Block pallets are rigid platforms used for shipping goods, consisting of blocks supporting wooden deck planks. They can have partial or full four-way entries and various bottom decks. Custom block pallets are stronger and made with quality nails and lumber. After use, they can be recycled or repurposed for various projects.
Pallets are rigid platforms created for use in manufacturing and shipping goods. Also known as shipping pallets, packing pallets, or skids, they’re typically horizontal, yet portable, and can be used for packing, building, handling, housing, and moving bulk products as a single unit. A block pallet is a specific pallet created with blocks between or under the pallet deck planks.
Also called a Manoj pallet, or four-way pallet, a block pallet usually consists of four to twelve blocks that support wooden deck planks. They may vary in length, as different sizes are required for different products. The lengths of the stringers used to make a block pallet are what determine its overall length.
The width of the block pallet is determined by the length of the pallet perpendicular to the length of the crosshead used. Block pallets can be created with partial or full four-way entries. This ensures that a pallet truck can access it from any side, making it much easier to transport.
The bottom deck of a block pallet can also vary significantly. Some bottom decks may not have bottom boards at all. Others may contain bottom planks running parallel to its full base or deck planks. These boards help stabilize the movement of the skid during transport by front loader, forklift, pallet truck or other device.
A custom block pallet is typically stronger than a regular cross-rail pallet. Using both perpendicular and parallel traverses, they are recognized as creating a more optimal method of handling shipments. Four-way skates are often made from oak wood, which provides extra strength. Improving the strength of a pallet can also be done through the use of quality nails and selected lumber.
In use, goods are typically strapped, shrink-wrapped, or stretch-wrapped before shipping. Then the skids are weighed to ensure the delivery trucks are not overloaded with excessive weight. After making sure that the heaviness of the cargo does not exceed the capacity of the truck, a skid can be loaded into the truck for transportation and delivery.
After use in shipping, a discarded block pallet can be used for a variety of projects and tasks. The boards can be used for firewood, although potential chemical spills on the wood can make it dangerous to burn. Old skates can also be used in craft projects, fences, racquet sports, animal cages, furniture, paintball game barricades, skateboard ramps, tree houses and other wood projects. Block pallets can also simply be recycled.
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