What is the size of a cheap pallet?

48″ x 40″
The Consumer Brand Association (CBA) (formerly known as the GMA) influences the consumer packaged goods industry around the globe. They suggest standard pallet dimensions to be 48″ x 40″.

How big is a standard pallet Australia?

1165mm x 1165mm
Standard & Custom Pallets – The standard Australian pallet size is 1165mm x 1165mm. While these are generally a suitable fit for the Australian railways’ RACE container, they are not always suitable for the standard 20ft and 40ft ISO shipping containers that are used to export goods internationally.

What is the difference between CHEP pallets and regular pallets?

CHEP pallets typically match the standard pallet size of the country or economic market being served. So, for example, the primary pallet size if 48×40-inch in the Americas. In the UK, the standard CHEP pallet size is 1200×1000 mm, while in continental Europe it is 1200×800 mm. In Australia, it is 1165×1165 mm.

How much does a CHEP pallet cost?

CHEP makes money by charging manufacturers a one-time fee, usually $4.50 to $6.50 per pallet, plus a rental fee of less than a penny a day. Manufacturers also pay a transfer fee when they ship the pallets to a retailer.

How tall is a CHEP pallet?

What are the CHEP pallet dimensions? CHEP offers wooden pallets and plastic pallets in standard formats. The standard CHEP UK pallet size is 1200 x 1000 mm. Pallet height is 150mm.

How much does a CHEP pallet weigh?

How much does a blue pallet weigh? – Quora. A ‘Chep’ pallet… the company that marketed the blue hired pallet model standardised the pallet dimensions 40x48x6 inches & weighed 48lbs generally. It would be more if wet. They were made of better quality timber & were stronger than most other pallets at the time.

How much does a CHEP pallet weigh in kgs?

38.5kg. Top features of CHEP pallets: Universal acceptance across Australian industry.

What sizes to pallets come in?

Pallet measures of standard pallet size differs according to geography; the UK standard size is 120cm by 100cm, whilst Euro pallet size is typically smaller, with standard pallet dimensions of 120cm by 80cm, although customers often confuse the Euro standard pallet with the UK pallet size.

What are the dimensions of a blue CHEP pallet?

40 x 48
Standard Pallet Size for 40 x 48 pallet | CHEP.

What are blue CHEP pallets?

These blue CHEP pallets were used to provide efficient handling of defense supplies during World War II. When the war ended in 1945, Americans returned home, leaving behind millions of blue pallets at their military bases in Australia. CHEP uses blue as a pallet color coding aid as well as a marketing advantage.

Do I have to return CHEP pallets?

Share and reuse. It is critical that all our pallets are returned to us, so that we can resupply our network and continue servicing you and your supply chain. You are legally obligated to provide us access for collection. Request a pallet pick up – for free!

How much does a CHEP pallet weight Australia?

How big is a standard pallet in Australia?

In Australia, the most common standard pallets that are used measure 1165 x 1165mm in size. They can hold a weight of 500kg – 1,800kg and are made to match the RACE container of the Australian railways. Australian export pallets are slightly smaller overall, with dimensions of 1,100 x 1,100mm.

How much weight can a standard pallet hold?

In Australia, the most common standard pallets that are used measure 1165 x 1165mm in size. They can hold a weight of 500kg – 1,800kg and are made to match the RACE container of the Australian railways. Australian export pallets are slightly smaller overall, with dimensions of 1,100 x 1,100mm. They can support 1,000kg in weight.

What are the specs of CHEP pallets?

Pallet specs are 1165 x 1165 x 150, with drive in racking maximum payload at 2000kg, static loads at 10,000kg and approx. 38.5kg. Top features of CHEP pallets: Compatibility with existing supply chain infrastructure ie; racking and shelving Not heat or chemical treatment, making them suitable for the food industry

How do I choose the best pallets for my business?

Get in touch with Plain Pallets for advice on choosing the best pallets for your business. Australian standards pallets are the most common pallets used in Australia. Another common pallet type is the Australian export pallet which is slightly smaller and fits two across a standard shipping container.