Pallet là gì? A pallet is a flat structure consisting of many bars connected together that is used to fix goods when moving. Not only helps to improve work productivity many times compared to manual loading and unloading, but also saves space and space for the warehouse. Currently on the market, pallets are mainly made of wood and plastic. However, some other materials such as paper or iron are also extremely popular in pallet manufacturing.
So do you know how to classify pallets? Let's find out the types of pallets on the market with SAMCO VINA in the article below!
Types of pallets are commonly used in warehouse management
Sort by function – design
This is a way of classifying pallets (panets) based on how it works when used with forklifts.
Include:
Single-sided and 2-way pallets: usually used to place under less-moving goods.
Single-sided and 4-way pallets: write multi-hump designs to use pallets in many ways.
Double-sided and 4-way pallets: are the most commonly used types today. Suitable for all kinds of goods.
In addition, structural pallets have some other types such as closed-face pallets, open-face pallets, etc.
Types of Pallets
The most popular types of pallets today
Sort pallets by load: light pallets, medium pallets, heavy pallets, very heavy pallets.
Sorting pallets by function: export pallets, pallets for forklifts, etc.
Sort by material
Paper Pallets
Paper pallets are manufactured with special types of paper, then pressed together with a layer of glue, under the action of an extremely large force.
Only used for goods with a low load of 200kg or less.
Their cost is the cheapest compared to other 3 types of pallets.
quality paper pallets
Paper pallets are cheap, but they can't be used for large loads
Plastic pallet
Plastic pallets are manufactured from HDPE, PP, .. should have high durability, do not change much under the impact of the external environment, suitable for goods that need to be stored for a long time.
Used for heavy loads such as iron, steel, stone, or construction materials.
The price of plastic pallets is relatively reasonable, not too expensive, but the quality is extremely good. So more and more they are widely used, and gradually replace other types of pallets on the market.
Plastic pallets are selected many
Types of plastic pallets are increasingly chosen by customers
Wood pallet
Is the most popular type of pallet today with many advantages such as good quality, withstands great pressure, can produce unlimited quantities. They are also relatively easy to use.
Use for all types of goods, from large to small loads. And especially extremely suitable for goods that need to be exported.
Relatively cheap price.
Commonly used wooden pallets
Wooden pallets are the most widely used pallets on the market today
Iron Pallets
Produced to order. With the biggest advantage is having good bearing capacity, long life. However, certain conditions must be met such as not to expose them to sunlight, rain, etc.
Iron pallets are often used for heavy and bulky goods such as iron, steel or electronic items.
Their price is quite expensive, so they are not commonly used.
High quality iron pallet
Iron pallets are the most expensive of the four types of pallets mentioned above
Some popular pallet sizes
Some of the most popular pallet sizes (L x Width x Height) in today's factories are:
Length 1000mm x Width 1000mm x Height135mm
Length 1100mm x Width 1100mm x Height 140mm
Length 1100mm x Width 1100mm x Height 120mm
Length 1200mm x Width 1000mm x Height150mm
Length 1200mm x Width 900mm x Height 135mm
Length 1219mm x Width 1000mm x Height 140mm
The main use of pallets
Pallets bring users the following great benefits:
Limit breakage and damage to goods during transportation.
Packing electronic products, fragile crockery, high-value goods.
Can move goods in large quantities, saving time and human labor, and improving working efficiency many times better.
Can lift the whole pallet containing goods on the shelf or into the container quickly, safely and easily.
Thanks to the use of 2-storey or 3-storey racking system, it saves the storage space of the warehouse.
5 types of pallet racking in stock
Drive-in Racks (Heavy Goods Shelves)
This is the most commonly used type of racking in factories, and warehouses of most industries, or mechanics today. Their main use is to help increase the storage capacity of the warehouse.
pallet Heavy duty shelf with many advantages
Heavy duty shelves with many outstanding advantages should be very popular with today's customers
In particular, the price of these heavy duty shelves is relatively cheap, so they are the first choice of businesses today.
Double Deep Shelves (Double Deep Shelves)
Double Deep racking is a type of shelf that holds 2 pallets deep inside, made up of 2 rows of double shelves, stacked back to back. Extremely suitable for warehouses with a relatively small area but a lot of goods.
High quality high floor shelf pallet
Actual picture of Double Deep shelf
Mobile Rack (Mobile Rack)
Mobile Rack is a type of racking commonly used in cold storage, consisting of many pallets pressed together, then linked together with movable structures. So that goods can move back and forth quickly and easily.
popular portable shelf pallet type
Mobile racking helps to increase warehouse capacity to maximum efficiency
Pallet Rack Flow Rack (Roller Rack)
Pallet Flow Rack consists of multiple racking lanes, using a high-speed conveyor system to bring pallets to the same position. Usually, this type of racking will be most commonly used in import and export warehouses, to easily control goods according to the first-in, first-out method.
quality pallet racking kệ
Pallet Flow Rack is suitable for businesses specializing in exporting goods
Push Back Rack (Specialized Rack)
Push Back Rack is a special type of shelf for tall goods, which other types of shelves are difficult to store. These specialized shelves are often used for warehouses containing heavy and bulky goods but with high density. You can stack all 4 pallets in the same compartment, extremely convenient.
dedicated shelves
Easier stacking with dedicated shelves
Which companies and businesses need to use pallets?
Pallets are often used in the following companies and businesses:
Manufacturing companies and factories
The goods after being manufactured often have to move quite a lot. In particular, the product lines with large loads, fragile, ... should use wooden pallets or plastic pallets to ensure the best bearing capacity. With the line of paper pallets, it will be suitable for enterprises producing ceramic, porcelain, glass, furniture, fine art, ...
Companies specializing in import and export
Import and export items often have large quantities, so wooden pallets or plastic pallets will be the best choice for companies specializing in import and export. They will help to fix, load and preserve goods better. Avoid damage, breakage, and help save transportation costs and hire labor to carry and transport goods.
Logistics companies
Logistics are companies that specialize in providing services related to warehousing and transportation. Therefore, pallets play a very important role in preserving goods, minimizing the impact from the outside on the product.
Businesses that trade, often have to change, move
Suitable for grocery stores, retail stores, supermarkets, etc. Businesses should use paper pallets because of their lightweight and very durable nature. They can maximize mobility, making the work of preserving goods more scientific and effective.
Video reference of pallets
Above are the types of pallets available on the market today that SAMCO VINA has summarized. Hopefully, our above article has helped you in classifying pallets, to find the right pallet for your needs.
Find out more information about forklifts through the articles below:
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Electric forklift for cold storage
Types of electric forklifts
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