
plastic pallets offer a longer lifespan, can be easily cleaned and are recyclable, many businesses have switched.
This means the materials used to
make plastic pallets stay in the supply chain for longer, reducing CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions.
PSI is a world leader in the manufacturing of bottled water racks and packaging solutions such as
custom plastic pallets.
A new range of fast folding slim crates for food items has been launched by
plastic pallet supplier Exporta Global.
Today's product range covers in addition to storing and transport containers
also plastic pallets, industrial tanks, heating oil tanks, rainwater tanks and Industrial Bulk Containers (IBCs).
Description: The Two - Stage Dumper gives operators the ability to separate wood or
plastic pallets from the product container by holding the pallet back during the dumping cycle.
Not only
do plastic pallets fight bacteria better than wood, but they're also easier to clean.
Combine
with plastic pallets and dollies for a full system to quickly move, store, ship and merchandise all types of bakery items, from bakery to retail.
Although plastic pallets have a higher initial cost, they're more durable and have a longer lifespan than other types of pallets.
Here, he outlines his top eight questions to consider before purchasing plastic pallets
For pet food manufacturers, we offer everything from standard -
duty plastic pallets to ultra-hygienic, antimicrobial - treated products that greatly reduce the risk of contamination.
Plastic pallets specially designed to be compatible with many die cutting / printing presses in the folding carton and commercial printing industries.
Users have identified easy cleaning, insect resistance, lack of splinters and limited import restrictions as advantages of
plastic pallets over wooden models.
As the industry develops solutions, we see an increasing number of businesses choosing FDA -
approved plastic pallets as their choice.
In the early 90s, a specific type of hygienic
plastic pallet became the standard load carrier for the entire European meat industry as well as many supplier industries.
This fact, coupled with the increased FSMA hygiene requirements, has led a growing amount of shipping companies to
select plastic pallets as their primary choice for pallets.
Plastic pallets meet food, beverage, pharmaceutical product handling guidelines Certified by NSF International, the full line of ProStack ProGenic pallets by Polymer Solutions meets established guidelines and criteria for handling food, beverage, pharmaceutical and medical products.
The reason for these industries opting to modernize using
plastic pallets concerns increased need to maintain cleanliness, as demanded by FSMA.
While they will continue to be the dominant type of product through to 2025, that dominance is expected to shrink as awareness about alternatives and subsequent demand for
plastic pallets spreads.
Other important industries include chemical processing and manufacturing, which
value plastic pallets for their light weight and durability.
We at Polymer Solutions International Inc. understand the implications of FSMA and see our hygienic food -
grade plastic pallets as an excellent option for ensuring full FSMA compliance.
Both wood and
plastic pallets usually have a load specification, and custom designed pallets can be engineered to hold a specified weight limit.
With so many different varieties of
plastic pallets available, logistics professionals can ensure they choose the right solution by thinking application first, cost second.