A pallet must support the product, allow safe material handling and remain suitable throughout storage, transportation and delivery.
Wooden, plywood and plastic pallets are commonly used for these purposes. However, not every shipment requires a heavy or reusable conventional pallet. Some manufacturers and exporters may instead need a lightweight, recyclable and customised load platform for selected one-way shipments or distribution operations.
Eltete Carton Pallet is a paper-based pallet solution presented as an alternative to selected wooden, plywood and plastic pallets. Eltete states that its Carton Pallets can be designed for heavy loads, supplied in two-way or four-way configurations and used as an ISPM 15-compliant load platform.
The correct pallet must still be selected according to the product, handling method, load distribution, storage requirements and destination. Eltete offers different pallet quality, size and height options according to the individual packaging application.
The actual product specification is more important than the terminology. Buyers should confirm:
– The exact deck material
– Runner construction
– Pallet dimensions
– Static, dynamic and racking capacity
– Handling compatibility
– Environmental limitations
– Two-Way Carton Pallets
Eltete states that Carton Pallets are available in two-way configurations.
A two-way pallet allows compatible handling equipment to approach from two opposing sides.
This configuration may be considered when:
– The handling direction is controlled
– The warehouse layout is consistent
– The shipment follows a defined loading process
– Continuous runners are required in the main support direction
– Four-way access is unnecessary
The approved fork-entry sides should be clearly identified to prevent operators from inserting forks from an unsupported direction.
Two-way access does not automatically determine the pallet’s capacity. Strength still depends on the deck, runners, pallet dimensions, load distribution and handling conditions.
Four-Way Carton Pallets
Eltete also offers four-way Carton Pallets.
A four-way configuration allows suitable handling equipment to approach the pallet from four sides.
Four-way access may help when:
– The pallet is repositioned several times
– The handling direction cannot always be controlled
– Warehouse space is limited
– Several facilities handle the shipment
– More flexible forklift access is required
Eltete’s paper-pallet material also confirms the availability of two-way and four-way pallet constructions using paper-based boards and runners.
Four-way access should not be confused with universal equipment compatibility. The fork openings, pallet height and lower structure must still match the actual forklift, pallet truck or conveyor system.
Main Benefits of Eltete Carton Pallets
1. Alternative to wooden pallets
Eltete specifically presents Carton Pallet as an alternative to selected wooden pallets.
This can be relevant when a shipment requires conventional pallet-style handling but the business wants to avoid unnecessary wooden material.
A replacement should only be approved after comparing:
– Load capacity
– Product support
– Forklift handling
– Storage conditions
– Racking requirements
– Shipment duration
– Moisture exposure
– Customer requirements
A Carton Pallet should not be selected only because it is lighter or recyclable. Its primary responsibility remains supporting the product safely.
2. Alternative to plywood pallets
Eltete also identifies plywood pallets as one of the pallet types that Carton Pallet may replace in suitable applications.
A carton-based alternative may be considered when the plywood pallet mainly provides:
– A load platform
– Forklift clearance
– Product separation from the floor
– A one-way export base
– Support for a packaged load
Applications involving unusual bending, concentrated loads or demanding environmental exposure require a customised assessment.
3. Alternative to plastic pallets
Plastic pallets may be selected for durability, repeated use or particular handling environments.
Eltete nevertheless lists plastic pallets among the traditional pallet types that its Carton Pallet may replace in suitable operations.
A replacement may be relevant where:
– The pallet is used for a one-way shipment
– Return logistics are unavailable
– The receiving customer can recycle carton material
– A lightweight load platform is preferred
– The shipment does not require a long-life reusable pallet
A Carton Pallet may be unsuitable where the operation specifically requires repeated washing, permanent outdoor exposure or a closed returnable-pallet system.
4. Lightweight construction
Eltete’s e-commerce page provides an example in which a standard Carton Pallet weighs approximately 5 kg, compared with approximately 15 kg for a wooden pallet.
Eltete’s wider Paper Pallet brochure gives a broader example of approximately 3–6 kg for a carton pallet, compared with approximately 15–25 kg for a wooden pallet.
These values are examples rather than guaranteed weights for every custom pallet.
The actual Carton Pallet weight depends on:
– Length and width
– Deck construction
– Runner quantity
– Runner height
– Required strength
– Reinforcement
– Entry configuration
A lighter pallet may help reduce non-product shipment weight, but the saving should be calculated against the customer’s existing pallet.
5. Suitable for heavy loads
Eltete states that its Carton Pallet has the capacity to take heavy loads.
However, Eltete does not publish one universal Carton Pallet load capacity on the e-commerce page.
“Heavy load” should therefore be treated as an application capability rather than a fixed rating for every pallet.
The actual capacity depends on:
– allet dimensions
– Deck material
– Runner strength
– Runner position
– Product footprint
– Load distribution
– Static or dynamic conditions
– Racking requirements
– Storage duration
– Environmental exposure
Every heavy-load application should be evaluated using the exact pallet and product arrangement.
6. Recyclable carton-board material
Eltete describes its e-commerce packaging range as using 100% recyclable carton board.
When a Carton Pallet is combined with compatible cartons and paper-based protective materials, the major structural components can remain within a paper-based packaging system.
The complete shipment may still contain:
– Plastic stretch film
– Plastic strapping
– Steel strapping
– Adhesive labels
– Coatings
– Other non-paper materials
These materials may need to be separated before recycling.
Actual recycling acceptance depends on the destination’s facilities and the condition of the used packaging.
7. No treatment like wood
Eltete states that its paper-based pallet solutions require no treatment like wood and are therefore ISPM 15-compliant.
Eltete also identifies ISPM 15 compliance as one of the Carton Pallet’s main features.
This can be useful for exporters seeking a processed paper-based pallet without the treatment requirements that may apply to selected solid-wood packaging.
The complete package must still be checked if it includes:
– Wooden blocks
– Timber supports
– Wooden crates
– Solid-wood bracing
– Other regulated materials
The Carton Pallet’s status does not automatically determine the status of every packaging component in the shipment.
8. Flexible pallet sizes
Eltete states that its pallet solutions are available in different sizes, heights and quality options according to customer requirements.
Custom sizing can help match the pallet to:
– Product dimensions
– Carton arrangement
– Container space
– Warehouse layout
– Fork-entry requirements
– Customer receiving limitations
This may reduce unnecessary pallet overhang or unused space compared with automatically selecting the nearest standard pallet size.
9. Reduced empty-pallet storage weight and volume
A lightweight carton-based pallet may be easier to move and store before use than a heavier conventional pallet.
Eltete associates its e-commerce packaging solutions with lighter material, reduced material use, flexible dimensions and easier handling.
Actual warehouse-space savings depend on:
– Whether the pallet is supplied assembled
– Pallet height
– Stacking arrangement
– Order quantity
– Existing pallet dimensions
10. Suitable for one-way shipments
A recyclable Carton Pallet may be especially relevant where the pallet will travel to the customer without being returned.
In such a system, the company may avoid selected activities associated with reusable pallet loops, including:
– Empty-pallet collection
– Return transportation
– Repair
– Inspection
– Reverse-logistics storage
This is a practical inference from Eltete’s presentation of lightweight, recyclable pallet alternatives for e-commerce and export packaging. The suitability and total cost should be assessed for the specific supply chain.
The example weights come from Eltete’s official e-commerce page and should not be applied to every pallet size.
When may a wooden pallet remain more suitable?
A conventional pallet may remain more appropriate when:
– The operation requires repeated reuse
– The pallet must remain outdoors for long periods
– It must be washed regularly
– The packaging enters a fixed returnable-pallet pool
– The customer requires a particular conventional pallet
– The Carton Pallet cannot meet the approved operating conditions
The correct decision should be based on the complete application rather than assuming one material is always superior.
Carton Pallet Compared with EdgeRunner®
EdgeRunner® combines Eltete Edgeboard and PallRun® to form a material-efficient four-way pallet base.
Eltete identifies its benefits as:
– Strapping protection
– Minimised material use
– Shipment security
– Multiple combinations
– Optional attachment directly to a box
A Carton Pallet provides a complete pallet-style platform.
EdgeRunner® may be considered where the product, box or top board can work directly with the supporting components without needing a full conventional deck.
Carton Pallet Compared with PallRun®
PallRun® is an individual carton-board pallet foot or runner.
A Carton Pallet is the completed pallet structure created by combining suitable runners with a deck or product-support surface.
In simple terms:
PallRun® = supporting pallet component
Carton Pallet = completed load platform
Eltete’s PallRun® material shows that the components can be used to assemble two-way or four-way carton pallets.
What Products Can Use a Carton Pallet?
Eltete does not restrict Carton Pallets to one product category. The company’s broader transport-packaging markets include electronics, furniture, logistics, food and beverage products.
A Carton Pallet may be evaluated for:
– Cartoned manufactured products
– Electronics in suitable outer packaging
– Furniture components
– Food and beverage cartons
– Industrial parts
– E-commerce shipments
– Export products
– Display packaging
– Products requiring a custom-sized load platform
These are potential application categories rather than automatic approvals.
Suitability depends on:
– Product weight
– Load distribution
– Packaging strength
– Support points
– Handling equipment
– Storage conditions
– Transport journey
– Can Carton Pallets Carry Heavy Products?
Yes, Eltete states that Carton Pallets have the capacity to carry heavy loads.
However, heavy products often create design challenges beyond total weight.
Evenly distributed heavy loads
A load spread across a broad pallet surface may allow the deck and runners to share pressure more effectively.
Examples include multiple cartons arranged across the pallet footprint.
Concentrated heavy loads
A machine or component resting on several small feet can apply significant pressure to a limited part of the deck.
This may require:
– Additional runners
– Repositioned runners
– Stronger deck material
– Honeycomb Board weight spreaders
– Reinforced support areas
– A different pallet structure
The supplier must understand where the product actually transfers weight into the pallet.
Static, Dynamic and Racking Loads
Carton Pallet capacity should be defined according to the operating condition.
Static load
Static load is the weight supported while the pallet remains stationary on a stable surface.
Dynamic load
Dynamic load is the weight supported while the pallet is lifted or moved.
Dynamic handling may introduce:
– Forklift movement
– Turning
– Braking
– Vibration
– Uneven floor contact
– Concentrated support from the forks
– Racking load
Racking load applies when the pallet is supported by warehouse rack beams rather than a continuous floor.
A pallet suitable for floor storage should not automatically be placed into a rack.
The following rack details must be confirmed:
– Beam direction
– Beam spacing
– Number of beams
– Pallet orientation
– Storage duration
– Load distribution
– Required deflection limits
Eltete’s public Carton Pallet description does not provide separate universal static, dynamic or racking capacities. These values should therefore be confirmed for the exact pallet design.
Forklift Compatibility
Before approving a Carton Pallet, confirm:
– Fork width
– Fork thickness
– Fork length
– Distance between forks
– Entry height
– Entry direction
– Lifting clearance
– Operator handling method
Incorrect fork entry may:
– Strike a pallet runner
– Damage the deck
– Lift the product unevenly
– Cause pallet tilting
– Apply pressure outside the designed support areas
The two-way or four-way configuration should be clearly communicated to every handling location.
Hand Pallet Truck Compatibility
A Carton Pallet should not automatically be assumed compatible with every hand pallet truck.
The following details must be reviewed:
– Runner clearance
– Front-wheel movement
– Fork height
– Bottom-board structure
– Entry opening
– Total load
– Pallet height
A forklift may lift a design that does not provide sufficient clearance for pallet-truck wheels.
Conveyor Compatibility
Carton Pallets may also need to move through:
– Roller conveyors
– Belt conveyors
– Automated systems
– Transfer stations
– Packaging lines
The lower structure must align with the conveyor’s support pattern.
Gaps between conveyor rollers can create temporary unsupported spans. Runner direction and deck strength should therefore be evaluated using the actual equipment.
Storage and Moisture Considerations
Eltete describes its pallet solutions as light and strong, but standard paper-based pallets should not automatically be treated as waterproof.
Before selecting a Carton Pallet, provide information about:
– Warehouse humidity
– Container condensation
– Storage duration
– Cold storage
– Wet-floor risk
– Outdoor handling
– Rain exposure
– Transport climate
The pallet should normally be stored:
Indoors
On a dry surface
Away from standing water
Protected from direct rain
According to the approved storage instructions
A pallet affected by water, crushing or forklift impact should be inspected before use.
Information Needed to Design a Carton Pallet
Product information
Provide:
– Product name
– Product dimensions
– Product photographs
– Technical drawings
– Product material
– Sensitive areas
– Load information
Confirm:
– Total packed weight
– Quantity per pallet
– Load height
– Centre of gravity
– Product footprint
– Bottom contact points
– Even or concentrated loading
– Pallet requirements
Provide:
– Required length
– Required width
– Maximum height
– Two-way or four-way entry
– Required deck type
– Maximum packaging weight
– Handling information
Identify:
– Forklift model or fork measurements
– Hand pallet truck use
– Conveyor requirements
– Automated handling
– Number of handling stages
– Storage information
Confirm:
– Floor storage
– Rack storage
– Stacking
– Storage duration
– Humidity
– Temperature
– Wet-floor or outdoor risks
– Transport information
Provide:
– Road, air, sea or multimodal transport
– Shipment duration
– Export destination
– Container type
– Number of loading and unloading stages
– Customer requirements
Confirm:
– Accepted pallet materials
– Required pallet dimensions
– Receiving equipment
– Recycling arrangements
– Load-rating documentation
– Any packaging restrictions
Eltete’s pallet solutions are designed according to the product, handling and destination, so this application information is necessary before a suitable option can be recommended.
How Should a Carton Pallet Be Evaluated?
A sample or trial should use the actual or representative:
– Product
– Load arrangement
– Carton Pallet design
– Forklift
– Storage method
– Strapping or wrapping
– Environmental conditions
– Static support trial
Confirm that the pallet can support the product while stationary for the required period.
Forklift-handling trial
Evaluate:
– Fork insertion
– Lifting
– Turning
– Movement
– Lowering
– Pallet stability
– Deck and runner inspection
Check for:
– Excessive bending
– Crushing
– Separation
– Damage around concentrated loads
– Runner movement
– Stacking or racking evaluation
Where applicable, assess the pallet under the actual stacking or rack support arrangement.
Shipment trial
A controlled shipment can reveal issues involving:
– Vibration
– Repeated handling
– Product movement
– Humidity
– Destination equipment
– Unloading
The final pallet specification should be approved only after the relevant requirements have been evaluated.
Is a Carton Pallet Suitable for Every Shipment?
No. Another pallet or handling solution may be more appropriate when:
– The pallet must be repeatedly washed
– It will remain outdoors
– A fixed reusable pallet pool is required
– The product creates unsupported concentrated loads
– The pallet cannot meet rack requirements
– The receiving customer cannot handle the design
– The environment exceeds the approved moisture conditions
– A Slip Sheet would better suit the operation
– The product can use an integrated BoxRunner or EdgeRunner® base instead
– Customer specifications require another pallet material
Eltete offers Paper Pallets, Slip Sheets, PallRun® and EdgeRunner® so the correct solution can be matched to the product and logistics system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Eltete Carton Pallet?
It is a recyclable paper-based pallet platform offered as an alternative to selected wooden, plywood and plastic pallets.
Is a Carton Pallet the same as a Paper Pallet?
A Carton Pallet is a type of paper-based pallet. Eltete uses Carton Pallet as a named e-commerce solution and Paper Pallet as part of its wider Pallet Solutions range.
Can Carton Pallets replace wooden pallets?
Yes, Eltete presents Carton Pallet as an alternative to selected wooden pallet applications. Suitability must be confirmed according to the product, load and handling process.
Can they replace plywood pallets?
Yes. Plywood pallets are also listed among the alternatives that Carton Pallet may replace.
Can they replace plastic pallets?
Yes, in suitable applications. Plastic pallets are included in Eltete’s official comparison.
Are two-way Carton Pallets available?
Yes. Eltete states that two-way configurations are available.
Are four-way Carton Pallets available?
Yes. Four-way handling configurations are also available.
Can Carton Pallets carry heavy loads?
Eltete states that its Carton Pallets have heavy-load capability. The exact capacity depends on the pallet design, product and operating conditions.
How much does a Carton Pallet weigh?
Eltete’s e-commerce page gives an example of approximately 5 kg for a standard Carton Pallet, compared with approximately 15 kg for a wooden pallet. Its Paper Pallet brochure gives a broader Carton Pallet range of approximately 3–6 kg. Custom pallet weights vary.
Are Carton Pallets recyclable?
Eltete presents its e-commerce packaging as using 100% recyclable carton board. The complete pallet and shipment should still follow local recycling requirements.
Do Carton Pallets require fumigation?
Eltete states that its paper-based pallet solutions require no treatment like wood and are ISPM 15-compliant.
Can Carton Pallets be customised?
Eltete offers pallet quality, size and height options according to the application.
Can Honeycomb Board be used in a Carton Pallet?
Eltete’s Paper Pallet brochure states that Honeycomb Board can be used as the deck material in a paper-based pallet construction.
What is PallRun®?
PallRun® is a recyclable carton-board pallet foot or runner used to construct paper and carton pallets.
Can a Carton Pallet be used with a forklift?
It can be designed for pallet-style handling, but fork dimensions, entry clearance and direction must match the approved pallet.
Can it be used with a hand pallet truck?
Compatibility must be confirmed. Pallet height, runner structure, entry clearance and pallet-truck wheel movement must be evaluated.
Can Carton Pallets be used in warehouse racks?
Do not assume racking suitability. The exact pallet, rack-beam spacing, load distribution and storage duration must be assessed.
Are Carton Pallets waterproof?
Eltete’s standard Carton Pallet description does not state that every pallet is waterproof. Expected humidity, condensation and water exposure must be reviewed during design.
Can Carton Pallets be reused?
Possible reuse depends on the pallet design, load, handling history, moisture exposure and physical condition. Eltete does not publish one universal reuse cycle for every Carton Pallet.
What information should be sent to Eltete?
Provide the product dimensions, packed weight, load distribution, pallet size, required entry configuration, handling equipment, storage method, transport route, destination and environmental conditions.
Replace the Pallet Only After Evaluating the Complete Application
Eltete Carton Pallet provides a lightweight, recyclable and customisable alternative to selected wooden, plywood and plastic pallets.
It can be produced in two-way or four-way configurations and developed for suitable heavy-load applications. Eltete’s standard example weighs approximately 5 kg, compared with approximately 15 kg for the referenced wooden pallet, although every custom pallet will have a different weight and structure.
The correct pallet depends on:
– Product dimensions
– Total packed weight
– Load distribution
– Deck and runner construction
– Two-way or four-way access
– Handling equipment
– Static, dynamic and racking requirements
– Storage duration
– Moisture conditions
– Transport method
– Destination requirements
Contact Eltete Malaysia to assess whether a Carton Pallet can replace the existing wooden, plywood or plastic pallet used in your transport packaging operation.
