In logistic filed, people use pallets to move or transport goods, and there are many types of pallets, below the main types of pallets:
Classified by Material:
Wooden pallets: cost-effective and easy to maintain, but prone to moisture and require fumigation treatment, suitable for general logistics scenarios.
Plastic pallets: corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, with a lifespan of up to 5 years, widely used in industries with high hygiene requirements such as food and medicine.
Steel pallets: With strong load-bearing capacity (up to 1.5 tons or more) and high temperature resistance, they are commonly used in the chemical and heavy machinery fields.
Paper pallets: light weight and environmentally friendly, suitable for one-time use or light cargo transportation.
Composite material pallets: Combining the advantages of multiple materials, like wood and plastic, but have a higher cost.
Classified by purpose
Disposable pallets: Low cost, used for export or a single shipment.
Interchangeable pallets: Recycling between enterprises reduces logistics costs by 4.
Racking pallets: equipped with steel pipes to enhance load-bearing capacity, suitable for storage shelves.
Their core application scenarios:
Industrial sector
Production line material handling (such as automotive parts).
Heavy equipment storage (steel pallet load-bearing advantage) .
Business field
Retail supermarket product display and replenishment (plastic pallets have good hygiene).
Cold chain logistics (suitable for moisture-proof plastic pallets).
In the field of agriculture
Fruit and vegetable transportation (paper pallets are light weight and environmentally friendly) .
Family scene
Convert the egg pallets into a storage box or seedling tray.
DIY furniture with discarded trays (such as book shelves and flower racks).
The Industry Trends
Due to environmental policies, the market share of plastic pallets has been increasing year by year (over 90% by 2023).
Standardized pallets (such as 1200 × 1000mm) promote multi-modal transport efficiency by 45%.
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