Comparison of Wooden Pallets  vs Plastic Pallets

 

 

 

 

Wooden Pallets

 

Unica Lightweight Nestable Plastic Pallets

 

Fumigation of pallets

 

A requirement for exports to certain countries.

No fumigation required.  Cost saving.

Space saving

 

Require large area to store these pallets.

Stackable, space saving.

Safety

 

Splints, nails, screw and fire hazards.

Safe to handle, no sharp edges.

Weight

 

As heavy as 16kg.

Lightweight - About 7.8 to 9kg. Cost saving if cargo is transport by Air Freight.

Chemical resistant

 

Less resistant.

Stronger resistant.

Hygiene

 

Possible bacterial growth.

Washable, no bacterial growth and odourless.  Longer lifetime.

Environment Friendly

 

More trees being cut down to produce wooden pallets.

Recyclable