What Are Combo Pallets?

If your operation requires custom-sized pallets, you may be able to save up to 25% by using combo pallets, or...

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If your operation requires custom-sized pallets, you may be able to save up to 25% by using combo pallets, or pallets created from a combination of recycled wood and new material.  While not as durable as new wooden pallets, the combo version is nearly as strong.  The recycled material used in the manufacturing process tends to be drier than new wood, which helps strengthen the combo pallet.

Combo pallets are a unique specialty of Rose Pallet and usually contain new stringers and used deck boards, but can be any mix of new and used material.  The most common build for combo pallets is new stringers (up to 144 inches) and used deck boards (up to 42 inches) or used stringers (up to 48 inches) and new deck boards (up to 120 inches).

In addition to cost savings, a combo pallet is an ideal solution for one-way shipping. But, these pallets can be suitable for multi-use purposes, too.  If that is the intention, build your combo pallet using new material for the critical load dimensions and surround that area with recycled material.  This will help the combo pallet withstand more than one trip.

Combo pallets are also suitable for international shipping because they can be heat treated to comply with the ISPM 15 Standard, required for export shipments.  For more information about the treatment of pallets travelling internationally, refer to our June post on heat-treated pallets.

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