Plastic Pallets

A Plastic

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Plastic Pallets are usually made from High Density Polyethelyne (HDPE) or recycled drink containers. (PET). Their main advantage is that they are highly durable and have a better ability to resist corrosion, fire, mold and rot, inclement weather and everyday wear and tear.

Why buy Plastic Pallets?

The main benefits of plastic pallets include:

Easy to clean and sanitize
Better fire retardancy
Increased durability
Longer lifespan
lower lifetime cost of ownership vs. multiple wooden pallets????
lighter weight
Less likely to crack or splinter
Nestable and stackable
Less waste
Seen as environmentally friendly
Odor resistant
Do not need to be inspected for biosafety issues
Easy to Heat Treat for international shipments
Meet ISPM 15 standards

Disadvantages of Plastic Pallets

Expensive compared to wood or recycled pallets
Some plastic pallets are unable to support heavy load for long periods due to Plastic “Creep”
Hard to repair
Harder to customize