The stringer pallet is the most commonly used pallet in the United States, with the most common size being 48 x 40". The Grocery Manufacturer Association (GMA) has created a standard 48 x 40 hardwood stringer pallet specification that is used widely for many consumer products.

A stringer pallet is called that because it uses "stringers," which support the unit load. The stringers are the boards, typically 2 x 4's or 3 x 4's, sandwiched between the top and bottom deck boards.

When specifying a stringer pallet, the length (i.e. the length of the stringer) is noted first, and the width, or length of the deckboards is noted second. Frequently, stringers may be notched to allow for partial four-way fork entry, thus creating a "4-way" stringer pallet. If the stringers are not notched, it is called a "2-way" pallet, with fork entry only from either end. Bottom deckboards can be chamfered to allow entry for the wheels of a pallet jack.

A stringer pallet with no bottom deck boards is called a skid.

We manufacture all kinds of standard and custom-sized stringer pallets to your spec, Variables to consider are:

• Number and size of stringers
• 2 Way, Partial 4 Way, or Full 4-way entry
• Number and size of top and bottom deckboards
• Optional chamfered bottoms for use with pallet jacks.

There are hundreds of different size stringer pallets and there are many factors that determine which size or type of pallet is right for your product or application. The amount of weight to be put on the pallet, the type of moving equipment, the kind of automation equipment, the particular product, the cost, and the type of racking or storing system are all important aspects to consider when selecting a pallet

Below are some common stringer pallet styles. Just a sampling of the pallets that we can make.

Heavy Duty Stringer Pallet - 2 Way Entry	Heavy Duty Stringer Pallet - Notched for Partial 4 Way Entry
Skid	Single Wing Pallet with Optional Chamfer on Bottom Boards
Reversible Stringer Pallet for 2-Way Entry	Panel Deck Stringer Pallet
Double Wing Pallet

Custom Spec? We can design and produce your pallets to your precise requirements. We have over 30 years of experience, and throughout the years have helped many of our clients with custom shipping needs, including custom sizes, configurations, and special protective needs.

We are one of the few certified manufacturers of pallets and crates for export to China and the EU in the Bay Area. The wood we use has been heat treated and our manufacturing processes conform to special shipping regulations. If you plan on shipping overseas, you may be required to use only certified pallets and crates.

Our remanufactured pallets can be custom-made to your specification, from only high quality reclaimed lumber. Using remanufactured pallets helps the environment by saving trees and keeping pallets out of landfills. It's also more cost effective.

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