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THE WOODEN PALLET

A build-a-better-wood-pallet resource managed by

United Pallet Services, Inc. & pointGUARD Pallet Protection Products

Can a pallet have wings? Breaking down the different types of pallets.

The great thing about wood pallets is how easy they are to customize to whatever size and style that may be needed for the situation. Depending on the budget, racking, and durability requirements, there are several other options at your disposal as well. One thing is for sure, the types of pallets that are put to use in the world of material handling are as diverse as they are unique. In this blog post, I've listed some of the most common types of wood pallet styles along w

Get to know a block pallet better: A Laymen's Guide (INFOGRAPHIC)

Although they may look similar, a block pallet is very different than the stringer version. Bringing a little more complexity and a higher price tag, the trade off for using a block-class pallet is usually a positive one. It brings true 4-way entry (see infographic) making it easier for transport and racking. This helps reduce pallet damage from side handling. To help explain the terminology used in a block pallet, we've put together this infographic to make it easier to un

Say what? A laymen's guide to wood pallets (Infographic)

Solved: Taking the Mystery Out of the Weight Capabilities of Your Pallet Ever wondered what the term "bottom lead board" means? Don't understand what a notch is? Well, we're making it easy to understand. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so to save us from boring you with a long blog post, we've created a visual guide to the terminology used in the wood pallet world. This infographic is for stringer-style pallets, which is the most commonly used pallet in the

The Top 10 Questions You Always Wanted to Ask A Wooden Pallet

So an old pallet walks into a bar (stay with me here) and sits down next to you. You think, there he is...that old wooden pallet. You've heard some negative stuff about him and here's your chance to get the facts straight. You've got some questions and he has some answers. These are probably the top ten topics you would want clarified. 1. Question: When where you born? Answer: I'm around 89 years old (my memories are a bit fuzzy), so fairly old. I've been around since

Anatomy of a Great Pallet - Part 4

Solved: Taking the Mystery Out of the Weight Capabilities of Your Pallet So in this four part series entitled the “Anatomy of a Great Pallet”, we learned why the footprint of your pallet must match the footprint of your product. We’ve also learned why skimping on the quality of the pallet will cost you in the long run. The last thing we need to examine is how much weight you are putting on your pallet as it moves through your operational cycle. This is one of the most ove