e-Buyers` Guide - GoPlasticPallets.com

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e-Buyers’ Guide
It’s time to Go Plastic!
Welcome to Goplasticpallets.com’s Buyers’ Guide, the
essential tool for selecting the plastic pallet best suited
to your business.
This guide has been designed to give you a taster of the
different types of plastic pallet available and identify the
features, benefits and uses of each.
Established in 2001, we are the UK’s leading supplier of
plastic pallets. We offer expert knowledge and advice
across our range of 155 plastic pallets. Plus, we provide
immediate quotes and next-day delivery on all stock items.
We are the sole UK distributor of CABKA-IPS and
SmartFlow pallets manufactured in Belgium, and Q-Pall
pallets manufactured in the Netherlands, and have close
links with a number of other plastic pallet manufacturers
across Europe and Asia, which ensures we offer the most
comprehensive and competitive product range.
Innovations in plastic pallets over the last 10 years have
seen a greater variety of sizes, styles and specifications
introduced to the market. With better choice than ever,
plastic pallets continue to offer a cleaner, safer and
tougher alternative to wood.
If you’ve been using the humble wooden pallet out
of habit, perhaps now it’s time to Go Plastic!
T: 01323 744057 E: sales@goplasticpallets.com
W: www.goplasticpallets.com
Jim Hardisty, founder
and managing director of
Goplasticpallets.com
What you’ll find
in this guide
Why go plastic?
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Nestable pallets
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Export pallets
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Non-perimeter pallets
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Full-perimeter pallets
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Medium duty pallets
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Heavy duty pallets
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Hygienic pallets
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Beverage pallets
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Square pallets
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Spill control pallets
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Display pallets
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Design & Development
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Selecting a plastic pallet
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Don’t forget our plastic boxes
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Ask the experts
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Why go plastic?
Not convinced about plastic pallets?
Just look at all the benefits.
100% size and strength consistent
Plastic pallets are moulded under extreme pressure in
highly polished moulds, ensuring consistent dimensional
accuracy and loading capacities.
Long-lasting, an investment for the future
Plastic pallets have a life span of up to ten years, and
sometimes more. This means they can last ten times
longer than wooden pallets, offering an excellent return on
investment.
Recyclable, environmentally friendly
Not only are many of our pallets manufactured from
recycled HDPE, they are also recyclable, so at the end of
their long working life they can be reground to produce
new plastic products.
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Exempt from ISPM15 regulations
Plastic pallets are exempt from International Standards for
Phytosanitary Measures No.15 (ISPM15), which addresses
the need to treat wooden pallets shipped between countries,
offering a hassle-free option for export consignments.
Safe handling, with no nails or splinters
There are no nails, sharp edges or splinters, and no risk of
loose component parts breaking free under manual lifting
conditions and causing injury to operatives.
No mould or dust contamination issues
There are no hidden pockets or areas where dirt and dust
can collect, so surfaces remain contaminant-free.
Hygienic, smooth surfaces, free from impurities
Totally smooth sealed surfaces prevent impurities
accumulating in the pallet’s structure, essential for
hygienic areas and clean rooms.
Easily cleaned, impervious to moisture,
weak acids and alkalis
As plastic pallets are water-resistant, they can be
repeatedly washed and steam cleaned manually or with an
automated system. They are also impervious to moisture,
weak acids and alkalis.
Colour choice and customisation
With a number of distinctive colours to choose from,
including two-colour combinations, and a variety of
printing options for customisation, plastic pallets
have never looked better!
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Nestable pallets
Ideal for
Lightweight applications, static storage, closed loops,
one-way trips and multi-use.
Key features
Low cost and lightweight.
Key benefits
Economic – nestable design reduces transportation costs.
Lightweight – manufactured from low-grade recycled
plastic.
Space-saving – stacks up to 50 pallets high when empty.
Specification
• Lightweight design with
models weighing between
3.2kg and 6.7kg
• Available in different sizes.
• Available with open or
closed top deck.
• Optional clip-on runners
for double stacking.
• Ultra-light racking loads.
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Export pallets
Ideal for
Export consignments and avoiding the ISPMI5 regulations
for heat treating wood packaging.
Key features
Specially designed for one-way trips or limited use.
Specification
• Available in different
sizes and styles.
closed top deck.
Key benefits
Low-cost – cost-effective for exporters.
• Full-perimeter varieties
offer racking up to
1,000kg.
Lightweight – manufactured from low-grade recycled
plastic or mixed material.
• Super lightweight model
weighs just 3.2kg.
Hassle-free – exempt from ISPMI5 regulations.
• Nestable versions save
space in transportation.
• Longer-life varieties
available for multi-use.
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Non-perimeter pallets
Ideal for
General use, automation and powered hand trucks.
Key features
Rigid top deck mounted on runners offering high strength
and a long working life.
Key benefits
Loading-capacity – suitable for medium to heavy loads,
stronger than nestable pallets.
Rackable – four-way access permits easy beam racking up
to 1,250kg.
Strength – strong, rigid structure suitable for repeated use.
Specification
• Three runners as standard
along pallet length.
• Manufactured from
recycled or virgin plastic,
or mixed material.
closed top deck.
• Coloured black as
standard.
• Colour options available
in virgin materials for
large orders.
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Full-perimeter pallets
Ideal for
General medium and heavy duty applications with racking,
automation, invertors, robots and all types of mechanical
handing equipment (MHE). The most widely used type
of pallet.
Specification
or mixed material.
Key features
Rigid top deck on a full-perimeter base offering a strong
and hardwearing alternative to traditional wooden pallets
and a long working life.
closed top deck.
Key benefits
Reusable – strong, rigid structure and designed for long
term repeated use.
• Colour choices available
large orders.
Rackable – full perimeter base allows easy racking in either
direction with rackable loads generally up to 1250kg.
• Options include edge lips,
RFID inserts and screen
printed ID.
Automation – 100% dimensional accuracy makes wellsuited for automated systems.
• Coloured black as
standard.
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Medium duty pallets
Ideal for
Handling and storing moderate weight loads and
repeated use.
Key features
A wide range of versions available to suit all
application requirements.
Key benefits
Choice – choose from different sizes, open or closed deck,
full-perimeter or non-perimeter versions.
Rackable – all our medium duty pallets offer easy racking
from 250kg to 800kg.
Automation – 100% dimensional accuracy, so well suited
for automated systems.
Specification
or mixed material.
• Available in different sizes
and full-perimeter or nonperimeter versions.
closed top deck.
• Coloured black or grey
as standard.
large orders.
printed ID.
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Heavy duty pallets
Ideal for
Handling and storing heavy loads and repeated use.
Key features
Incredibly strong design ensures long life span –
often exceeding 10 years.
Key benefits
Choice – choose from different sizes, open or closed deck,
full-perimeter or non-perimeter versions.
Specification
or mixed material.
• Available in different sizes
and full-perimeter or nonperimeter versions.
closed top deck.
Rackable – most versions are suitable for racking up
to 1250kg.
• Coloured black, grey or
blue as standard.
Automation – 100% dimensional accuracy, so well suited
for automated systems.
large orders.
printed ID.
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Hygienic pallets
Ideal for
Food and pharmaceuticals and other industries where
hygiene is of prime importance.
Key features
Totally smooth sealed top deck, full compliance with EU
safety legislation, optimised for superior automated
handling performance.
Key benefits
Optimum hygiene – designed to meet the most stringent
hygiene requirements.
Contaminant-free – no pockets or areas where dirt and
dust can collect.
Water-resistant – easily cleaned manually or with an
automated system.
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Specification
• Highest quality food-grade
virgin or recycled plastic.
• Full-perimeter,
non-perimeter or nine
feet versions available.
• Available in two sizes
1200 x 1000mm and
1200 x 800mm.
• Seven single colours
available from stock.
• Special colours and
84 two-colour varieties
available for orders
of 500+.
printed ID.
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Beverage pallets
Ideal for
All types of drinks handling and transportation from
spirits, wines and beer barrels to soft drinks.
BPPi9 Beverage Pool Pallet
Robust – heavy duty pallet designed for
repeated use.
Keg S9 Pallet
Special design – specifically designed for
handling 50-litre barrels (8 per pallet).
Safety – anti-slip strips and grommets
ensure safe goods handling.
Rackable – high racking capacity of up t
o 1500kg.
Ease-of-use – extra wide openings between
central blocks, make it easy for forklifts to
enter and leave the pallet.
Safety – safety rim, keg locators and
rubber blocks on the base ensure
safe handling.
Options – anti-static ESD, RFID inserts,
screen printed ID, and other colours for
large orders.
Options – RFID inserts and screen printed
ID, and other colours for large orders.
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Square pallets
Ideal for
Bulk storage and distribution. Versions available suited to
transporting 200 litre drums and storing big IBC bags
safely in racks or transporting loads in shipping containers.
Key features
Unique square design with same width and length.
Key benefits
Strength – exceptionally robust design for heavy handling
and repeated use.
Rackable – offers easy racking up to 1250kg.
Safety – 7mm rim around the pallet perimeter provides
built-in safety.
Specification
• Full perimeter design
manufactured from PPC.
• Available in two sizes –
1200mm x 1200mm and
1140mm x 1140mm.
• Available with closed or
open deck.
• Versions available on 3 or
6 runners.
• Coloured black
as standard.
• Options – lips, RFID
inserts, screen printed ID,
anti-static ESD, anti-slip
features and nonperimeter version.
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Spill control pallets
Ideal for
Safe storage of liquids and hazardous substances. Used in
the automotive, chemical, electronics, marine and waste
management industries.
Key features
Specially designed to contain leaks and spillages.
Key benefits
Economic – avoid costs associated with environmental
damage and employee illness.
Corrosion-resistant – unaffected by most chemicals and
rust-free.
Safe – pallets comply with latest legislation, including
Controls of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations
2011, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), and
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Specification
Products in the spill control
range include:
• Retenkit floor tiles that
protect floor and feet from
acids, alkalis and seawater.
• Sump pallets that offer
easy placement and have
supportive grills.
• Drum top bund pallets
with circular recesses that
provide safe storage of
drums and their contents.
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Display pallets
Ideal for
Point-of-sale displays in supermarkets, garden and
hardware stores and other retail outlets.
Key features
Specially designed to fit a 7mm plastic or cardboard
sleeve to form a box.
Key benefits
Hassle-free – product can be transferred directly to the
shop floor, saving the hassle of unpacking.
Environmental savings – generates minimum
packaging waste.
Attractive – plastic pallets look attractive on the shop
floor encouraging impulse purchases.
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Specification
• Pallet measures 800mm (L)
x 600mm (W) x 130mm (H).
recycled black HDPE as
standard or virgin HDPE.
closed top deck, with or
without edge lips.
• Nests up to 78 pallets high,
saving space in storage
and transportation.
• Stacks for use with pallet
loading cassettes and
automated systems.
• Colour options and
moulded inserts available
for large orders.
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Design & Development
If our off-the-shelf plastic pallets do not meet your
requirements, we will help you find a solution.
Our close partnerships with a number of
manufacturing factories across Europe
means that we can cater for all types of
bespoke design and customisation
specifications with effective consultancy
and technical support.
After taking a brief, we will put our
experience and knowledge to good use and
strive to find the most economical solution
to meet your needs. We have
access to some of the most sophisticated
software and CAD equipment, enabling us
to create innovative product designs.
All of our bespoke products are
manufactured using state-of-the-art
moulding equipment. Where modifications
are required, we will work with you to meet
your exact brief.
If you would like to discuss a brief for the
design and development of a bespoke
plastic box, give us a call.
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Selecting a pallet
Before selecting your plastic pallet, spare a
moment to consider the following:
Pallet capacities
Pallet specifications normally have three
stated capacities:
• STATIC load is the maximum weight that
the pallet can withstand when placed on
a level solid surface.
• DYNAMIC load is the maximum weight
that the pallet can accommodate when
being moved by a forklift.
• RACKING load is the maximum weight
that the pallet can accept.
Style
Pallets are available in three styles:
nestable, full-perimeter or non-perimeter.
Descriptions of all three styles can be
found on pages 7 to 9.
Choice of deck
Pallets are available with open or closed
decks. Open decks allow easier draining
when wet and easier manual handling.
Closed decks offer superior hygiene,
protection from splash up and are easier
to clean.
All plastic pallets have a safety margin to
ensure that they can be loaded to these
maximums, however these capacities
assume that the load is evenly spread.
If your load is concentrated in or
across the centre of the pallet,
this should be allowed for.
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Optional lips
Normally, the lips on the edge of the
pallets are 6mm high and 3mm wide,
running in two short sections, nominally
300mm, on each side. On non and fullperimeter pallets, when moved in stacks of
empty pallets, these lips locate into the
pallet above, making the stack very stable.
Depending on the size of the goods loaded
on full pallets, the lips can help to locate
and hold the load.
Materials
Plastic pallets are manufactured from
polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE),
high or medium density. Specification will
depend upon the proposed application.
PE has good shock absorbing performance,
even in very low temperatures, whereas PP
has improved stiffness even at higher
temperatures, providing excellent
performance on racking.
If your pallets are to have direct contact
with food, or if high performance is
required, virgin materials (rather than
recycled) are recommended. They also look
better, if that is a consideration. However,
recycled materials offer a more economic
and environmentally friendly alternative.
Operating temperature
If pallets are being used in extreme
temperatures, it can adversely affect the
loading capacities and performance.
Because there are so many variables
involved, it is important when specifying
your pallet to state if it will be used in
extreme operating temperatures.
Anti-slip surfaces
In some exceptional circumstances,
anti-slip surfaces may be required to
reduce product movement. Anti-slip
strips and pads are available as an
option on some models.
ESD & conductive products
Static electricity can be very damaging to
micro electronics, and sparks arising from
static can be a major hazard in areas
dealing with explosive materials. In these
circumstances, pallets can be supplied that
are specially treated to be anti-static, have
electro static discharge (ESD) properties
or alternatively are conductive.
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Don’t forget our
plastic boxes
We don’t just stock plastic pallets. We supply a
full range of boxes, crates and trays.
Goplasticboxes.com was established in
2008 and today we offer expert knowledge
and advice across our range of more than
115 plastic containers, crates and trays,
in addition to larger pallet boxes and
box accessories.
Our product range includes five distinct
box ranges: Automotive, Attached Lid,
Stack & Nest, Food & Agricultural,
Folding, as well as a selection of lids
and transport dollies.
We are the sole UK distributors of
Gamma-Wopla boxes and accessories,
manufactured in Belgium and have close
links with a number of other plastic box
manufacturers throughout Europe.
If you’ve been using corrugated boxes or
boxes made from other materials out of
habit, we can help you make a smooth and
cost-effective transition to plastic boxes.
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Ask the experts
Still not sure which type of plastic pallet is best
suited to your business? Give us a call or email us
for expert advice, like these customers.
“Given our specific requirements for
transporting wetlap pulp,
Goplasticpallets.com was quick to respond
to our enquiry and in finding a solution.
Our new plastic pallets deliver on all
levels. They are impervious to moisture,
easily cleaned and, most importantly,
reusable. Taking into account the excellent
working life of plastic pallets, we feel we
have made an investment for the future.”
Andrew Folkard, Supply Chain Centre Manager
for M-real.
“We produce a lot of display stands for
supermarkets and DIY stores and most of
them are made to fit certain size pallets.
Transporting display stands on wooden
pallets requires delicate handling to stop
the display moving. Goplasticpallets.com’s
new plastic display pallet alleviates this
problem and also makes the construction
of the cardboard display much simpler and
cheaper. The slot around the top of the
pallet is deep enough to hold the display
securely in place.”
“We have worked with Goplasticpallets.com
on a number of projects that have
involved using plastic pallets in automated
systems. The team at Goplasticpallets.com
is very knowledgeable and takes care in
recommending the best pallet to suit
each application.”
Keith Washington, Senior Project Development
Manager for System Logistics.
“We're delighted with our order and the
high level of customer service we
received. MD Jim Hardisty was very
professional and I'd happily recommend
Goplasticpallets.com to others in the
motor racing industry.”
From a top F1 Team.
“From our initial enquiry right through to
delivery, Goplasticpallets.com provided
excellent advice and first class customer
service, we would have no hesitation in
working with them again.”
Anu Sondhi, General Manager for Rumaillah
Warehouse Equipment.
Keith Jenkins, Senior Estimator for
Proteus Packaging.
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