disposable pallets
disposable wooden pallet
The disposable pallet represents a special feature in logistics: it is often disposed of after just one use. The pallets are intended for transport from the manufacturer to the customer; the transport service provider does not have to take the pallets back with them.
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areas of application
In practice, there are typical areas of application for disposable pallets, such as export . The special production makes it possible to meet even high export standards such as ISPM 15 with the disposable pallet as an export pallet. ISPM is the international standard for plant protection measures, which is intended to prevent the import of wood pests.
The disposable pallet is also useful for deliveries to private households , for example for the transport of furniture. For deliveries by plane, manufacturers use the disposable pallet because of its low weight and space saving. This type of pallet is also suitable for shipping all over the world by container .
Disposable pallets can be easily picked up by the forks of industrial trucks , such as low-lift and high-lift trucks, as well as forklift trucks .
Advantages and disadvantages
Thanks to its advantages, the disposable pallet plays an important role in logistics alongside reusable pallet types such as the Euro pallet . At the same time, the disadvantages are limited.
Advantages
These are the main advantages of disposable pallets:
- Low manufacturing price
- Greater economic efficiency
- Low weight
- Small space requirement
- Individual production
The higher cost-effectiveness results from the fact that the pallet does not need to be picked up from the customer. The disposable pallets are lighter than Euro pallets and can be produced in special sizes and thus optimally adapted to individual transport requirements.
Disadvantages
One of the disadvantages of disposable pallets is that they are generally not returned to the sender. They are therefore only intended for one-time use. The pallets are not used in exchange systems such as EPAL (European Pallet Association).
However, this does not mean that multiple use is not possible. If the customer returns the pallet to the sender, it does not have to be disposed of immediately. The disposable pallets are generally stable and durable enough for further use. This depends largely on the material the disposable pallet is made of.
materials
Manufacturers make their disposable pallets from softwoods such as spruce, pine or fir. The material used depends on the requirements of the pallet. For heavy transport, disposable pallets made of hardwood with extremely high stability are available. These disposable pallets are made from hardwoods such as beech.
Manufacturers can produce large quantities more quickly by using blocks made of chipboard. These blocks are already IPPC-treated, meaning they do not contain any wood pests, and are completely dry.
Characteristics
Disposable pallets can be manufactured according to individual customer requirements and are therefore available in a wide range of dimensions, weights and load capacities.
Mass
The dimensions of the disposable pallet depend on the intended purpose. The following sizes are often used in logistics:
| Size in mm | Designation |
|---|---|
| 400 x 600mm | quarter euro measure |
| 800 x 600mm | half-euro measure |
| 800 x 1,200mm | size of a Euro pallet |
| 1,000 x 1,000mm | |
| 1,000 x 1,200mm | |
| 1,100 x 1,100mm | |
| 1,140 x 1,140mm | container size |
| 1,200 x 1,200mm |
Weight
The weight of disposable pallets is typically low. It depends on the size of the pallet, the type of wood used and its thickness, as well as the moisture content of the wood. The following information serves as a guideline:
| Size in mm | Weight in kg |
|---|---|
| 400 x 600mm | 5kg |
| 800 x 600mm | 10kg |
| 800 x 1,200mm | 15kg |
| 1,000 x 1,000mm | 20kg |
| 1,000 x 1,200mm | 25kg |
| 1,100 x 1,100mm | 25kg |
load capacity
The design determines the load capacity of a disposable pallet. The following load capacities are common in practice:
| Size in mm | Typical load capacity in kg |
|---|---|
| 400 x 600mm | 400 to 1,000kg |
| 800 x 600mm | 400 to 1,000kg |
| 800 x 1,200mm | 400 to 1,000kg |
| 1,000 x 1,000mm | 400 to 1,000kg |
| 1,000 x 1,200mm | 400 to 1,000kg |
| 1,100 x 1,100mm | 400 to 1,000kg |
