Plastic Pallets
The most viable substitute to the wood pallet is a plastic pallet. They are very durable and light, and about the same price as a wood pallet. In addition, plastic pallet does not require fumigation for export, is half the weight of wood and it satisfies good storage practice for food and pharmaceutical customers.
They are light, tough and extremely durable — lasting for a hundred trips or more. Plastic spill pallets are also resistant to chemicals, corrosion, weathering and rot. They are pest free and able to handle wet environment well.
The dynamic load capacity ranges from 500 kg to 1.5 tons, depending on the design and raw materials used.