The food industry is always looking for new solutions that guarantee adequate packaging, hygiene and safety of its products.
This demand is even greater in sectors that deal with food, such as slaughterhouses and the food industry in general.
But do you know why the rotomolded plastic pallet is the most suitable for use in refrigerators? What advantages does it bring over wooden pallets? Why is it increasingly used around the world? Discover, below, the main advantages of using plastic pallets in refrigerators!
See why rotomolded plastic is the most appropriate material
Anyone who works in slaughterhouses or other areas of the food industry must always pay attention to the following issues:
- Does the pallet you use keep your products and equipment clean?
- Does it promote a safe and hygienic work environment?
- Absorbs moisture and dries quickly?
- Monoblock product and easily sanitized?
- Can it withstand, without deformation or breakage, up to -35°C in a cold room?
The use of rotomolded plastic pallets in the transport, storage and production processes of the refrigerator brings many advantages, as they are easy to handle and sanitize, and are therefore ideal for direct contact with food. Furthermore, plastic pallets are up to 70% lighter and more resistant than wooden pallets and immune to external agents.
Store products at low temperatures
The rotomolded plastic pallet is suitable for storage in different environments, according to logistical needs. The product is resistant to both low and high temperatures, with the ability to withstand a temperature variation from -35°C to 60°C, without presenting variations in weight, color and shape. Therefore, it is widely used for storage in refrigerators, dairies, pharmaceutical industries, etc.
The use of rotomolded plastic pallets for cold storage in refrigerators is recommended, and in some cases required, by bodies supervising hygiene and cleaning, such as Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) and SIF (Federal Inspection Service).
See growth estimate for the global plastic pallet industry
Recent study by Persistence Market Research predicts strong growth for the plastic pallet industry in the coming years across the world. The sector had a global expansion of 4.7% per year from 2012 to 2016, and the estimate is that between 2017 and 2025 the market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.4%.
The increase in the use of plastic pallets is due to the increasing demand for more qualified and safe transport, together with the increase in demand for plastic pallets in sectors such as food, agriculture, chemicals, etc.
All indicators suggest this trend will continue in the pallet industry.
Pay attention to hygiene care
The rotomolded plastic pallet was designed to be used in environments that require special hygiene care. It can be washed and sanitized, as it is not porous or absorbs moisture like wood. These requirements are fundamental in sectors where food products are produced and transported, such as meat processing plants.
Furthermore, the rotomolded plastic pallet has antimicrobial protection, which prevents the proliferation of fungi and bacteria and allows direct contact with fresh food and virgin material.
Gain more efficiency in transport logistics
The rotomolded plastic pallet was developed with the function of optimizing the transport and storage of cargo. It favors the speed of movement and storage of products, the rationalization of storage space, the reduction of accidents and damage to products, the reduction of inventory control and maintenance costs, among other benefits.
Plastic pallets are light and of constant weight, easy to transport, and can be used in pallet rack, Drive In or Rack storage systems. Very durable, rotomolded plastic pallets are monobloc pieces, that is, seamless, resistant and do not require long-term maintenance.
Furthermore, plastic pallets can provide savings of up to 75% compared to wooden pallets, due to their durability, sustainability and technical characteristics.
Learn more about the Rotomolded Plastic Pallet
As we have seen, rotomolded plastic pallets are ideal for use in transport and production processes in refrigerators and other sectors of the food industry. Using rotomolded plastic pallets, you will be able to improve your production and transportation processes, reduce costs and expand the safety and hygiene guarantees of your products, in addition to meeting the sanitation requirements of international SIF (Federal Inspection Service) standards.
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