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Comparisons of this patented steel pallet to wood and plastic pallets.

This list is not perfect and the colors and sequences is an attempt to cover many variables attributable to a wide variety of heavier duty pallets. The list is intended as a helpful indicator verifiable or correctable by any person independently according to their own objective user circumstances and experiences.

FEATURES STEEL WOOD PLASTIC OTHER STEEL
Durable (decades) YES NO YES/NO YES
Fireproof YES NO NO YES
Re-usable YES YES YES YES
Strength YES YES YES/NO YES
Weatherproof YES NO YES YES
Recyclable YES YES YES YES
Infinitely Recyclable YES NO NO YES
Recyclable at value not cost YES NO YES/NO YES
Safety YES NO YES NO
Repairable YES YES NO YES/NO
Customisation YES YES YES/NO YES
Economical YES YES YES/NO NO
Low Maintenance YES NO YES/NO YES
Splinter free YES NO NO YES
Reduce Transport Cost YES NO YES/NO NO
Hygienic YES NO YES/NO YES/NO
Asset not an expense YES NO YES YES
Residual Scrap Value YES NO YES/NO YES
Galvanised YES NO NO YES/NO
Rivet Fastening YES NO NO NO
Environmental Benefit YES NO YES/NO YES
Raw Material Supply YES YES/NO YES/NO YES
Cleanliness YES NO YES/NO YES/NO
Food Grade YES NO YES/NO NO
Ideal for Racking YES YES YES/NO YES
Stackable YES YES YES YES
Composite Capable YES NO YES YES/NO
Impact Resistance YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO
Termite & Pest-Resistant YES NO YES YES
Export OK ISPM15 YES YES/NO YES/NO NO
Lightweight YES YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO
Weldable YES NO NO YES
Reduce Injuries YES NO YES NO
Good Appearance YES NO YES NO
High Tolerances YES NO YES/NO YES
Deflection Resistance YES YES/NO YES/NO YES

CO2 and also Energy Factors are also excellently supportive of steel.

 
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