Heavy-Duty Block Pallets in Indianapolis and Noblesville
Running heavy loads or automated equipment? Block pallets give you true four-way entry and a stronger build than standard stringer pallets. Top Packaging Products sources new and recycled block pallets for operations across Indianapolis and Hamilton County, starting at 50 pallets per delivery.
What is a block pallet?
A block pallet sits on nine blocks instead of three long stringers. Boards connect the blocks in both directions, and the deck boards sit on top. Most block pallets also have a bottom deck around the edges.
Because there are openings on all four sides, both forklifts and pallet jacks can enter from any side. That is what people mean by true four-way entry.
Block vs. stringer pallets
A standard stringer pallet, like a 48x40 GMA, costs less and works for most loads. A block pallet makes sense when:
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Loads are heavy, or the weight is uneven
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Pallet jacks need to enter from every side
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Pallets run through automated conveyors or storage systems
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Pallets get reused many times in a closed loop
The trade-off is cost and weight. Block pallets cost more and weigh more, so they are overkill for light, one-way loads.
How much can a block pallet hold?
It depends on the wood, the build and how the pallet is supported. A well-built hardwood block pallet can carry several thousand pounds on a flat floor. Racked capacity is always lower, because the pallet is supported only at its edges.
Tell us your load weight and how it is stored, and we will match the build to it instead of guessing. For background, Virginia Tech's paper How Much Load Can My Pallet Carry? is a good read.
New or recycled block pallets?
New block pallets are built to your spec and give you the most consistent strength. Recycled block pallets cost less and are a good fit for in-house use or one-way shipments. Which one fits? If the pallet carries your heaviest product or goes into racking, start with new.
How to order block pallets
Call or text Curt at 765-661-3643 with the size, quantity, load weight and delivery address. Curt has more than 40 years in packaging and will tell you if a stringer pallet would do the job for less. Delivered orders start at 50 pallets.
Shipping heavy loads overseas? Block pallets can be heat-treated for export. We also source custom wood pallets in block construction, and EPAL euro pallets, which are a block design.
Questions about block pallets
Are block pallets four-way?
Yes. Forklifts and pallet jacks can enter from all four sides.
What sizes do block pallets come in?
48x40 is the most common size in the U.S. Other sizes, including 1200 x 800 mm euro pallets, are available.
Are block pallets worth the extra cost?
If your loads are heavy, your pallets get reused or you run automation, usually yes. For light, one-way shipments, a standard stringer pallet is the better buy.