Pallets
New Wood Pallets
New pallets can be made in any size or configuration to meet your individual requirements. Our team of engineers possess the skills and use the NWPCA’s Pallet Design System© (PDS) software to optimize pallet design, reduce costs, reduce product damage, and increase safety throughout the material handling process. Contact Penn Pallet for a quote or more information.
Reconditioned Wood Pallets
Reconditioned pallets can be obtained at a substantial cost savings over new pallets. We regularly stock four grades of 48" X 40" (approx.) reconditioned pallets and have other odd sizes available. Contact us to place an order or check availablity.
Select Stock Reconditioned Pallet Grades, below, to view specifications:
Reconditioned HIGH GRADE #1
48 x 40 Stringer-Class, Partial 4-way, Multiple-Use ("like new" condition)
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Stringers: 3 each, Minimum 1 1/4” x 3 1/2 “ x 48”
Notch: Depth: Minimum 1 1/4”, Location: 6” from end of stringer, Length: 9” Radius: .75”
Top Deck: 5 Boards - Minimum 5/8” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness), 2 Lead Boards - Minimum 5/8” x 5 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Bottom Deck: 3 Boards - Minimum 5/8” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness), 2 Lead Boards - Minimum 5/8” x 51/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Fasteners: Must be repaired with screw nails – No Staples – No exposed fasteners. All fasteners must be countersunk
Standards for pallet repairs:
1. Pallets will be suitable for use in automated machinery
2. Broken deckboards will be replaced with new or used decking and nailed accordingly. 4” or 6” wide lead boards on top and bottom. Maximum 4” space between deckboards.
3. Lead boards are flush with end of stringer (no more than 1 1/2” back over 10” of board is allowable)
4. Stringers may only include minimal plates and corrugates. Stringers must have no missing wood. Stringers shall have no block or companion board repairs.
5. All protruding nails will be repaired.
6. Top lead boards are 4” wide, providing the gap between lead board and second board is less than 3 1/2”.
7. All pallets will be clean and free from surface dirt and debris. Pallets are free from insects, bird droppings and nests, dirt, and metal shavings: suitable for food products and food warehouses.
Reconditioned STANDARD GRADE #1
48 x 40 Stringer-Class, Partial 4-way, Multiple-Use
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Stringers: 3 each, Minimum 1 1/4” x 3 1/2 “ x 48”
Notch: Depth: Minimum 1 1/4”, Location: 6” from end of stringer, Length: 9”, Radius: .75”
Top Deck: 7 Boards, Minimum ½” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Bottom Deck: 5 Boards, Minimum ½” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Fasteners: Must be repaired with screw nails – No Staples – No exposed fasteners. All fasteners must be countersunk.
Standards for pallet repairs:
1. Pallets will be suitable for use in automated machinery
2. Broken deckboards will be replaced with new or used decking and nailed accordingly. 4” or 6” wide lead boards on top and bottom. Maximum 4” space between deckboards
3. Lead boards are flush with end of stringer (no more than 1 ½” back over 10” of board is allowable)
4. Stringers may include plates and corrugates. Stringers must have no missing wood. Stringers shall have no block or companion board repairs.
5. All protruding nails will be repaired.
6. All pallets will be clean and free from surface dirt and debris. Pallets are free from insects, bird droppings and nests, dirt, and metal shavings: suitable for food products and food warehouses.
Reconditioned HIGH GRADE #2
48 x 40 Stringer-Class, Partial 4-way, Multiple-Use
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Stringers: 3 each, Minimum 1 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 48”
Notch: Depth: Minimum 1 1/4”, Location: 6” from the end of stringer, Length: 9”, Radius: .75”
Top Deck: 7 Boards, Minimum ½” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Bottom Deck: 5 Boards, Minimum ½” x 3 ½” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Fasteners: Must be repaired with screw nails – No Staples – No exposed fasteners. All fasteners must be countersunk.
Standards for pallet repairs:
1. Pallets will be suitable for use in automated machinery
2. Broken deckboards will be replaced with new or used decking and nailed accordingly. 4” or 6” wide lead boards on top and bottom. Maximum 4” space between deckboards.
3. Lead boards are flush with end of stringer (no more than 1 ½” back over 10” of board is allowable)
4. Cracked or broken stringers will be repaired using plates, double stringers, or blocks.
5. No more than one repair per stringer – 2 repairs per pallet.
6. Pallets will maintain 15” between stringer repairs. (Critical)
7. All protruding nails will be repaired or removed.
8. All pallets will be clean and free from surface dirt and debris. Pallets are free from insects, bird droppings and nests, dirt, and metal shavings: suitable for food products and food warehouses.
Reconditioned STANDARD GRADE #2
48 x 40 Stringer-Class, Partial 4-way, Multiple-Use
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Stringers: 3 each, Minimum 1 1/4” x 3 1/2” x 48”
Notch: Depth: Minimum 1 1/4”, Location: 6” from the end of stringer, Length: 9”, Radius: .75”
Top Deck: 7 Boards, Minimum 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Bottom Deck: 5 Boards, Minimum 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 40” (+/- 1/16” board thickness)
Fasteners: Must be repaired with screw nails – No Staples – No exposed fasteners. All fasteners must be countersunk.
Standards for pallet repairs:
1. Broken deckboards will be replaced with new or used decking and nailed accordingly. 4” or 6” wide lead boards on top and bottom. Maximum 4” space between deckboards.
2. Lead boards are flush with end of stringer (no more than 1 ½” back over 10” of board is allowable)
3. Cracked or broken stringers will be repaired using plates, double stringers, or blocks.
4. All protruding nails will be bent over or removed.
5. All pallets will be clean and free from surface dirt and debris. Pallets are free from insects, bird droppings and nests, dirt, and metal shavings: suitable for food products and food warehouses.
Plastic Pallets
We supply both new and used plastic pallets. Plastic pallets, bins and components are recycled. Some plastic pallets are repaired and resold.
Specialized pallets
Can Pallets - New or Recycled
Glass Pallets - New or Recycled
Wooden Top Frames
Top frames are typically used on the top layer of tier-stacked goods, such as glass bottles. They make a rigid framework for securing the load to a pallet at the base of the load.
Wooden Crating and Boxes
Penn Pallet stocks crates that are 33" X 30" X 22" in size. Custom designed crates and sturdy shipping boxes can be made to suit your individual requiements. Box panels can be manufactured using pywood and/or OSB.
Wooden Cradles
A cradle is U shaped in design, built to support and contain the unique requirements of cylindrical objects.
Wooden Stringers and Bolsters
Stringers and bolsters are specialized platforms used to elevate product for securing and handling in applications where a pallet is not suitable. An example of stringer or bolster use is under a stack of large sheet produtcs, such as plywood or gypsum board.
Wooden Stakes
Wooden stakes are used in a variety fields and businesses, including nurseries, landscaping contractors, and surveyors.
Wood Fiber
Penn Pallet annually produces approximately 10,000 tons of ground wood waste and sawdust between our St Marys and Woodland locations. This material is available as fuel for local schools, hospitals and industries, as mulch, as pet bedding, and for particle board. Please contact us for more information about our wood fiber uses and availability.