Plastic pallets play an indispensable role in the field of contemporary logistics. Plastic pallets are widely used in many fields such as medicine, machinery, chemical industry, food, logistics and distribution. Not only is it beautiful, light, and has a long service life, but it also actively responds to environmental protection policies and reduces deforestation caused by wooden pallets. So, what areas should people pay attention to when purchasing plastic pallets?
What to pay attention to when purchasing plastic pallets
1. How are the materials
At present, the commonly used materials for plastic pallets on the market are HDPE (impact-resistant high-density polyethylene) and PP materials. PP material has good toughness, while HDPE material is harder and has superior impact resistance, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. According to the needs of the market, the trays produced by HDPE materials are currently the mainstream plastic trays. In addition, there are relatively rare copolymerized PP plastic materials, which can improve the impact resistance, cold resistance and load-bearing performance of PP plastics through the process. The material price of plastic pallets is relatively transparent, and the use and performance of pallets of different materials are different.
2. The problem of pallet raw materials
We all know that the ratio of raw materials is very important whether it is a pallet made of HDPE or other materials. In addition to affecting the load-bearing capacity of the pallet, it also affects the price of the product. The surface color of the plastic pallet can be judged to a certain extent whether it is a new material or a waste material. Generally speaking, the new material is bright and clean in color; the waste is often impurity, so the color will be darker and darker. Plastic pallet manufacturers suggest that it is not reliable to judge whether the pallet is recycled or not based on color alone. Some small gaps cannot be detected by the naked eye. When purchasing, choose a normal manufacturer and sign a contract, which is very secure for your own interests.
3. Problems in the pallet application industry
For example, industries such as medicine and food have higher requirements on the safety of pallets. Some industries must use food-grade materials, so the raw material of the tray must be pure new material. In order to control the cost of the one-time export tray, it is more cost-effective to produce the return material.
However, if the export is food and other materials, it is necessary to consider whether the returned material will contaminate the food. When the package is intact and the food is well sealed, consider choosing a return tray. Therefore, when purchasing, be sure to explain the situation. Because some plastic pallet manufacturers have more products, various specifications, various colors, and pallet production lines with recycled materials or modified materials. The situation of each manufacturer is different. When making an inquiry, it is clear that the demand will have better suggestions, and it is also convenient for the manufacturer to choose the appropriate pallet size and specifications to quote.
Fourth, the weight and load-bearing capacity of the pallet
The weight of the pallet will affect its load-bearing capacity, but it is not necessary to pursue the weight too much, it is suitable for enterprise use. For example, if the cargo is large but not heavy, you can choose a nine-foot grid. For goods that require multi-layer stacking, try to choose double-sided pallets. so as not to damage the goods. Food processing, cold storage and other enterprises can choose flat trays, which are convenient for cleaning and disinfection, and avoid the breeding of bacteria. However, in the quick freezer, it is recommended to choose a grid tray, which is conducive to the rapid circulation of cold air and rapid freezing of products. For heavy goods, you can choose the pallet produced by the blow molding process, which has high bearing capacity and better impact resistance.
Post time: Nov-03-2022