Forklift

What is pallet?

A pallet is a flat structure used for transportation that supports merchandise in a steady manner while being lifted by a forklift, front loader, pallet jack or other jacking device. A pallet is the structural base of a unit load which permits handling and storage space. Merchandise or shipping containers are often transported with the help of a pallet. In the early 20th century pallets were introduced. Stringers fastened to a top deck were used as a skid. This was succeeded by pallets.

Generally classifying pallets are of three types :

Stringer pallet
Block Pallet
Perimeter base pallet