There have been many incidents where a wrong product was delivered simply because when ordering the terms were not understood. To avoid such a situation, it is worth the time to learn the definition of pallet terms before you make the next purchase.

Cost-Pass-Through - A cost-share system where the part of the pallet’s cost is passed-through from the purchaser to the receiver of the pallet.

Cost-Per-Trip - Average cost of pallet use for a one one-way trip.

Dynamic Capacity: Capacity of the pallet in motion by pallet handling equipment.

Injection Molding: Process that produces a solid, lightweight product with impact resistance.

Nestable Pallet: Increase storage of empties by 50% and reduces return shipping cost.

Pallet Life - The period during which the pallet remains useful, expressed in units of time or in the number of one-way trips.

Pallet - A portable, rigid platform used as a base for storing, stacking and distributing goods as a unit load.

Pallet Dimensions - When specifying pallet size, the stringer or stringerboard (block pallet) length is always expressed first; for example, a 48" x 40" pallet has a 48" stringer or stringerboard and 40" deckboards.

Rackable / Stackable: Manufactured with reinforced bottom rails for secure stacking and storage on selective pallet racks or in high-density storage systems.

Structural Foam Molding: Process that produces an extremely durable product that withstands heavy loads and high abuse.

Static Capacity: Capacity of the pallet when in stationary position either stacked or on the floor.

Racking Capacity: Capacity of the pallet with an evenly distributed load on unsupported rack beams.