Manufacturing Disciplines Index

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• Assembly
• Castings
• Engineering & Design
• Fabrication
• Forging
• Heat Treatment
• Machining
• Machining-CNC
• Metal Finishing
• Mold Making
• Pallets
• Plastic & Rubber
• Prototyping
• Tool & Die Making

Manufacturing Disciplines

Pallets - An Overview

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Pallets and skids move the world. Pallets and skids are platforms made from Wood, Plastic, Metal and other innovative materials. They are used in the transport and storage of a high percentage of products manufactured in the U.S. and throughout the world. Pallets and skids are produced in standard and custom sizes depending on your particular needs and applications. Several factors may determine the size, style, and type of material used in the manufacture of pallets and skids.

There are some basic questions that need to be answered in order to determine which type of pallet or skid will work best for each shipping or storage situation. Are they going to be used for "In-House" or "Closed Loop" systems where they are used over and over again, or are the pallets and skids going to be used for "One-Way" shipping purposes? How much weight are they going to be required to support? How is the product packaged that is going to be placed on the pallet or skid? Are they going to be used in a racking or storage system? Will the pallet or skid be used in conjunction with any automated machinery or conveyor systems? Will they be stacked on top of other pallets or skids with product already on them? What industry are the pallets or skids to be used for(Food, Pharmaceuticals, Metals, General Merchandise, etc...)? How much do you have budgeted for the purchase of pallets or skids for your particular needs?

The answers to these and a few other questions will determine what type of material, what design, and what dimensions will be satisfactory for your particular needs. As there are many pallet and skid manufacturers and recyclers in the U.S. you have many choices as a purchaser. By determining some of your basic needs as they relate to the purpose and functionality of the pallet or skid you are looking for, we can narrow down the list of potential pallet and skid companies that will be happy to quote your needs.

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Pallet and Skid Types Supported

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