Benefits of Metal Pallets Compared to Plastic Pallets by James Page
In 2008 Columbus Ohio based Compliance Packaging International Ltd. started offering new super duty 48 x 40 metal pallets that are a superior material handling solution compared to plastic pallets other metal pallets.
First our metal pallets provide a better return on investment when compared to other metal pallets plastic pallets because of their affordable cost durable construction. Over time the cost per trip of metal pallets is lower than plastic pallets that do not last as long.
Beyond cost savings companies around the world enjoy the sanitary sustainability safety advantages of the metal pallets over plastic pallets.
Metal pallets can be cleaned disinfected easier than plastic pallets can also be made more bacteria resistant.
While the metal pallet is not flammable cannot be ignited in a fire the plastic pallet creates a serious fire danger in warehouses especially when concentrated in large numbers.
Plastic pallets are less durable than metal pallets collapse under weight quicker are less sturdy when stacked. A related benefit of metal pallets is fewer injuries in the workplace from broken pallets.
Plastic pallets usually cannot be repaired when cracked or broken whereas metal pallets can be repaired many times for a longer life.
Metal pallets typically provide more protection therefore less product damage during transport compared to plastic pallets. The metal pallet offered by our company can carry heavier loads than virtually all plastic pallets on the market.
When placed in an open racking system our 48 x 40 metal slave pallets are rated to 3500 pounds in comparison to the 2200 pounds or less that most plastic pallets can handle.
Metal is also the most recycled material in the world saving more energy material than plastic when recovered.
Contact author James Page for more benefits that may apply to your company's needs. to calculate the lifetime cost per trip of our metal pallets metalpallets. us is to thoroughly test them. We normally send out metal pallet samples metalpallets. us custommetalpallets. asp the same day. Benefits of Metal Pallets Compared to Plastic Pallets
