As wooden pallets can be seen everywhere, it is very common that a lot of questions arise about these wooden as well as their plastic counterparts. Usual queries are often focused around the quality of plastic pallets in comparison to wood, as well as their advantage over wooden pallets.
Here are the most common questions about plastic pallets we receive at Eco Pallets New Zealand in hopes to further inform you about plastic pallets as compared to wood.
Eco Pallets New Zealand FAQ
At Eco Pallets New Zealand, we offer a lot of reasons as to why you should choose it over its competitors. Read further to answer your most frequently asked questions and for better comprehension of the benefits that you can get from this product.
What are plastic pallets?
Plastic pallets are mainly used for shipment and handling of goods through front loaders such as jacks and forklift wheel loaders. They are a more practical option than wood pallets because of durability and their ease of pallet stacking.
Is it safe to store Eco Pallets in environments with low temperature?
Yes. Eco Pallets plastic series is designed to withstand low temperature up to -30 degrees. This is to aid industries such as food and pharmaceuticals which may need to store their products in a freezer. These are perfect for keeping the highest of industry standards.
How long do Eco Pallets last?
There is no definite number to measure its life span but it usually lasts for five years and longer. To ensure the durability of the Eco Pallets, it is made using high-quality and eco-friendly materials such as biodegradable plastics. It went through the high-tech moulding process. And as a result, it has unmatched consistency and strength through the years. Besides its durability, our Eco Pallets New Zealand’s plastic pallets are 20 – 30 kg lighter than wooden pallets.
Are plastic pallets safer than wooden pallets?
As compared to wooden pallets, which are built with up to 9 various pieces of wood, plastic pallets are made as a single piece. This automatically makes them a safer pallet to use before going into all the other significant advantages. The plastic pallets are welded and no nails or glues are used to join each piece. Thus, ensuring your safety during shipping and handling.
What advantages do Eco Pallets plastic pallets offer over wooden pallets?
There are numerous benefits to using Eco Pallets plastic pallets over wood.
- More Savings
With the plastic pallets, you can save more as they lasts 10 times longer than wooden pallets. They are also much lighter than wooden pallets. This helps you save on shipping costs.
- Safer to use
Plastic pallets and crates are safer to use. You won’t deal with splinters or loose nails as is the case for wooden pallets. This poses risk for product and the people handling the palleted items. Plastic pallets use no nails or glues and are a one-piece pallet.
- Last Longer
Plastic Pallets are considered an investment because they are more durable and last longer than wooden pallets. This varies depending on usage, but on average wooden pallets last around 6 trips while plastic pallets last well over 200.
- Environmentally friendly
Because they last longer and don’t need to use natural resources to be made, plastic pallets are more environmentally friendly. Raw lumber must go through the process of being cut down, then treated (most notably for pharmaceutical or food and beverage) before being shipped off internationally. You must ship more and more often with wood as compared to the lighter weight higher weight bearing plastic pallets.
What should I do to clean the plastic pallets?
Alkalis and weak acids will not affect the plastic pallets because they are made from polypropylene and polyethylene. They is more hygienic as they do not absorb moisture, unlike wooden pallets.
Dirt and residue accumulate in the surfaces of plastic pallets over time. The most efficacious way to sanitize the pallets is steam cleaning. You can also choose to let Eco Pallets clean your pallets for hassle-free cleaning.
Are Eco Pallets environmentally friendly?
Yes. Aside from being made from biodegradable plastic materials, Plastic Pallets lasts longer and are 100% recyclable. They are also reusable as storage. They have more reasons as to why they are the better option than wooden pallets and their finite recycling ability. Countries like the U.S. have restrictions on landfilling wooden pallets.
Get to know more about how Eco Pallets can aid your company in keeping the highest shipping standards, contact us today. we can provide you more information on how Eco Pallets can help your company handle your products more safely and efficiently.
