adpapa Editor
12 April 2021
These days packaging industries play an important role in our business today. Business is not just limited to local shops, companies are not only shipping their goods in nearby cities or within the country, but they are also shipping goods across the world. Thus, pallets’ needs are also increasing in the shipping and packaging industry as everyone wants their goods to reach the destination safely without causing any damages to them.
If you are thinking to invest in pallets, you must consider wooden ones as there are many advantages of these wooden crates mentioned below.
Benefits Of Wooden Pallets
Versatility
Wood crates come with deck board placed on top and bottom, and these are held together with the help of three runners, and they are made from decking lumber that is fastened using nails and screws. Some of these wooden ones also have strips on the top instead of duckboard.
The best thing is that you can find them in different styles and designs, like some may have two others may have four entry points. Some may also have a full deck board placed on both top and bottom.
Cost
If you compare wooden pallets’ cost, they are much cheaper than plastic or metal. Hence, if you are short of budget and do not want to invest heavily in your pallets, these are perfect options. If you buy these pallets made of wood in bulk, you will save a lot of money. Moreover, you can reuse the wooden pallets.
Also, wood is environment-friendly material as compared to plastic. If you plan to set up your packaging company, you require a much lesser amount of capital. Thus, they are an excellent alternative for smaller businesses.
Weight
While plastic can have its limitations when it comes to holding weight, wooden ones can hold much heavier goods. Not only they can hold heavy weight, but they are also lightweight in comparison to both plastic and metal crates.
Maintenance
When it comes to repairing and maintenance, plastic, and metal crates are many stubborn options. Plastic pallets might not repair if they face bigger damage, and metal ones will cost a lot to repair and maintain. However, wooden ones are straightforward to repair.
Fixing some screws and nails is sufficient to repair them. It does not need any professional qualification or training to do such work. If any section of these is broken, it can also be easily replaced.
Strength
Wood has been used in making myriads of things for many centuries. It is because of the strength of the wood. Wooden pallets are hence sturdy and durable. They can withstand falls and other accidents easily, and they protect the goods from damage. While plastic can react with few goods, wood will not, and it retains the goods’ original smell and texture.
Recyclable
One of the major benefits of using wooden pallets is that pallets are recyclable and can be used many times till it is damaged. Even if they are of no use, they will not create any pollution as they are biodegradable, making them an earth-friendly option.
Conclusion
These are some of the major advantages of using wooden pallets over plastic and metal packaging. However, you must select these crates based on the nature of the goods you want to transport and travel distance. For example, they are perfect for transporting toys and machinery parts, fruits, and vegetables.
But if you have goods like oil that are packed in plastic, they might get damaged from these pallets’ nails. Also, wood is not fireproof, so you cannot transport any material that can cause a fire in wooden crates. To assess your requirement and then choose the right mode of packaging.
