Woood vs. Plastic Pallet Comparison - RPM Technologies, Inc.

COMPARATIVE BENEFITS

WOOD PALLETS

• Increasingly more expensive due to scarcity of lumber & increased forest conservation.

• Heavy and awkward to handle can absorb up to 100% of original weight.

• Higher overall shipping costs.

• Inconsistent load capabilities due to material, construction and wear.

• Nonstackable design and no cutout slots for banding - increases space needs.

• Easily damaged - protruding nails and splintered wood may cause worker injury and damage goods.

• Difficult & time-consuming to clean. fffffff ffff ffff fff

• Unsanitary -FDA has proven wood to have germ-bearing characteristics.

• Average 5 trips before causing maintenance cost or disposa.

• Must be disposed of at your cost when useful life expired.

PLASTIC PALLETS

• USDA/FDA approved material (HDPE) is totally recyclable - lower total investment cost.

• Lightweight and easy to handle no absorption or weight change.

• Lower shipping costs.

• Super-strong - uniform load capabilities. ttttttttttttttttt

• Nestable or stackable designs with 4-way entry cutout slots for banding - saves valuable space.

• Maintenance-free and safe - nonskid surfaces and no rough edges eliminate danger to workers or loads.

• Inexpensive to clean - washable with water or steam.

• Can be completely sanitized - appropriate for food, clean room, and other sensitive goods.

•Average 50 trips with no maintenance.ttt yyy yyy tt ttttttttt ff fftttttt

• May be returned for a credit allowance toward re-purchase.