Pallets are the industry standard for storing and transporting goods, stacked in a safe and stable manner. They have been in use since the 20th century and can be made of wood, plastic or various other materials.
Wooden pallets represent the largest percentage in the market, however they have certain disadvantages associated with them, such as deterioration due to humidity or high temperatures, high maintenance costs due to the presence of splinters, nails, deviations, displaced boards, etc., high weight and difficulty for their sanitation.
Plastic pallets, on the other hand, with less presence, are presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to wood, also providing advantages such as long life, controlled weight, easy hygiene, resistance to weather and high temperatures.
Another virtue to highlight, however, is that their plastic raw material makes them very suitable for rapid recycling, without the need for parts separation operations, as the whole assembly is made of the same material. This provides a valuable outlet for a waste that is difficult to manage, such as plastic, while at the same time providing other environmental benefits such as reducing CO2 generation by 84% and reducing the use of forest mass.
Although the initial cost of the plastic pallet is higher than that of its wooden equivalent, it is estimated that the investment can soon be recovered by reducing both waste and labor costs for repairs.
PET Packaging Network, within the framework of its commitment to the environment and future generations, makes available to its customers the equipment for pallet injection, as well as the finished pallets, in case the customer requires it.