The plastic slip sheet is a thin sheet of HDPE plastic and a forklift accessory used for material handling and space utilization. With plastic slip sheet, a warehouse operation or transportation method can create more space for more products, reduce costs and injuries, and increase cleanliness and hygiene by eliminating pallets.
Advantages of sliding pallet for unit loading
Just like the pallet, there are advantages and disadvantages to using a plastic slip sheet. The biggest advantage of a plastic slip sheet is that it can average about $1 per unit load. Unlike a pallet, a slip sheet is cheap enough to throw away after each use, it does not require tracking or maintenance. They are also considered environmentally friendly because they are easy to recycle.
Disadvantages of sliding pallet for unit loading
The biggest disadvantage of using slip sheet on pallets is the need to add push/pull attachments on the elevator. These accessories can run between $6,000 and $8,000. This device grabs the lips of the skateboard, removes the load, and places it on a set of wide forks. In addition to this special equipment, there are special training. Operators need to be properly trained when using push/pull devices. Getting operators and forklifts ready to convert to single-sheet use is time-consuming and expensive.
