TORONTOPALLETS

Pallet Types & Solutions

A guide to common pallet types for Toronto and GTA businesses. Availability depends on partner suppliers.

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By Material

Wood Pallets

Widely Used

Traditional wooden pallets are widely used for general-purpose freight. They can be repaired, reused and sorted by condition grade.

Load Capacity: Varies, confirm with supplier
Service Life: Depends on use and handling
End of Life: Repairable, and recyclable where facilities accept it
Common Uses: Warehousing, retail, manufacturing

Key Features:

  • Strong for their weight
  • Can be repaired and reconditioned
  • Used in high-volume operations
  • Sold in several condition grades
  • Suit a wide range of loads

Plastic Pallets

Washable

Plastic pallets offer consistent dimensions and a surface that can be washed. They are often chosen where moisture is a concern.

Load Capacity: Varies, confirm with supplier
Service Life: Depends on use and handling
End of Life: Recyclable where facilities accept the material
Common Uses: Repeat trips, damp environments

Key Features:

  • Do not absorb moisture the way wood does
  • Uniform weight and dimensions
  • Can be washed
  • Available in lighter designs
  • No splinters or protruding nails

Heat-Treated Pallets

ISPM 15

Under ISPM 15, the international standard for wood packaging, solid wood is heated to a core temperature of 56 °C for 30 minutes and then marked with an HT stamp.

Load Capacity: Varies, confirm with supplier
Standard: ISPM 15
Treatment: 56 °C core temperature for 30 minutes
Common Uses: Freight that crosses international borders

Key Features:

  • Treated under an international phytosanitary standard
  • Marked with an HT stamp
  • Stamp identifies the treatment applied
  • Check current rules for the destination

Block Pallets

4-Way Entry

Block pallets use blocks instead of stringers, allowing forklift access from all four sides.

Load Capacity: Varies, confirm with supplier
Entry Points: 4-way access
Service Life: Depends on use and handling
Common Uses: Racked storage, automated handling

Key Features:

  • Four-way forklift access
  • Blocks support the deck at several points
  • Often used in racking systems
  • Often chosen for automated handling

By Configuration

Stringer Pallets

Traditional design with boards (stringers) running the length of the pallet. A common choice for general use.

Entry: 2-way or partial 4-way
Pricing: By quote from partner suppliers
Common Sizes: 48x40", 42x42", 48x48"

Double-Face Pallets

Deck boards on both top and bottom surfaces. Available as reversible (identical decks) or non-reversible (different deck configurations).

Capacity: Varies, confirm with supplier
Deck: Boards on top and bottom
Use Case: Stacking and loads that need a bottom deck

Solid Deck Pallets

Continuous top surface without gaps between deck boards. Helps stop small items from falling through and gives a stable surface.

Surface: Continuous, no gaps
Protection: Helps contain small items
Common Uses: Small items, retail displays

Winged Pallets

Top deck boards extend beyond the stringers or blocks, adding surface area for loads that need it.

Overhang: Extended top deck
Design: Deck boards extend past the supports
Common Uses: Wide or irregular loads

Specialty Pallets

Drum Pallets

Designed for carrying drums and barrels, with a deck layout suited to round loads.

Automotive Pallets

Sturdy pallets for automotive parts, often made to custom dimensions where partner suppliers offer it.

Display Pallets

Retail-ready pallets with a finished appearance, sometimes with branding, designed for direct floor display.

Beverage Pallets

Sized for bottled beverages, often with a smaller footprint such as 36 x 36 inches.

One-Way Pallets

Lightweight pallets meant for a single trip. Solid wood versions moving across international borders generally need ISPM 15 treatment and the HT stamp.

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