1. Core Categories and Material Differences
Metal Pallets: This term covers a full range of metal types, including, aluminum, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys, and is a general term for all metal material pallets.
Steel Pallets: Made exclusively from steel (carbon steel high-strength steel, stainless steel), steel pallets are the most widely used sub-type in the metal pallet market, accounting for over 90% of the pallet market.
2. Key Performance and Application Scenario Differences
Load-bearing and Durability: Steel pallets have stronger load-bearing capacity (dynamic load1-5 tons, static load 3-15 tons), are impact-resistant and deformation-resistant, and are suitable for heavy-duty, high-frequency turnover; other metal pallets (such as aluminum) have weaker load-bearing capacity (dynamic load 0.5-2 tons), but have better elasticity.
Weight Portability: Steel pallets are heavier (20-50kg per piece), suitable for fixed-site turnover; metal pallets such as aluminum are lighter (820kg per piece), suitable for scenarios that require manual handling or high-frequency movement.
Corrosion Resistance: Stainless steel pallets and aluminum metal p have strong corrosion resistance, suitable for damp, acidic, and alkaline environments; ordinary carbon steel pallets need to be painted or galvanized, otherwise they are prone to.
Cost: Steel pallets have the highest cost performance, with easily available raw materials and low manufacturing costs; aluminum and alloy metal pallets cost 2-5 times that steel pallets, and are only used in special demand scenarios.
3. Application Scenario Segmentation
Steel Pallets: Mainly used in warehousing and, manufacturing, and heavy industry, especially suitable for carrying heavy cargo, outdoor storage, or long-term turnover.
Other Metal Pallets (Aluminum, Alloy Often used in air transport, food and drug clean rooms, and maritime transport, etc., for scenarios with special requirements for weight and corrosion resistance
