Before You Purchase a Pallet

Things to Consider When Purchasing Pallets:

  • Pallet delivery address.
  • How will the pallets be unloaded: Dock or Ground (Flatbed or Van Trailer)?
  • What is the minimum quantity per order for this size pallet?
  • How often is this quantity ordered?
  • Pallet type requested: New or Recycled Or Either.
New Pallets
Recycled Pallets
made from green (new) lumber
reconditioned (used, refurbished)
remanufactured (made from reclaimed lumber)
hybrid (combination of new and reclaimed lumber)
Pallet Length (stringer)
Pallet Width (boards)
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Entry Style
  • 2 way(no notches in stringer)
  • 4 way
  • Either
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Deckboard Style
  • Flush
  • Single Wing
  • Double Wing
  • Any Style
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Pallet Style
  • Stringer Style
  • Block Style
  • Either
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  • Approximate Maximum Total Weight to be placed on pallet.
  • If you have a special service request (if your pallets are for export, please make note) or pallet disposal needs.
If you do not know your exact pallet specs, try and answer these questions (if you do, these questions may be optional):
  1.  Pallet Jackable: Yes or No
  2. Minimum Thickness of Deckboards.
  3. Maximum Spacing Between Top Deckboards.
  4. If 48" by 40" Reconditioned 4way, Specify Grade: (1 or A, 2 or B, 3 or C)
  5. Will Pallet be used in Racking System? Yes or No
  6. Describe Products to be placed on Pallets.
  7.  Will Pallets Containing Product be Double or Triple Stacked? Yes or No
You should know the following information if you do know the exact pallet specifications:
Stringer
Information
  • Stringer Length
  • Stringer Width
  • Stringer Height
  • Number of Stringers
  • Wood Type - Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive
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If pallet
is notched
  • Notch Length
  • Notch Depth
  • Notch Location
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Top Deckboard Information
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Top Lead Board
  • Length
  • Width
  • Thickness
  • Wood Type - Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive
Top Inner Board
  • Length
  • Width
  • Thickness
  • Wood Type - Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive
  • Number of Top Inner Boards
  • If Wing, Length of Wing
  • If Top Deckboards are not evenly spaced, describe spacing
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Bottom Deckboard Information
Top Lead Board
  • Length
  • Width
  • Thickness
  • Wood Type - Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive
Bottom Inner Board
  • Length
  • Width
  • Thickness
  • Wood Type - Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive
  • Number of Bottom Inner Boards
  • If Wing, Length of Wing
  • If you know your exact fastener size (nail/staple) please describe
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