Pallet Collars Explained

Pallet collars are a simple, flexible and cost-effective way to turn a standard wooden pallet into a secure storage or transport container.

Made from wooden boards connected by strong metal hinges, pallet collars sit directly on top of a pallet and can be stacked to create the required height. When they are no longer needed, they fold flat to help reduce storage space and make return transport more efficient.

At Associated Pallets, we supply new and used wooden pallet collars, along with lids and accessories, for businesses throughout the UK.

How Do Pallet Collars Work?

A pallet collar is placed directly onto the edge of a compatible wooden pallet, creating raised sides around the load.

Additional collars can then be stacked on top of one another, allowing the height of the container to be adjusted depending on the goods being stored or transported.

Once empty, the hinged sides fold flat, making pallet collars particularly useful for businesses where storage space and return transport are important considerations.

What Are Pallet Collars Used For?

Pallet collars are suitable for a wide range of storage, handling and distribution applications.

They are commonly used for:

Warehouse storage
Manufacturing components and parts
Automotive products
Engineering components
Distribution and logistics
Picking and packing operations
Protecting loose or irregularly shaped goods
Reusable transport packaging

They can be particularly useful where products need the protection of a box or container but the flexibility of a standard palletised load.

Key Benefits of Pallet Collars

Adjustable Height

Multiple collars can be stacked together, allowing the height of the container to be adapted to suit the contents.

Foldable and Space-Saving

When empty, pallet collars fold flat, significantly reducing the space required for storage and return transportation.

Reusable

Good-quality wooden pallet collars can be used repeatedly, making them particularly suitable for closed-loop and reusable packaging systems.

Easy to Use

Collars can be added or removed without specialist tools, allowing a standard pallet to be converted into a box-style container quickly.

Improved Load Protection

The wooden sides help contain and protect products during storage, handling and transportation.

Compatible with Standard Pallets

Pallet collars are available to suit commonly used pallet dimensions, including 1200 x 800mm Euro pallets and 1200 x 1000mm UK standard pallets.

New & Used Pallet Collars

Associated Pallets supplies both new and used wooden pallet collars, allowing customers to choose the most appropriate option for their application and budget.

New collars are ideal where appearance and consistency are particularly important, while used collars can provide a cost-effective alternative for general storage and logistics applications.

Our team can help you select the appropriate collar based on your pallet size, intended use and quantity required.

Pallet Collar Lids & Accessories

Pallet collars can also be combined with lids and other accessories to provide additional protection and containment.

Adding a suitable lid creates a more enclosed storage or transportation solution while retaining the flexibility of a pallet-and-collar system.

Complete pallet collar kits are also available where required.

Are Pallet Collars Suitable for Export?

If wooden pallets and pallet collars are being used for international export, the applicable ISPM 15 requirements should be considered.

Our team can advise on suitable heat-treated wooden packaging where required for international shipments.

Why Choose Associated Pallets?

Associated Pallets supplies pallet collars and wooden packaging products to businesses throughout the UK.

Whether you require a small quantity of collars for warehouse storage or regular volumes for a reusable packaging operation, our team can help identify a suitable solution.

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