Deciding how to best package, store and transport your product can be a difficult task, especially if you are unaware of all the considerations that are necessary. Â Unique challenges in product weight, shape, dimension, shipping requirements, racking requirements, customer requirements etc. are just some of the considerations required to design the safest, most cost-effective solution. Berry Pallets offers the expertise to develop the pallet design and program to meet your exact specifications.
Pallet Design Systemâ„¢
PDS is a computer-aided design program developed by the NWPCA (National Wood Pallet and Container Association) that calculates the most effective specifications for your pallet requirements.
In a nutshell, we can design a new or hybrid pallet that will save you money and that is durable enough to make sure your product gets to its destination. Berry Pallets can provide a free analysis of a pallet to fit your exact product specifications.
- Saves Costs by choosing the right materials and design for your job, PDS ensures pallet efficiency and thus saves costs.
- Is Versatile by creating pallets of all categories, designs, styles, constructions, and wood types.
- Finds the Best Material with a wide variety of wood species from around the world. It considers any lumber grade, moisture content level, or current fastener type.
- Ensures Pallet Performance by using a detailed description of the unit load and material handling conditions to accurately predict the pallet’s load-bearing performance.
- Models Real Scenarios by analyzing how a pallet would perform with any racking system and in stacking configurations up to five pallets high. It also highlights potential weaknesses in real-life conditions.
- Improves Safety by recommending safety and design improvements to reduce or eliminate product damage, equipment shutdowns, pallet-related injuries, and legal liability.
PDS creates up to a six-page Design detailing the customer’s requirements and allows customers to approve their pallet’s design before its production.