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Plastic vs Metal Pallets

Plastic for closed loops, washable, pharma. Metal for heavy industrial, automotive, aerospace. United States Pallets supplies new, recycled, custom, and ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets to commercial buyers in all 50 states, with a 50-pallet minimum order and a written quote target of under 2 business hours.

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Plastic for closed loops, washable, pharma. Metal for heavy industrial, automotive, aerospace.

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Plastic Properties

Plastic pallets (HDPE) lighter (25-50 lbs), washable, no splinters/fasteners, FDA-compliant, RFID-embedded options.

Metal Properties

Metal pallets (steel/aluminum) higher load capacity (5,000-30,000+ lbs), 25-50 year life, fire-resistant.

Cost

Plastic: $30-150. Metal: $80-400+.

Best Use Cases

Plastic: pharma, food-service, captive cold storage. Metal: automotive, aerospace, military, heavy industrial.

Lifecycle

Plastic: 50-100+ cycles, then ground for re-extrusion. Metal: 25-50+ years, then scrap recycle.

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