Stringer Pallet
Practical Wooden Pallet with Two-Way or Partial Four-Way Fork Entry
Stringer Pallets are wooden pallet systems built around longitudinal structural members known as stringers, which support the unit load between the top and bottom deck boards. According to the provided BHK pallet profile, the stringers function as the legs of the pallet and form the main supporting structure. Depending on the design, the stringers may be notched to allow partial four-way fork entry or left unnotched for conventional two-way entry. With multiple standard sizes available, Stringer Pallets provide a practical and adaptable solution for customers requiring different handling configurations and pallet dimensions.
General Description
A Stringer Pallet is constructed using structural members called stringers, which are positioned between the upper and lower deck boards.
The supplied BHK pallet profile describes these stringers as the pallet's legs and explains that they support the unit load carried by the pallet.
This construction differs from a Block Pallet, which relies primarily on individual supporting blocks beneath the deck. In a Stringer Pallet, the continuous stringers form the main load-supporting framework.
Stringer-Based Construction
The main structural characteristic of this pallet type is the use of longitudinal stringers.
These stringers are placed between the top deck boards and bottom deck boards, creating the supporting base of the pallet.
The stringers carry the deck structure and help maintain the overall pallet configuration while providing spaces for fork entry.
Top & Bottom Deck Structure
The supplied document describes the stringers as being sandwiched between the top and bottom deck boards.
The upper deck provides the primary surface for supporting the unit load, while the lower deck forms part of the pallet base.
The stringers positioned between these two deck sections create the main structural framework of the pallet.
Two-Way Entry Stringer Pallet
Where the stringers are not notched, the supplied document identifies the design as a two-way pallet.
In this configuration, fork entry is available only from either end of the pallet.
This design provides a straightforward pallet arrangement for operations where access from two opposite ends is sufficient.
Partial Four-Way Entry Stringer Pallet
The source also explains that the stringers may be notched.
Notching the stringers allows for partial four-way fork entry, creating what the supplied profile refers to as a “4-way” Stringer Pallet.
This configuration provides greater handling flexibility than the standard two-way design because access can be provided from additional sides of the pallet.
Notched Stringer Design
A notched Stringer Pallet includes openings cut into the supporting stringers.
According to the supplied document, these notches allow handling equipment to gain partial access from the sides in addition to the normal entry points at the ends.
The presence or absence of these notches therefore determines whether the pallet functions as a two-way or partial four-way entry design.
Fork Entry Configuration
Fork-entry arrangement is one of the most important characteristics of Stringer Pallets.
The supplied material identifies two possible configurations: two-way entry when the stringers remain unnotched and partial four-way entry when the stringers are notched.
This allows the pallet configuration to be selected according to the customer's required handling arrangement.
Dimensional Specification
The provided pallet profile also explains how Stringer Pallet dimensions are stated.
When specifying the pallet, the length of the stringer is given first, followed by the width, which corresponds to the length of the deck boards.
This dimensional convention helps clarify the orientation and structure of the pallet when selecting or ordering a particular size.
Available Stringer Pallet Sizes
According to the supplied BHK pallet profile, Stringer Pallets are available in several documented dimensions.
These include 1000 × 1000 × 130 mm, 1050 × 1050 × 130 mm, 1000 × 1200 × 130 mm, 1100 × 1100 × 130 mm, 1150 × 1150 × 130 mm, and 1200 × 1200 × 130 mm.
This range provides both square and rectangular options for customers requiring different pallet dimensions.
1000 × 1000 × 130 mm
The 1000 × 1000 × 130 mm configuration is one of the standard square Stringer Pallet dimensions listed in the provided document.
Its equal length and width provide a square pallet format within the documented range.
1000 × 1200 × 130 mm
The supplied profile also lists a 1000 × 1200 × 130 mm rectangular Stringer Pallet.
This configuration provides a different footprint for customers whose handling or load dimensions require a longer deck in one direction.
1050 × 1050 × 130 mm
A 1050 × 1050 × 130 mm square pallet is another documented size in the Stringer Pallet range.
This provides an additional square-format option between the smaller and larger dimensions listed in the supplied profile.
1100 × 1100 × 130 mm
The 1100 × 1100 × 130 mm size provides another square configuration within the available Stringer Pallet range.
It forms part of the multiple dimensional options documented for customers requiring different pallet footprints.
1150 × 1150 × 130 mm
The supplied profile includes a 1150 × 1150 × 130 mm Stringer Pallet.
This configuration offers a slightly larger square deck while maintaining the same documented height of 130 mm.
1200 × 1200 × 130 mm
The largest square Stringer Pallet dimension listed in the supplied profile is 1200 × 1200 × 130 mm.
This provides another size option within the BHK pallet range for customers requiring a larger pallet footprint.
Handling Flexibility
The main flexibility of a Stringer Pallet comes from its fork-entry configuration.
A conventional unnotched design allows two-way entry from opposite ends, while a notched design provides partial four-way access.
This means the same general pallet construction can be adapted to different handling requirements by modifying the stringer design.
Difference Between Stringer & Block Pallets
The supplied document distinguishes Stringer Pallets from Block Pallets based primarily on their support structure and entry arrangement.
A Block Pallet uses individual blocks and is described as a true four-way entry pallet. A Stringer Pallet instead uses continuous stringers and may provide either two-way entry or partial four-way entry depending on whether those stringers are notched.
This structural distinction is useful when selecting a pallet design according to the required handling system.
Customer-Specific Requirements
The opening statement of the supplied BHK pallet profile explains that the company deals in different kinds of pallets according to customer requirements.
For Stringer Pallets, this flexibility is reflected in the availability of different sizes and both two-way and partial four-way configurations.
The exact pallet design should therefore be selected according to the customer's dimensional and handling requirements.
Structural Simplicity
The Stringer Pallet uses a straightforward construction consisting primarily of top deck boards, bottom deck boards, and supporting stringers positioned between them.
This structure creates a recognizable pallet configuration that can be adapted through notching when additional fork access is required.
The supplied document does not provide further construction details such as board thickness, number of deck boards, or fastener specifications, so those characteristics should be confirmed according to the actual pallet supplied.
Why Choose a Stringer Pallet
Stringer Pallets provide a practical combination of simple structural design, multiple size options, and flexible fork-entry arrangements.
Customers can select a conventional two-way configuration where access from either end is sufficient or a notched design where partial four-way access is preferred.
The range of documented sizes from 1000 × 1000 × 130 mm to 1200 × 1200 × 130 mm further provides options for different dimensional requirements.
Product Summary
Stringer Pallets are wooden pallet systems built using longitudinal stringers positioned between the top and bottom deck boards. These stringers act as the main supporting members and carry the unit load through the pallet structure.
According to the supplied BHK pallet profile, unnotched Stringer Pallets provide two-way fork entry, while notched stringers allow partial four-way entry.
Available documented dimensions include 1000 × 1000 × 130 mm, 1050 × 1050 × 130 mm, 1000 × 1200 × 130 mm, 1100 × 1100 × 130 mm, 1150 × 1150 × 130 mm, and 1200 × 1200 × 130 mm.
This combination of simple construction, different fork-entry configurations, and multiple available dimensions makes the Stringer Pallet a flexible option within the BHK wooden pallet range.
