Types of Pallets
What is a nestable pallet?
Here is a picture of pallets that fit nicely together when not in use. Similar to Styrofoam coffee cups, these pallets save space when not loaded with product (or coffee!)
Most often plastic pallets from one manufacturer will not “nest” with pallets from another manufacturer. There are occasions when manufacturers work together to provide pallets that meet an industry standard, such as the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). These pallets will all nest together.

What is a stackable pallet?

See how precise these stacks of product are? They are kept stable by using a stackable pallet and also by being loaded correctly. Stackable pallets can have runners on the bottom, perimeter frames, picture frame bottoms and more.

What is a rackable pallet?
What is an export pallet?
If plastic pallets cost more than wood pallets, why should I use plastic pallets when exporting? Plastic pallets do not require heat treating, time limiting stamping and the need to fill out customs papers verifying that the wood pallets conform to overseas shipping regulations. Once you figure in the time expended by your personnel regarding using wood pallets, the true cost of the wood pallet can then be compared to plastic pallets. Questions and answers concerning the use of wood materials in export shipping can be found here: www.aphis.usda.gov.
