Plastic Pallet Myths Melt Away

The severe drought in the United States has once again renewed the debate on the overuse of fossil fuels. Although there’s no conclusive evidence that global warming is the reason contributing to the drought which is being compared to the incredibly dry spell of the 1950s The evidence is growing. That is an excellent news for the industry of manufacturing wood pallets, but not so for the manufacturers of plastic pallets.

Have you spotted the elephant in the room, yet?

This is because plastic pallets can only be made through the combustion fuels that are fossil fuels…petroleum and gas to be precise. However pallets made of wood do not have problems relating to their production, which means they don’t have the same negative impact on the environment.

And while we’re at it lets debunk two other myths about plastic pallets and their supposed advantages over wood.

Durability

Plastic pallets are frequently praised as being strong and durable However, this isn’t necessarily the case. For warehouse applications, it is essential to be aware of specifications for load-bearing of pallets made of plastic and make sure that storage pallets carry an optimum weight, which is lower than the weight-carrying requirements stated. Plastic pallets can be susceptible to the creep of plastic and abrupt failures which could lead to the risk of injuries, damages and collapse.

Cleanliness

The plastic pallets industry highlights the danger of wood pallets being contaminated (larvae or insects) that could cause a contamination of goods. In comparison to heat-treated wood pallets and plastic pallets, plastic pallets are more prone to contamination of the cargo. The pallets treated with heat are extremely clean and plastic pallets – which result from the combustion of fossil fuels as well as the related chemical processes that result from them–can release harmful chemicals that could contaminate high-risk items that require hygiene, like pharmaceutical and food items.

HWP Pallets is a southern Quebec-based wood pallet maker. HWP is also regarded as an New England pallet manufacturer due its close proximity close to bordering the U.S. border. Trust HWP for fast delivery of your wood pallets as well as custom wooden packaging options.