Pallet Shipping Supplies

For manual hand-wrapping in warehouses and shipping rooms, hand stretch film (LLDPE, 18 in or 20 in wide, 80–90 gauge) is the most common choice. Cast film is quieter and easier to apply; blown film offers higher puncture resistance for sharp-cornered or heavy loads. For machine wrapping, machine stretch film and PVC or polyolefin shrink film are also available. Pairing film with a proper hand dispenser reduces fatigue and improves wrap consistency.

Yes, if you are exporting solid wood packaging materials to countries that enforce ISPM 15 phytosanitary regulations — including the EU, China, Australia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, India, and 180+ others — you are required to use heat-treated pallets bearing the IPPC HT stamp. Take 2 Direct offers ISPM 15-compliant heat-treated pallets in 48x40, Euro 1200x800, and custom sizes, in both new and re-treated recycled conditions.

Grade A recycled pallets are premium-condition refurbished units with minimal wear, repaired stringers, and consistent dimensions — suitable for retail DC inbound, high-value product shipments, and pallet pool programs. Grade B pallets are standard recycled units with more visible wear, best suited for internal warehouse transfers, one-way outbound shipments, or non-critical applications. Both grades offer 20–40% cost savings compared to new pallets.

Edge protector selection depends on load weight and strap tension. Light-duty paper edge protectors suit light cartons and standard strapping loads. Medium-duty options handle moderate freight and general distribution. Heavy-duty edge protectors are required for heavier palletized loads with high-tension poly or steel strapping. Foam edge protectors are ideal for fragile, high-value, or surface-sensitive products where cushioning and edge protection are both needed.

Yes. Take 2 Direct operates a buy-side and sell-side pallet recycling program. They purchase used 48x40 and custom-size pallets from warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturers, recondition them to Grade A or Grade B, and re-sell them back into the supply chain. This turns a waste stream into a cost-recovery opportunity for sellers and supports corporate sustainability and Scope 3 emissions reduction goals.

Take 2 Direct stocks over 20,000 pallet and packaging items across 10 major distribution metros — Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, NYC, and Savannah. Orders placed for in-stock items qualify for same-day shipping with next-day delivery available in most served metro areas. Annual supply list quotes are also available for pre-planned procurement programs.