Pallets by Style

Plastic Pallets by Style

• What are the different types and styles of plastic pallets?

  The range of plastic pallet styles includes heavy & medium duty, those made from recycled plastic and hygienic plastic pallets. We stock lightweight, one-trip, nestable and stacking plastic pallets, which means that there is always a pallet to suit your application.

• What are the most popular industries using plastic pallets?

  Our plastic pallets are used in a variety of industries that include the pharmaceutical, food production, automotive as well as the beverage and brewing industry.

  Whilst the applications of plastic pallets within logistics and supply chain are at times obvious, sometimes that requirements are more specific.

  Each week, our client 'Steven Rimmer Eggs' delivers 65,000 weight-graded, quality checked eggs direct from the farm in its refrigerated delivery vans throughout Southport, Merseyside and West Lancashire.

  They required a more hygienic and lighter weight solution to their wooden pallets, which is where our plastic pallets provided the perfect solution. Read more here.

• How much weight can a plastic pallet hold?

  This can vary but, many of our long-lasting recycled pallets can carry loads of 1250kg when stored in standard beam racking.

• Can plastic pallets be designed for application?

  Yes! If you cannot find a suitable product in our plastic pallet range then please get in touch to discuss a bespoke design solution for your supply chain requirements. Our specialist team are on hand to guide you through the options and find you the right solution for your application. Call us no on +44 (0)1323 744057, email [email protected] or fill in our online request a quote form.

• What types of materials are used for plastic pallets?

  High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) are the two major material groups that go into our plastic pallets. We also use Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Polyolefin (PO) and recycled material extracted from household and business plastic waste in the production of our plastic pallets. To learn more about our plastic pallet production process read Our Responsibility Policy.

• How are plastic pallets categorised?

  Plastic pallets are categorised by style and size. Read our guide to selecting a plastic pallet.

• What is the best plastic pallet material?

  High-Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene are the most commonly used materials in the production of our plastic pallets, but different materials react and perform differently depending on the application and environment. For example, HDPE pallets will perform better in very low temperatures.

• What features do plastic pallets have?

  Major features of plastic pallets include stack-ability, which in turn saves money on storage and transportation costs, longevity, the reduced impact to the environment, sustainability, conformity to health and safety regulations - especially in export - and application in specific industries such as food production and distribution. It are these features which make plastic pallets a much better alternative to wooden pallets.

• What are the advantages of plastic pallets?

  The advantages to using plastic pallets are clear. However, one area that is often forgotten is the stringent import and export regulations associated with the treatment of wooden pallets. Plastic pallets are of course exempt and therefore reduce costs where transportation of good abroad is required.

  Additionally plastic pallets reduce the need for excessive warehouse and transportation space due to bespoke footprint and storage design. Plastic pallets also reduce maintenance time often associated with wooden pallets. If you are in any doubt, take a look at the benefits of plastic pallets.

• What are the disadvantages of plastic pallets?

  Plastic pallets offer considerable benefits compared to wooden alternatives, and although the initial outlay may be comparatively higher, it offers a comprehensive cost per use saving in the long term. Still not convinced? Take a look at the benefits of plastic pallets.

• Why should I use plastic pallets instead of wooden pallets?

  Our plastic pallets offer space saving, durability, cost-saving and sustainability benefits over the traditional wooden pallet. Take a look at the benefits of plastic pallets.

• What colours do plastic pallets come in?

  Our plastic pallets are available in the following colours:

  • black
  • grey
  • blue
  • red
  • green
  • yellow
  • white
  • beige

  Bespoke colour options are available upon request and upon meeting a minimum order quantity. To talk to us about your specific plastic pallet requirements fill in our request a quote form.

• Are plastic pallets sustainable?

  A major advantage of utilising plastic pallets is the increased level of sustainability delivered from the reduction of waste and an increase in usability whilst also providing space-saving benefits reducing transportation costs. We are The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company and we guarantee to take full responsibility for recycling the plastic pallets and boxes we supply. Read our Responsibility Policy.