Pallet Buying Guide

If you haven’t purchased custom wooden pallets before, there are some things to keep in mind
so you get the right product for your facility.

Things to Consider Before Purchase:

  • Pallet delivery address
  • How the pallets will be unloaded (dock, ground, flatbed or van trailer)
  • The minimum quantity per order for this size pallet
  • How often this quantity is ordered
  • Pallet type needed: new or recycled
  • Maximum total weight to be placed on pallet (approximate)
  • Exact pallet specs or disposal needs
  • Need to use pallets for export

New pallets are made from new lumber that hasn’t been previously used. Recycled pallets are used, refurbished or remanufactured using reclaimed lumber.

For more pallet buying terms, visit our Industry Terms page.

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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

If you do not know your exact pallet specs, it’s important to answer the following 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 Deck Boards:
  • If 48” by 40” Reconditioned 4-Way, Specify Grade (1 or A, 2 or B, 3 or C):
  • Will Pallets Be Used in a Racking System? Yes or No
  • Describe the Products to Be Placed on Pallets:
  • Will Pallets Containing Products Be Double or Triple Stacked? Yes or No

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

Stinger 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 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 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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