Pallet Or Skid - Does It Really Matter?

For the uninitiated, packaging options can all seem the same. There are, however, pros and cons to different kinds of packaging material and understanding the difference can affect the protection of your product as well as your costs. When it comes to wooden packaging, the question of pallet or skid often arises. Pallets and skids, function differently, are used differently and each has different types of applications that they are better suited for.?

Pallets and skids differ in design. Pallets have both upper and lower decks whereas skids don't have bottom deck boards.?

The advantages of pallets are:

• Pallets are super stable
• Stand up to all different kinds of palletized products
• Good design can accommodate a variety of weights and sizes
• Easy for a forklift to load and unload
• Easy for a pallet jack to move
• Hold up well to being transported and stored
• More convenient for racking

Disadvantages of Pallets

• Difficult to pull or push
• Mare expensive than skids

Advantages of Skids

• Can be used as a permanent foundation for heavy equipment
• Makes heavy items mobile, and can be pulled or pushed.
• Keeps heavy machinery off the ground.

Disadvantages of Skids

• They lack the stability required for multiple movements
• They are difficult to load and unload when torque is applied

It is important to know why your customized packaging provider is recommending one type of material over the other. If you decide only based on cost you might land up with a product poorly suited for your application. For a deeper dive into the differences between pallets and skids read our blog at https://ficuspax.com/blog/pallet-or-skid-does-it-really-matter/. To chat with us about your customized packaging requirements contact us at https://ficuspax.com/contact/?