Grade B Wood Pallets in Indianapolis and Noblesville
Need a lot of pallets that just have to work? Grade B recycled pallets cost less than Grade A and carry most everyday loads without trouble. Top Packaging Products sources Grade B 48x40s for warehouses across Indianapolis and Hamilton County, starting at 50 pallets per delivery.
What makes a pallet Grade B?
Grade B pallets are used pallets that have been sorted, repaired where needed and put back in service. They are structurally sound, but they show more wear than Grade A. You will usually see things like:
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Stringers repaired with a metal plate or a second board nailed alongside
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Deck boards of mixed widths, or a few replacement boards
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Darker, weathered wood and some stains
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Small chips and splits that do not affect strength
What you should not see are broken stringers, missing deck boards or nails sticking up. Those pallets get culled before they reach you.
When Grade B is the right call
Grade B fits loads where looks do not matter and the pallet may not come back. Common uses include:
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One-way outbound shipments
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Moving product inside your own building or between your own sites
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Storing raw material or work in process on the floor
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Lighter loads where price per pallet drives the decision
Is it right for everything? No. If a customer's vendor guide calls for Grade A, or your product is heavy and sits in beam racking, step up a grade.
Grade B vs. Grade A
The difference is mostly appearance and how many repairs a pallet has. Grade A recycled pallets are cleaner, with few or no repairs, and they are the usual pick for loads a customer will see. Grade B costs less because there is more of it and it takes less sorting.
Plenty of operations buy both. They use Grade A for customer shipments and Grade B for everything that stays in house.
Keeping Grade B supply steady
Used pallet supply moves with the seasons. When retail volume ramps up in the fall, recycled pallets get tight and prices climb. A broker helps here because we are not tied to one recycler's yard. If one source runs short, we go to the next one.
If you go through pallets every week, a regular delivery schedule is the easiest way to avoid running out. We can set one up for a single site or several.
How to order Grade B pallets
Call or text Curt at 765-661-3643 with the quantity, delivery address and date you need them. Curt has been in packaging for more than 40 years, so if Grade B is the wrong fit for your load, he will tell you. Delivered orders start at 50 pallets.
We also source remanufactured combo pallets, heat-treated pallets for export and 48x40 GMA pallets in every grade.
Questions about Grade B pallets
Are Grade B pallets safe?
Yes, for the right load. They are inspected and repaired so they carry a normal load. They are not the choice for your heaviest product or for racking where the pallet rests only on its edges.
Can Grade B pallets be used for food?
Usually not. Food and pharmaceutical shippers generally need clean, dry pallets with no stains, which points to Grade A or new pallets.
What size are Grade B pallets?
Most are 48x40, since that is the most common pallet in the country. Other sizes turn up in Grade B too, so ask and we will check.