Operating professional closed-loop palletizing circuits with pallets that withstand repeated cycles of loading, unloading and stacking without a mandatory usable-face orientation requires a double-sided reversible pallet with identical geometry on top and bottom. This reversible plastic pallet —also called a double-sided pallet, two-sided pallet or reversible plastic pallet— is manufactured by Cargobo in single-piece virgin polypropylene (PP) with a non-slip surface on both faces and a drainage system, in a 120×120 cm format, designed for high-turnover warehouses, cold storage rooms, the food industry and sack stacking where the double side protects the goods underneath.
Key benefits
- Identical double side for interchangeable use: both surfaces operate the same way, which eliminates the step of orienting the pallet in fast operations and allows alternating faces to distribute wear, extending the real service life.
- Dual non-slip system: non-slip strips on the edges and surface friction texture keep the load stable during forklift movement and road transport, reducing shifting.
- Calibrated drainage holes (leakage holes): the base incorporates strategic holes that prevent water from accumulating after washing, keeping the goods dry and allowing quick draining.
- Virgin polypropylene (PP) suitable for cold storage: it withstands repeated freezing-thawing cycles without losing its structural properties, an ideal condition for the food and beverage cold chain.
- Stacking with protection for the lower load: the flat textured base stacks onto sacks (sugar, flour, fertilizer, cement) without deforming them, a decisive advantage over pallets with a block base that leave marks.
Typical applications and uses
- Cold storage rooms and chillers in the food industry with high turnover.
- Sack stacking in sugar mills, flour mills, cement plants and agri-food distribution centers.
- Closed-loop internal palletizing circuits where the pallet enters and leaves the same warehouse several times per shift.
- General logistics operations with continuous loading, washing and reuse cycles over years.
Quality and durability
A cheap reversible pallet fails on two points: the two faces are not actually symmetrical (which produces different behavior depending on orientation) and the PP is recycled, becoming brittle in cold storage after just a few cycles. Cargobo works with virgin polypropylene (PP) and symmetrical single-piece injection molding, which sets a reversible pallet for intensive professional circuits apart from a pallet labeled as reversible that actually only performs on one face.
What's the real advantage of a reversible pallet?
Three concrete operational advantages. Speed: in fast palletizing operations the operator loads the pallet without checking orientation, which saves seconds per cycle and eliminates upside-down errors. Wear distribution: alternating sides spreads use across both surfaces, extending real service life vs. a single-deck pallet that concentrates wear. Stacking on lower load: the textured flat base stacks on sacks without deforming them — a key condition in flour mills, sugar mills and bagged agro-industry.
Can they be used in cold rooms or outdoors?
Yes. Virgin HDPE withstands cold rooms with repeated freeze-thaw cycles without becoming brittle — a key advantage over recycled HDPE, which does weaken in cold. For outdoor use, prolonged exposure to direct Caribbean sun should be avoided over the years, since UV radiation degrades the plastic over time. Pigmented models (blue, black) resist better than white. For permanent outdoor storage, cover with a roof or dark tarp, especially at the dock or in an exposed yard.
How are these pallets cleaned?
It accepts pressure washing (pressure washer up to 80-100 bar), steam, alkaline detergents and most industrial disinfectants (diluted chlorine, peracetic acid, quaternary ammonium). The calibrated drainage holes speed up runoff after washing and allow rapid drying without water pooling. Avoid aggressive organic solvents (acetone, toluene) that can affect the HDPE surface. For auditable environments (HACCP), it's worth documenting the wash cycle in the sanitary plan.
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| Material and construction | |
|---|---|
| Materials | 100% virgin polypropylene (PP) |
| Color | Blue |
| Pallet base | Reversible double-sided |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Dimensions | 120 x 120 x 15 cm (48 x 48 x 6 in) |
| Weight | 23 kg (50.7 lb) |
| Strength and performance | |
| Static load | 6000 kg (13228 lb) |
| Dynamic load | 2000 kg (4409 lb) |
| Rack-suitable | No |
| Durability and protection | |
| UV protection | Yes (high) |
| Operating temperature range | -15 °C to +50 °C (5 °F to 122 °F) |
| Compatibility and use | |
| Entry type | 4 way |
| Stackable | Yes |
| Standards and certifications | |
| Certification | ISO certified |
| ISPM-15 exempt | Yes — being plastic, it requires no fumigation or phytosanitary certificate for export |
| Pallet: Width | 120.0 cm (47.24 in) |
|---|---|
| Pallet: Height | 15.0 cm (5.91 in) |
| Pallet: Depth | 120.0 cm (47.24 in) |
| Pallet: Weight | 23.0 kg |
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