Looking for Metal Pallets for Sale? Here’s Why Metal Pallets Are Better Than Wooden Pallets

Do you need to transport or store heavy loads? Whatever your reason for needing pallets, are metal or wood pallets the better option? Many people use pallets for a wide range of purposes, such as storage, manufacturing, business, or industrial use. Most of the time, pallets are used to transport goods and store them in warehouses, factories, and other commercial premises. Metal pallets are easier ...

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How to Ship a Pallet: 6 Tips

Pallets are one of the most common methods utilized across industries to ship items. Shipping via pallet lets you securely keep products together while also eliminating the high costs of shipping items individually. At Container Exchanger, one of our biggest sellers is the pallet container, which allows you to ship items with a pallet and the additional security of protecting your cargo with rigi...

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Advantages of Plastic Pallets Over Wooden Pallets

Pallets make the world go round. They are used to ship and store all kinds of products in the supply chain. All pallets feature a horizontal surface with a superstructure attached to a bottom deck. They are designed to be used with a forklift or lift truck. The forks slide between the stringers, the columns that hold the bottom deck to the top deck. This is usually the safest and easiest way to mo...

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What is the Standard Pallet Size? Your Guide to Pallets Sizes and Materials

If you need to ship large quantities of goods or supplies, you’re going to need a pallet. The humble pallet is used virtually everywhere within the U.S. and abroad. Companies across all industries use them to ship and store goods and supplies for anywhere from a few hours to several years or more. They make it easy to transport large quantities of goods using a forklift or lift truck, and they h...

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What Is Pallet Rack Wire Decking? Your Ultimate Guide to Wire Decking

If your warehouse is made up of hundreds of different products, you need to use pallet rack decking to keep your goods secure on the shelf. This adds another layer of protection to your stack racks, so you can store all kinds of containers, not just those that fit on a pallet.  You can use wood, grates and corrugated liners to beef up your racks, but wire mesh tends to be the best option. This m...

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5 Benefits of Using Plastic Pallets for Your Warehouse Pallet Picking Operations

There are more products (and pallets) moving around the world than ever before with two billion pallets in the U.S. alone. While most pallets in the industry are made of wood, plastic pallets come with some surprising benefits, especially when it comes to pallet picking. Most items are shipped and stored using a pallet. Learn how switching out your wood pallets can improve your warehouse picking o...

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Plastic Pallets vs. Wood Pallets: Choosing the Right Pallet for Your Industry

Every package needs the right type of pallet. Most companies will choose between plastic pallets and wood pallets when shipping and storing their goods, but this can be a difficult decision to make. Both types of pallets come with their fair share of pros and cons. Consider how often you plan on moving your goods, how they’re being stored and where they’re going when selecting the right pallet...

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What Is Steel Fabrication and How Do I Get into the Industry?

Source: Dizfoto/Shutterstock.com Steel is one of the world’s most dependable materials. It’s used in all kinds of industries, including many of the products we use every day. These products are made using a process known as steel fabrication. It’s when a skilled technician or craftsperson transforms raw steel into a part or product with specific dimensions. The steel fabrication industry i...

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Evaluating the Pros and Cons: OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts

Source: FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock.com Drivers have so many options when it comes to adding parts and accessories to their vehicles. The aftermarket parts industry is alive and well as more companies come up with products that can be used with dozens of makes and models. The combined worth of the U.S. automotive aftermarket is estimated at $281 billion as of 2020. (more…) Read More

How to Band a Pallet for Your Automotive Warehouse

The automotive industry is on track to sell and ship 69 million cars this year alone. Behind every make and model, there are tens of thousands of individual parts. From the latest smart computers to bulky items, nothing could be more important than making sure your goods and parts arrive at their destination safely. One mistake can tarnish your reputation as a manufacturer or distributor, leading ...

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How to Wrap a Pallet for Steel Fabrication

Source: Studio Dagdagaz/Shutterstock.com If you’re looking to wrap a pallet when shipping steel, you’ve come to the right place. Most people don’t realize steel fabrication is behind around 50 percent of the products we use on any given day, from cell phones to cars and the knives in our kitchens. (more…) Read More

How to Use a Pallet Jack in Your OEM Warehouse

Source: Siwakorn1933/Shutterstock.com Where would your OEM warehouse be without a pallet jack? This simple yet amazingly helpful tool has been a staple of the warehousing and manufacturing industry for decades. Every product counts when it comes to running an OEM facility. Dropping a package or damaging one of your containers could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. In some cases, ...

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