Choosing Warehouse Pallets in Jacksonville, FL
A practical guide to pallets for racking, conveyors and floor stacking, and how to request supply through partner suppliers
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- Pickup and Delivery Through Partners
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How Pallets Affect a Warehouse
The pallet sits between your product and every piece of equipment that handles it. Size, construction and condition all affect how well it works on your racking, forklifts and conveyors. This guide covers the main points to check. It is general guidance, so always follow your equipment makers' instructions.
Fit
A pallet needs to suit your rack bays, aisles and dock. Measuring before you buy is simpler than working around a poor fit later.
Consistency
Mixed sizes and conditions slow people down and can cause trouble in racks and on conveyors. Standardising on fewer types keeps handling predictable.
Handling
Entry type determines how forklifts and pallet jacks can reach a pallet. It matters most in tight aisles and busy docks.
Strength
A pallet needs to suit its load and how it is supported. A partner supplier can advise for your load.
Safety
Broken boards and loose blocks can drop loads. Inspecting pallets and removing damaged ones protects people and stock.
Automation
Automated equipment tends to be less forgiving of damaged or mixed pallets. Get the specification from the equipment maker before you order.
Pallets for Racking
In a rack, a pallet may be supported only along its edges, which is a harder job than sitting on the floor. Check your rack maker's guidance for pallet size, direction and load.
Selective Pallet Racking
The most common rack type. Pallets sit across a pair of front and rear beams, and the 48 x 40 inch GMA pallet is widely used on it.
What to Check:
- Pallet depth against rack depth
- Which way the stringers or boards run
- Whether wire decks or supports are fitted
- Beam capacity from the rack maker
- Pallet condition before it goes up
Drive-In and Drive-Through Racking
Forklifts drive into the rack, and pallets sit on rails along their edges. That makes pallet width and stiffness especially important, so check the rack maker's specification first.
What to Check:
- Pallet width against the rail spacing
- Consistent size across the whole lane
- Boards and stringers in sound condition
- Pallets stiff enough for edge support
Push-Back and Pallet Flow Racking
Push-back rack holds pallets on nested carts, while pallet flow rack moves them on rollers. Roller lanes especially depend on the condition of the bottom deck.
What to Check:
- Pallet size accepted by the carts or lanes
- Bottom boards intact and running the right way
- No hanging boards or protruding nails
- Rack maker's pallet specification
Pallets for Conveyors
Check the Bottom Deck First
Bottom Boards
Rollers and chains carry the pallet by its bottom deck. Boards need to run in a direction that suits the conveyor, without gaps that can catch.
Check: Direction of travel, board layout and any block or stringer that touches the rollers
Size and Condition
Conveyors are built for a certain pallet width and length. Broken boards, overhanging loads and stray nails are common causes of jams.
Check: Allowed pallet sizes, grade requirements and overhang limits
Automated Lines
Automated storage and robotic systems often specify allowed pallet types, sizes and condition. Share that document with the partner supplier when you make a request.
Check: Equipment maker's pallet specification and whether a sample can be tested
Pallets for Floor Stacking
Bottom Deck Coverage
When loaded pallets are stacked on each other, the lower load has to carry the upper one. Fuller decks help spread that weight across the product below.
- Fuller top decks for stacked loads
- Bottom deck coverage for soft goods
- Packaging strength matters as well
Level Footing
A stack is only as stable as what is under it. Use pallets in good condition on a flat, clean floor, and keep the same size in each stack.
- Same size in each stack
- Flat, clean, dry floor
- Remove damaged pallets
Stack Height
Safe height depends on your product, packaging, pallet and floor. Take advice from your packaging supplier, and follow your own site's safety rules.
- Check the packaging limits
- Keep stacks straight
- Keep clear of sprinklers and lights
Moisture and Floors
Concrete can hold damp, and Jacksonville's humidity is hard on wood. Check pallets that sit on the floor for long periods, especially near dock doors.
- Watch for mold and soft wood
- Rotate older stock
- Keep goods away from wet areas
Handling Equipment
Forklift Entry
Block pallets take forks from all four sides. Notched stringer pallets also allow forklifts in from the sides, while plain stringer pallets are two-way.
- Two-way entry from the ends
- Partial four-way with notches
- True four-way with block pallets
Pallet Jacks
Pallet jacks need room for their wheels to drop between the bottom boards. A plain or notched stringer pallet generally takes a jack only from its ends.
- Check the bottom deck layout
- Check entry height
- Block pallets vary, so test one
Load Stability
A stable load starts with a pallet that suits it. Wrapping, strapping and keeping loads within the pallet edges all help as well.
- Keep loads within the deck
- Center the weight
- Secure the load for transport
Pallet Weight
Oak and other hardwoods are denser and heavier than pine. Lighter pallets are easier for people to move by hand, while denser ones can suit heavier work.
- Consider manual handling
- Pine is lighter
- Oak is denser
Keeping Pallets Safe to Use
Simple Checks for Your Team
Check the Load
Know the weight on each pallet and how it will be supported. Rack beam ratings come from the rack maker, and a partner supplier can advise on the pallet.
Ask: Is this on the floor, on forks or in a rack?
Check the Pallet
Look at pallets before loading them, and again before they go into a rack. Pull any with broken boards, split blocks or protruding nails.
Ask: Would you trust this pallet with the load over your head?
Check the Rules
Workplace safety rules apply to storage and material handling. Check current regulations for your workplace, as this page does not give compliance advice.
Ask: Who on site is responsible for storage and handling safety?
How to Request Warehouse Pallets
Step 1: List Your Needs
Write down what each area of the warehouse uses. It helps a supplier to see the whole picture, even if you are only ordering one type.
Include:
- Size and type of pallet
- Grade, new or recycled
- Quantity, one-off or repeat
- Racking or conveyor specifications
Step 2: Send a Request
Use the form on this page. We pass requests from the Jacksonville area to a partner supplier; availability depends on partner suppliers.
Helpful Details:
- Your city or county
- Dock or forklift access for delivery
- When you need the pallets
- Any surplus pallets to collect
Step 3: Agree With the Supplier
A partner supplier follows up to confirm the details and quote. Prices, delivery and terms are set by that supplier.
Worth Asking:
- How do you define your grades?
- Can I test a sample?
- How does delivery work at my site?
- Can you take away old pallets?
Need Pallets for Your Warehouse?
Send us your size, grade and quantity, and we pass your request to a partner supplier. We take requests from the Jacksonville area, including Duval, St. Johns, Clay and Nassau counties; availability depends on partner suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pallet is most common for warehouse racking?
The 48 x 40 inch GMA pallet is the most widely used size in North America. Check your rack maker guidance for the pallets and direction your racks accept.
Should I use stringer or block pallets?
Stringer pallets are common and straightforward. Block pallets give true four-way entry, which helps in tight spaces. Your equipment and load will guide the choice.
What matters most for conveyors?
The bottom deck. Boards should suit the direction of travel, and the pallet should be in good condition with no hanging boards or nails. Check the conveyor maker specification.
Are recycled pallets fine for racking?
They can be, if they are in sound condition and suit the load and rack. Ask the partner supplier how they define grades, and inspect pallets before racking them.
How high can I stack loaded pallets?
It depends on the product, the packaging, the pallet and the floor. Check your packaging limits and your own site safety rules.
Can you assess my warehouse?
No. Jacksonville Pallets is a referral service and does not inspect or advise on sites. We pass your pallet request to a partner supplier, who can discuss your needs.
How do I find out what load my pallets can carry?
Ask the partner supplier to advise for your load. Tell them the weight and whether the pallet will be on the floor, on forks or in a rack.
Can I get pallets for an automated system?
Share the equipment maker specification with your request. A partner supplier can say whether they can supply to it, and whether a sample can be tested first.
Can a supplier also remove my old pallets?
Pickup of used pallets is available through partner suppliers, depending on quantity and location. Mention it in your request.
What will warehouse pallets cost?
Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers and depends on size, grade, quantity and delivery. Sending a request is free and carries no obligation.