PP corrugated vs injection-molded PP pallets — different ratings for different applications. Here's how to choose.
Get a Quote from Elipacko →| Property | PP Corrugated | Injection-Molded PP |
|---|---|---|
| Static load | 10,000+ lbs | 8,000+ lbs |
| Racking (suspended) | Floor only | 2,200 lbs |
| Weight empty | 15–22 lbs | 22–35 lbs |
| Temp range | −40°F to 140°F | −40°F to 140°F |
| Best for | Floor storage, export, cold chain | Selective racking, automation, pharma |
| Anti-dump duty | 0% ADD (Thailand mfg. — rates change; confirm with customs broker) | 0% |
PP corrugated pallets are lighter and cheaper for floor and ground-level fork movement. Injection-molded PP pallets are heavier but rated for selective racking — the suspended load between rack beams. If your operation uses racking, injection-molded is the right call.
Both PP pallet types are plastic — entirely exempt from ISPM-15 heat treatment requirements for international export. Save $3–$8 per pallet per shipment vs wood.
Injection-molded PP, rated to 2,200 lbs racking. PP corrugated is floor/static only.
PP corrugated — lighter and cheaper with a higher 10,000 lb static rating. Best for flat floor, cold store, and ground-level fork movement.
Yes. Both corrugated and injection-molded PP are rated to −40°F.
Yes. Non-porous, splinter-free, pressure-wash sanitizable. FDA and USDA facility compliant.
0%. PP plastic pallets are not subject to US anti-dumping duties.
Factory direct. 0% anti-dumping duty (Thailand-manufactured) — confirm HTS with your customs broker
Request a Quote →Polypropylene corrugated heavy duty plastic pallets represent the most significant upgrade available to procurement teams still running single-use cardboard. The material is waterproof, structurally consistent, forklift-compatible, and designed for 50-100 reuse cycles. For industries in warehouse, forklift, industrial logistics, the switch from cardboard to PP corrugated typically pays for itself within one production season.
This guide covers everything buyers need to know about sourcing, specifying, and getting maximum value from heavy duty plastic pallets: material specs, industry applications, import duty considerations, and how to evaluate suppliers in a market full of resellers moving low-quality imports.
The comparison between PP corrugated and cardboard isn't close in any environment where moisture, temperature variation, repeated use, or forklift handling is involved. Here's the breakdown:
| Property | PP Corrugated | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof | Fails rapidly |
| Reuse cycles | 50-100 | 1 |
| Forklift compatible | Yes (designed for it) | Limited, degrades fast |
| Cleanable | Fully washable | No |
| Food-grade options | FDA 21 CFR compliant | Limited |
| ISPM-15 required | No | No (but wood components do) |