An All-Weather Option for Pallets

Date: December 28, 2016
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Does your workplace require a pallet that’s hardier than your wooden pallets? This article discusses the difficulties of timber pallets in the outdoor environment, and how they impact your safety and productivity. We’ll also explore some all-weather options so you can keep operations moving, without the worry of pallet breakages.

Timber Pallets Breaking Outdoors

While they are a common site across a range of workplaces, from warehousing to mining sites, timber pallets don’t stand up in the elements, and are susceptible to wood rot, degradation and pests. What’s more, wood pallets can break or splinter, particularly when they are used outdoors. Which means your components may be damaged or delayed due to a pallet that’s not up for the job.
While hardwood pallets can be excellent and economical storage in indoor environments, there are some limitations to what they will carry when they are used outdoors.
Timber pallets will require regular replacements after prolonged use, or when they are used in all-weather conditions. Your wood pallets will degrade with:
  • Exposure to the sun
  • When left out in the rain
  • They will need replacement if they have wood rot
  • If they are infested by pests
  • Frequent use
  • Minor damage can quickly affect timber pallet intergrity

Plastic Pallets Vs Hardwood Pallets

DAYWALK Plastic Pallets are a great alternative to hardwood pallets in certain applications.

The DAYWALK plastic pallet is light and easy to handle, which makes it easier to use than hardwood counterparts. Our solution measures 1165 x 1165 and is a Heavy Duty Plastic Pallet with a 2T working load limit. Being racking compatible, it’s suitable for hardstand storage with a 6T working load limit.

Advantages of using DAYWALK Plastic Pallets within your operations are as follows:

  • Plastic is not subject to natural decay over time
  • They are hardier than wood, as there is not the possibility of boards popping off during continual use
  • Heavy Duty Plastic Pallets are simple to clean, sterilise or steam
  • Offers an eco-friendly alternative to wood pallets, as they are recycled polyethylene

Longer Term Pallet Solution

View DAYWALK Plastic Pallets as an investment. Think of the labour and time you will save by going with such a reliable & hardy option!

DAYWALK Plastic Pallets are standard Australian pallet size. They are pallet racking compatible, so they are ready to be put to work immediately at your site. These plastic pallets offer forklift 4-way entry, with a 2-way entry for pallet jacks.

When choosing a pallet for your operations, consider the long-term value of other materials, such as this heavy-duty plastic or even a steel pallet. With the risk of manual handling incidents, component damage, downtime and delays, the cost of replacing timber frames doesn’t always add up.

Need more advice on your plastic pallets? Call our consultants on 1300 662 987, jump onto www.daywalk.com or flick us an email at sales@daywalk.com. We’re here to make storage easier with our efficient and cost-effective pallet solutions.

 

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