A stringer pallet is a wood pallet using three long parallel boards (stringers, typically 48 inches for GMA spec) running the length of the pallet to support the deck.
Definition
A stringer pallet is a wood pallet using three long parallel boards (stringers, typically 48 inches for GMA spec) running the length of the pallet to support the deck.
Detailed Explanation
Stringer pallets are the dominant US specification (GMA 48x40 is a stringer pallet). They allow 2-way forklift entry, or 4-way entry via notches cut into the stringers. Typical capacity: 4,600 lbs static.
Authoritative Sources
- NWPCA Uniform Standard
- ASTM D1185
- GMA 48x40 spec
Companion Resources
- All Encyclopedia Entries
- Glossary (short definitions)
- Pallet Knowledge Base (deep articles)
- Decision Frameworks
- How-To Procurement Playbooks
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
Does United States Pallets ship What Is a Stringer Pallet? to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
What documentation accompanies What Is a Stringer Pallet? loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
Can national customers run a buyback program alongside their pallet purchases?
Yes. Backhaul logistics are coordinated on outbound delivery routes - empty or non-spec pallets get picked up on the return leg of new pallet deliveries. Per-pallet freight cost on the backhaul approaches zero for accounts running both new-pallet purchase + buyback simultaneously.
