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Corrugated Pallets
Corrugated pallets are 65% to 75% lighter than their wood or
plastic counterparts and are made from corrugated cardboard, corrugated
fiberboard, laminated paperboard, or paperboard composite honeycomb and include
structural reinforcements and spacers for forklift blades. In general, pallets
are used for the stocking, stacking, storing, shipping and displaying of
various products across innumerable industries. Though lightweight, corrugated
pallets are strong and durable (most rated for up to 2000 pound capacity) and
are ideal in applications including consumer paper goods and products, snack
food, bottle manufacturing, foam fabricating, plastics manufacturing and POP
displays. These pallets are cost effective as cardboard and paper products are
cheaper than wood and plastic, and they are also cheaper to ship due to reduced
weight.
Corrugated pallets are completely recyclable, which means
avoiding landfill fees while, at the same time, helping companies reach
sustainability/green goals. The elimination of staples, nails, nuts and bolts
not only results in a light weight and easily recyclable product, but also
reduces workplace injuries for employees and customers alike. The absence of
nails and like materials also lowers the potential for damage to the product
and storage areas such as floors and racks. These pallets also tend to have
better shock and vibration absorption, better air circulation, and are can be
easily customized to meet specific requirements.
Some other benefits of corrugated pallets include safer and
cleaner handling as bugs and mold are no longer an issue. Most of these pallets
are supplied with coatings that do not affect recyclability while offering
additional strength and water resistance for durability in humid conditions. The
most desirable feature of corrugated pallets is their aforementioned light
weight, which means shipping more product at one time is more likely. Workers
can also maneuver and carry multiple empty pallets without the use of a
forklift and stacking multiple pallets poses no safety hazard. Fuel use is
reduced both inside the warehouse and in shipping, which reduces co2 emissions
overall and means leaving a smaller footprint.
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