Judging Performance of Plastic Pallets    
Shippers judge the success of plastic pallets on the four criteria of pallet performance. These characteristics are used by machinists and designers to create pallets that will stand up to the test of time. Consumers that use polypropylene or polyethylene pallets should think about durability, stability, rigidity and strength when determining the values of their investments.

Judging Performance of Plastic Pallets
The longevity of a plastic pallet helps shippers judge the durability portion of pallet performance. Hard plastics last longer, on average, than paper or wood materials due to polymer strength.

Every person that has opened a flimsy wooden crate knows that these containers fail to meet the stability criterion. Plastic pallet manufacturers design their products for maximum stability. Shippers should be able to stack multiple plastic containers without noticing any leaning or shifting if the pack is properly designed and utilized.

The economical construction of wooden crates means that warehouse personnel can create bowing by pressing hard on side panels. Quality plastic pallets are rigid despite heavy payloads. Shipping companies that move heavy products need to know that their pallets will stand up to high weight demands.  Plastic pallets consistently outperform their wood counterparts in terms of strength and ability to handle heavy loads.

Robinson Industries Inc. uses thermoforming and structural foam injection molding methods to create plastic pallets and containers. Prospective clients can learn more about the company's pricing and customization options by emailing sales@robinsonind.com.

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