If you are in the process of setting up an industrial manufacturing plant, you may be looking to invest in some used wooden pallets. Wooden pallets form the backbone of any industrial unit as they are used for stacking and storing goods. Wooden pallets also make it easy to move goods around an industrial space using a forklift truck. Below is a guide which will help you to purchase used pallets.

Check the condition of the wooden pallets 

The first thing you need to do is to check out the condition of the pallets. The condition of used pallets can vary depending on how much use they have been put to and the way they have been stacked and stored. If you are buying a bulk order of wooden pallets, it is unlikely you will be able to inspect each individual pallet. However, you should pull out a number of pallets from the collection you are planning to purchase. This will give you an idea of the quality of the set. You should be on the lookout for broken or missing sections of wood. A pallet which is missing a section of wood will be weakened, and this could cause it to collapse when goods are loaded onto it. Any discolouration or mould could also be a warning sign that the wood has been damaged by moisture or mould.

Check if you can get a discount

When purchasing pallets in bulk, it is always worthwhile asking if there is a discount available. While it is unreasonable to expect a discount when buying a handful of pallets, once you get well into double or triple figures, you should always press for a discount. If you notice that some of the pallets are in bad shape, but are still useable, you may wish to use this as a lever to secure a discount on the price you are required to pay.

Check if you can have the pallets delivered

Finally, you will need to consider how you are going to transport the pallets to your industrial unit. Some suppliers will offer to deliver your pallets. However, if this service is not available, you will need to arrange for a truck to collect the pallets.

If you want to find out more about buying used pallets, you should make contact with a local pallet supply company today. A member of the team will be happy to help.