Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Plastic pallets are a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to wooden pallets, which are an essential part of the supply chain process used in the storage and transportation of goods.

The range of plastic pallet styles includes heavy & medium duty, those made from recycled plastic and hygienic plastic pallets. We stock lightweight, one-trip, nestable and stacking plastic pallets, which means that there is always a pallet to suit your application.

Our plastic pallets are used in a variety of industries that include the pharmaceutical, food production, automotive as well as the beverage and brewing industry. Whilst the applications of plastic pallets within logistics and supply chain are at times obvious, sometimes that requirements are more specific. Each week, our client 'Steven Rimmer Eggs' delivers 65,000 weight-graded, quality checked eggs direct from the farm in its refrigerated delivery vans throughout Southport, Merseyside and West Lancashire. They required a more hygienic and lighter weight solution to their wooden pallets, which is where our plastic pallets provided the perfect solution. Read more here.

This can vary but, many of our long-lasting recycled pallets can carry loads of 1250kg when stored in standard beam racking.

Yes! If you cannot find a suitable product in our plastic pallet range then please get in touch to discuss a bespoke design solution for your supply chain requirements. Our specialist team are on hand to guide you through the options and find you the right solution for your application. Call us no on +44 (0)1323 744057, email sales@goplasticpallets.com or fill in our online request a quote form.

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP) are the two major material groups that go into our plastic pallets. We also use Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Polyolefin (PO) and recycled material extracted from household and business plastic waste in the production of our plastic pallets. To learn more about our plastic pallet production process read Our Responsibility Policy.

Plastic pallets are categorised by style and size. Read our Ultimate Guide to selecting a Plastic Pallet.

High-Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene are the most commonly used materials in the production of our plastic pallets, but different materials react and perform differently depending on the application and environment. For example, HDPE pallets will perform better in very low temperatures.

Major features of plastic pallets include stack-ability, which in turn saves money on storage and transportation costs, longevity, the reduced impact to the environment, sustainability, conformity to health and safety regulations - especially in export - and application in specific industries such as food production and distribution. It are these features which make plastic pallets a much better alternative to wooden pallets.

The advantages to using plastic pallets are clear. However, one area that is often forgotten is the stringent import and export regulations associated with the treatment of wooden pallets. Plastic pallets are of course exempt and therefore reduce costs where transportation of good abroad is required. Additionally plastic pallets reduce the need for excessive warehouse and transportation space due to bespoke footprint and storage design. Plastic pallets also reduce maintenance time often associated with wooden pallets. If you are in any doubt, take a look at the benefits of plastic pallets.

Plastic pallets offer considerable benefits compared to wooden alternatives, and although the initial outlay may be comparatively higher, it offers a comprehensive cost per use saving in the long term. Still not convinced? Take a look at the benefits of plastic pallets.

Our plastic pallets offer space saving, durability, cost-saving and sustainability benefits over the traditional wooden pallet. Take a look at the benefits of plastic pallets.

Our plastic pallets are available in the following colours: black grey blue red green yellow white beige Bespoke colour options are available upon request and upon meeting a minimum order quantity. To talk to us about your specific plastic pallet requirements fill in our request a quote form.

A major advantage of utilising plastic pallets is the increased level of sustainability delivered from the reduction of waste and an increase in usability whilst also providing space-saving benefits reducing transportation costs. We are The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company and we guarantee to take full responsibility for recycling the plastic pallets and boxes we supply. Read our Responsibility Policy.

There are many reasons why you can benefit from using plastic pallets over wooden pallets. The Top Benefits of Plastic Pallets over Wooden Pallets 1. Environmentally friendly and can be reground to produce new plastic products 2. Designed and customised for your specific application 3. Unrivalled strength and durability 4. 10 times longer lasting 5. Exempt from ISPM 15 regulations as they do not need to be heat treated 6. Hygienic and easy to clean 7. No potential contamination issues 8. Safer manual handling and easy forklift access 9. Weather and chemical resistant making them suitable for indoor and outdoor use in a range of applications 10. A space and cost saving solution For more information on how you can benefit from plastic pallets in your supply chain visit our page about the benefits of plastic pallets.

The standard size of a UK Plastic Pallet is 1200mm x 1000mm. However we offer plastic pallets that are as small as 400mm x 300mm which are designed for point of sale display positioning and could be as large as our 1400mm x 1400mm nestable skid pallets designed specifically for bulk transportation. Take a look at our Plastic Pallets by Size.

YES! When the plastic pallet reaches the end of its working life, it can be collected or sent back to us at Go Plastic Pallets. We then return them to our factory in Belgium, where they are ground into plastic pellet granules. They are then formed into new sustainable plastic pallets. We guarantee to take full responsibility for recycling the plastic pallets and boxes we supply. To find out more about our plastic pallet recycling and corporate responsibility, take a look at Our Responsibility Policy.

There are over 160 different types of plastic pallets available in our range suitable for a wide range of applications. These vary from lightweight and one-trip pallets to nestable, export, euro and hygienic plastic pallets.

Our catalogue of durable pallets ranges from nestable display pallets with dimensions of 400mm x 300mm to the 1400mm x 1400mm sized pallet designed to aid in the transportation of extra large packages. Not sure of the size of plastic pallet you need? Not a problem; simple call us on +44 (0)1323 744057, email sales@goplasticpallets.com or fill in our online request a quote form.

Switching to Plastic Pallets not only reduces the impact on our environment but reduces operating costs due to space saving potential to distributors. To understand more about the benefits of plastic pallets and why you should switch away from wooden pallets to be more environmentally responsible take a look at Our Responsibility Policy.

Our range of Plastic Pallets offer a high level of durability, especially when compared to their wooden counterparts. Plastic pallets can last up to 10 years and as such the cost per use decreases and increases efficiency, therefore saving you money and hassle!

The lifespan of a plastic pallet is longer than a wooden pallet alternative as they are less likely to require maintenance, are easier to clean and less susceptible to material degradation. Plastic pallets don't splinter and can be used time and time again. To understand more about wood vs plastic pallet take a look at our 'Leave the wood. Go plastic.' campaign.

A static load is a weight placed upon a pallet and kept at rest whilst a dynamic load is a loaded pallet that is in motion. This helps to understand what weight a pallet can bear whilst being used for storage in a warehouse and being used in the transportation of goods.

For more advice on selecting the correct plastic pallet for your application take a look at our Buyers Guide. Alternatively please call our specialist team on +44 (0)1323 744057 , email sales@goplasticpallets.com or fill in our online request a quote form.

Nestable pallets are the ideal solution when space saving is vital. They nest inside each other, making stacking more efficient and safer. This means that when they are empty a large quantity can be loaded back onto a truck and taken away or stored. Nestable pallets are ideal for lightweight applications with evenly spread loads.

Nestable pallets come in a range of styles including, display, open and closed deck, one trip, and reusable . Talk to us today about your specific application and we will help you find the right solution. The largest nestable pallet is the APB 1414 L 2R, which is 1400mm x 1400mm and the smallest is the Cabka-IPS Nest M1 4F, which is 400 x 300mm.

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Nestable plastic pallets are generally used for exports, including airfreight, lightweight storage, warehouse & logistical movements.

Stackable pallets have base runners, which means they can be stacked on top of each other. Most are available with an edge lip and this enables the pallets to stack securely when they are empty.

Heavy Duty plastic pallets are incredibly strong and hard working. Suitable for repeated use, again and again, our Heavy Duty pallets have a range of different features to suit every application.

Our Heavy Duty plastic pallets come in a range of sizes. The largest is the Qpall 1311 Hr 6R which is 1300mm x 1100mm and then the smallest is the APB 6080 Pool 3R which measures 800mm x 600mm.

Our most popular heavy duty pallet, the APB 1210 Pool Open 5R boasts an impressive dynamic load capacity of 2500kg, and a racking load of 1250kg. The static load is 5000kg which means they can be stacked four pallets high, each with 1250kg on.

Heavy Duty plastic pallets can be used with a forklift or pallet truck and as such they are ideal for ensuring that goods are easily transported. They also make excellent display pallets within an end to end supply chain.

Heavy Duty plastic pallets come in a range of different styles. Euro pallets, Non and Full Perimeter, Open and Closed Deck, our range of Heavy Duty Plastic Pallets suit a wide range of applications. Take a look at the various applications that our plastic pallets are used in.

Some of the benefits of heavy duty pallets include: End to end supply chain Robust and incredibly strong Easy to clean Reusable Read more about the benefits of plastic pallets.

Display Plastic Pallets are used for point of sale marketing, allowing retailers to displaying goods easily on the shop floor. Display pallets take products through from distribution right to the customer. Once the products have been sold, the display pallets can then be nested or stacked, allowing for space saving too. Our smaller Display pallet is the Cabka-IPS Nest M1 4F, which has 4 feet and is ideal for small spaces on shop floors and display units can easily be fixed into the pallet's specifically designed locking points.

Pallet skirts wrap around the bottom part of a display pallets. They are specifically used to advertise and market the product on the display pallet and generally are designed to fit a specific point of sale display pallet.

Some of the benefits of display pallets include: End to end supply chain Easy to clean Robust and lightweight Designed to be stacked/ nested when empty and therefore space saving Read more about the benefits of plastic pallets.

Easy to store, easy to move (lightweight) , clean for shop floors, non splintering

The most popular Display Pallets we sell are 600 x 400mm & 800 x 600mm.

96% of all our plastic pallets are made from recycled materials, which includes all of our Display Pallets. The remaining 4% of plastic pallets are produced in virgin materials for a number of different reasons including hygienic applications. Learn more about plastic pallet recycling here.

Euro Plastic Pallets have a specified size of 1200mm x 800mm. Euro Plastic Pallets are reusable and versatile, making them ideal for shipping and distribution of raw materials and finished goods across Europe and the UK. Available as heavy-duty, medium duty & lightweight, nestable, rackable with non-perimeter and full perimeter, with open and closed decks, talk to us today about your application and we will help find the right solution for your requirements.

The standard Euro Pallet size is 1200mm x 800mm.

This is one of the advantages of plastic pallets; they don't need to be heat treated and as such are completely exempt from ISPM 15 Regulations. If you are still using wooden euro pallets then they must be heat treated, and have certification to prove this. Learn more about ISPM 15 regulations here.

Euro Plastic Pallets are generally used for the distribution and export of products and goods throughout Europe and the UK. They are ideal for closed loop production and often used on the food, retail, print and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about the different types of plastic pallet application here.

93% of all our plastic pallets are made from recycled materials. The remaining 4% are produced in virgin materials for a number of different reasons. For example, if the pallet is going to be used in an ultra-hygienic environment, and possibly be in physical contact with food or pharmaceutical products. Learn more about plastic pallet recycling here.