|
No
matter what style of pallet rack
you use, the pallets on your pallet rack can be categorized
as either Stringer pallets or Block pallets. The choice of
whether to use a Stringer pallet or Block pallet depends on
the type of load the pallet will carry, the type of moving
system in the warehouse, the type of pallet rack system, etc.
Here are the main differences between Stringer pallets and
Block pallets:
Stringer
pallets: Probably due to their ease of manufacture, Stringer
pallets are the most common pallet in the United States. The
main feature of a stringer pallet is the three parallel boards
sandwiched in between the top and bottom deckboards of the
pallet. The three internal parallel boards are called “stringers.”
In its most basic form, a Stringer pallet is a “two-way
pallet” because a pallet jack or forklift can only lift
the pallet from two sides. When notches are cut into the stringers,
the Stringer pallet becomes a “four-way pallet.”
Block
pallets: Block pallets are more difficult and expensive to
manufacture than Stringer pallets, but are often stronger.
The main feature of a block pallet is the 4 to 12 blocks of
wood that support the top deckboard. The block pallet is a
true four-way pallet. This is due to the use of blocks (instead
of boards) for supporting the inside of the pallet. Blocks
allow more room for pallet jack or forklift access.
For
more information on pallet rack and material handling in your
warehouse, call Ace Overstock at (888) 332-4922. We have a
huge supply of new and used pallet rack
to meet your warehousing needs.
|
