Different types of wooden pallets are used to improve handling operations. Wooden pallets in the field of loading and unloading are used for a long time, and for a long time have their own standards. One of the main standards (ISO standard – international standard) has dimensions 1000*1200*145 mm. As a rule, an empty pallet weighs from 15 to 21 kilograms. In Europe, pallets of EUR standard (Euro pallet) are common, it is a little smaller – 800*1200*145 mm. Both standards are used in Russia.
The choice of wooden pallet is influenced by several factors – where the goods are being shipped and how they will be stored. Sometimes, in special cases, the usual standards of wooden pallets are not suitable, due to special storage conditions or due to the peculiarities of the goods themselves. In such cases, wooden pallets with special dimensions – non-standard wooden pallets – are produced.
In some cases it is more convenient to use plastic pallets, because they are more durable and are made in such a way that they can be transported more compactly. The right choice of wooden pallets determines the costs of your company, as well as the efficiency of loading and unloading operations.
In many cases, in order to save money, companies buy used wooden pallets. One or two times used pallets do not differ significantly from a new one, neither in external parameters, nor in technical characteristics. By using used wooden pallets you can significantly reduce costs.