Pallets - Buying Guide


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Things to consider when purchasing pallets...

Pallet delivery address.

How will the pallets be unloaded: Dock or Ground (Flatbed or Van Trailer)?

What is the minimum quantity per order for this size pallet?

How often is this quantity ordered?

Pallet type requested: New or Recycled Or Either

New Pallets made from green (new) lumber

Recycled Pallets recondition (used, refurbished) remanufactured (made from reclaimed lumber), hybrid (combination of new and reclaimed lumber)

Pallet Length (stringer)
Pallet Width (boards)
Entry Style	2 way (no notches in stringer) 4 way Either
Deckboard Style	Flush Single Wing Double Wing Any Style
Pallet Style	Stringer Style Block Style Either

Approximate Maximum Total Weight to be placed on pallet.

If you have a special service request (if your pallets are for export please make note) or pallet disposal needs.

If you do not know your exact pallet specs try and answer these questions:

(If you do know your pallet specifications, these questions may be optional)

Pallet Jackable: Yes or No

Minimum Thickness of Deckboards.

Maximum Spacing Between Top Deckboards.

If 48" by 40" Reconditioned 4-way, Specify Grade: (1 or A, 2 or B, 3 or C)

Will Pallet be used in Racking System? Yes or No

Describe Products to be placed on Pallets.

Will Pallets Containing Product be Double or Triple Stacked? Yes or No

You should know the following information if you do know the exact pallet specifications:

Stringer Information	Stringer Length Stringer Width Stringer Height Number of Stringers Wood Type: (Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive.)
If pallet is notched	Notch Length Notch Depth Notch Location
Top Deckboard Information	Top Lead Board Length Width Thickness Wood Type: Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive.
Top Deckboard Information	Top Inner Board Length Width Thickness Wood Type: Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive. Number of Top Inner Boards If Wing, Length of Wing If Top Deckboards are not evenly spaced, describe spacing
Bottom Deckboard Information	Bottom Lead Board Length Width Thickness Wood Type: Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive.
Bottom Deckboard Information	Bottom Inner Board Length Width Thickness Wood Type: Mixed Hardwood, Softwood, Solid Oak or least expensive. Number of Bottom Inner Boards If Wing, Length of Wing If you know your exact fastner size (nail/staple) please describe.

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New Pallets	made from green (new) lumber
Recycled Pallets	recondition (used, refurbished) remanufactured (made from reclaimed lumber), hybrid (combination of new and reclaimed lumber)