Manufacturers and exporters in Malaysia do not always need the same type of pallet.
The right industrial pallet solution depends on factors such as:
– Product weight
– Load dimensions
– Handling equipment
– Storage requirements
– Transport method
– Export destination
– Available container space
– Receiving-side capability
Eltete Malaysia provides several paper-based pallet and load-handling solutions, including Paper Pallets, PallRun®, EdgeRunner® and Slip Sheets.
Rather than treating one pallet design as suitable for every shipment, Eltete develops solutions according to the product, handling method and destination.
Q -What Is an Industrial Pallet Solution?
A – An industrial pallet solution is the load-support system used to move, store and transport products through the supply chain.
Traditionally, many companies use wooden pallets.
However, depending on the application, manufacturers may also consider alternatives such as:
– Paper Pallets
– Pallet runners
– Integrated pallet bases
– Slip Sheets
– Palletless handling systems
The objective is not simply to replace one pallet material with another.
A suitable pallet system should support the load while remaining compatible with the complete logistics process.
Q – Which Industrial Pallet Solutions Does Eltete Malaysia Offer?
A – Eltete Malaysia provides several alternatives for industrial transport and export applications.
1. Paper Pallets
– Eltete Paper Pallets are lightweight paper-based load platforms designed for transport, handling and storage.
They can be produced in different:
– Sizes
– Heights
– Strengths
– Two-way configurations
– Four-way configurations
Eltete states that its pallet solutions can be designed according to the product, handling requirement and destination.
The strength of the system comes largely from PallRun®, Eltete’s paper-based pallet runner.
Paper Pallets may be particularly relevant for companies that want to retain conventional pallet-style forklift handling while reducing pallet weight.
Q – How Strong Are Eltete Paper Pallets?
A – Paper pallets should not automatically be considered suitable only for light loads. Eltete reports that independent laboratory testing recorded up to 10,000 kg of static compression strength on a four-way Paper Pallet without failure. However, this figure should not be treated as a universal load capacity for every pallet.
The correct configuration still depends on:
– Pallet dimensions
– Product weight
– Weight distribution
– Handling conditions
– Storage conditions
– Transport requirements
The pallet should therefore be selected according to the actual application.
Q – Why Consider Paper Pallets for Export?
A – One important difference between paper-based pallets and untreated solid wood packaging is export treatment. Eltete states that its Paper Pallets are ISPM 15 compliant and do not require the fumigation or heat treatment associated with regulated solid wood packaging. This can make paper pallets particularly relevant for international shipments.
They are also significantly lighter than many traditional pallet structures, which can be useful where shipment weight matters.
Examples include:
– Air freight
– Export manufacturing
– One-way shipments
– Electronics
– Pharmaceuticals
– Food products
Eltete specifically identifies food, pharmaceutical, electronics and export companies among typical users of its Paper Pallets.
2. PallRun® Pallet Runners
A complete pallet is not always required.
Eltete PallRun® is a paper-based pallet runner that can form the supporting structure beneath a load.
It can be:
– Combined with corrugated board
– Combined with Honeycomb Board
– Used to create Paper Pallets
– Attached beneath suitable cartons
– Integrated into transport packaging
This means the load-handling structure can sometimes become part of the packaging itself.
Q – When Is PallRun Useful?
A – Consider PallRun when the shipment requires forklift clearance but does not necessarily need a conventional separate pallet.
– For example:
Carton box
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PallRun pallet runners
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Forklift handling base
This can reduce the amount of pallet material used while still creating space underneath the shipment for suitable handling equipment.
PallRun can also be incorporated into customised Paper Pallets.
1 – PallRun vs Full Paper Pallet
The difference is mainly the amount of structure required. A Paper Pallet provides a complete deck and supporting base. A PallRun system may use runners directly beneath a suitable carton, board or packaging structure.
A full Paper Pallet may be preferable when:
– The load requires a complete supporting deck
– Weight must be distributed across a larger surface
– Conventional pallet handling is preferred
– The product requires a defined pallet platform
PallRun may be considered when:
– The packaging itself can form part of the load-support structure
– Reducing unnecessary pallet material is important
– A customised pallet base is required
The choice depends on the shipment.
3. Slip Sheets
– Not every industrial shipment requires a raised pallet. Eltete Slip Sheets are thin load-support sheets manufactured from multiple plies of strong kraftliner. They are designed for palletless handling and can replace conventional pallets in suitable logistics systems. The major difference is thickness.
– A conventional pallet occupies vertical space. A Slip Sheet is approximately a thin sheet beneath the unit load. This can significantly reduce the amount of empty packaging volume used throughout transportation and storage.
Q – What Equipment Is Required for Slip Sheets?
A – Slip Sheets require compatible handling equipment.
Eltete identifies options including:
– Forklifts equipped with Push-Pull attachments
– RollerForks
– Suitable conveyor systems
– This is one of the most important considerations before switching. The warehouse loading the shipment and the customer receiving it should both be able to handle the Slip Sheet system correctly. So a Slip Sheet should not be chosen purely because it is lighter or thinner. The complete supply chain must be compatible.
Q – What About EdgeRunner®?
A – Eltete also offers EdgeRunner®, which combines Edgeboard and PallRun to create a four-way paper-based pallet alternative. Eltete positions EdgeRunner as a solution that can replace selected wooden or plywood pallet structures while reducing the amount of material required.
It can be used:
– Beneath corrugated boxes
– With displays
– With a top board
– Directly underneath suitable products
This provides another option between a complete Paper Pallet and a basic pallet-runner system.
Q – Which Industrial Pallet Is Best for Export?
A – There is no single pallet that is best for every export shipment.
A more useful question is:
Q – Which pallet system best matches the product, handling equipment and transport route?
Choose a Paper Pallet when:
– Standard pallet-style handling is required
– A complete load platform is needed
– Reducing packaging weight matters
– The shipment is exported internationally
– A paper-based alternative to wood is preferred
– Consider PallRun when:
– The pallet base can be integrated into the package
– Less material is desirable
– The product or carton can form part of the structure
– A customised load-handling base is required
– Consider Slip Sheets when:
– Push-Pull or compatible equipment is available
– Palletless handling is practical
– Maximum container utilisation is important
– Empty packaging storage needs to be reduced
Eltete’s approach is to select the solution according to the product rather than force every shipment onto one standard pallet.
Q – Why Pallet Weight Matters ?
A – The pallet itself becomes part of the shipment weight.
For exporters, this may be particularly important in:
– Air freight
– High-volume container shipping
– One-way transport
– Long-distance distribution
A lighter pallet structure can reduce unnecessary packaging weight. However, weight reduction must not come at the expense of load support or safe handling.
This is why pallet design needs to balance:
Strength + Weight + Space + Handling + Protection
Eltete’s Paper Pallet page specifically positions lightweight construction as an advantage for transportation, including air freight.
Q – Why Space Matters Too ?
A – Pallet efficiency is not only about weight.
Space affects both:
1 – Warehousing
– Traditional pallets require considerable storage space when empty. Slip Sheets require very little storage volume by comparison.
2 – Shipping
– Reducing the height and volume of the load-support platform may allow available transport space to be used more efficiently. Eltete identifies reduced storage and transport costs among the potential benefits of its Slip Sheet systems. Industrial Pallet Solutions for Malaysian Manufacturers
3 – Eltete Malaysia manufactures transport packaging solutions from its operation in Puchong, Selangor.
– The Malaysian operation serves Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific and forms part of the wider Eltete Group.
Its pallet-related portfolio includes:
– Paper Pallets
– PallRun®
– EdgeRunner®
– Slip Sheets
These products can also be combined with other Eltete solutions such as:
– Edgeboard
– Honeycomb Board
– Protective Profiles
– The Box
– Dunnage Bags
to form a complete Transport Packaging Solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – Does Eltete manufacture industrial pallets in Malaysia ?
A – Eltete Malaysia operates a manufacturing facility in Puchong, Selangor and supplies paper-based transport packaging products, including Paper Pallets and other pallet solutions, for Malaysia and regional markets.
Q – Are paper pallets suitable for heavy products ?
A – They can be, depending on the pallet design and application. Eltete reports independent testing of up to 10,000 kg static compression strength for a referenced four-way Paper Pallet configuration. The required pallet must still be selected according to actual load and handling conditions.
Q – Do Eltete Paper Pallets require fumigation ?
A – Eltete states that its Paper Pallets are ISPM 15 compliant and are suitable for export without the treatment required for regulated solid wood packaging.
Q – Can a Slip Sheet replace a pallet ?
A – Yes, in suitable operations. Eltete Slip Sheets are designed as palletless handling systems, but compatible equipment such as Push-Pull attachments or RollerForks may be required.
Q – What is PallRun?
A – PallRun is Eltete’s paper-based pallet runner used to create Paper Pallets or integrated pallet bases. It can be combined with carton board, Honeycomb Board or suitable transport packaging.
Q – What is the best industrial pallet solution in Malaysia?
A – The best solution depends on the product and logistics process. For businesses requiring conventional pallet handling, a Paper Pallet may be suitable. PallRun can be considered for integrated pallet bases, while Slip Sheets may be suitable for palletless operations where compatible handling equipment is available. Eltete Malaysia provides all three types of solutions, allowing the pallet system to be selected according to the actual application.
1 – Choose the Pallet Around the Supply Chain
Industrial pallet selection should not start with the question:
“Wood or paper?”
It should start with:
“What does this shipment actually need?”
Consider:
– Load weight
– Product dimensions
– Weight distribution
– Forklift system
– Storage space
– Transport method
– Export destination
– Receiving equipment
Eltete Malaysia provides Paper Pallets, PallRun, EdgeRunner and Slip Sheets that can be configured according to these requirements.
For Malaysian manufacturers, exporters and logistics companies, the objective should be to select the lightest and most space-efficient pallet solution that still provides the strength and handling performance required by the shipment.
