Although pallets come in all manner of sizes and configurations, all pallets fall into two very broad categories.
The top deck boards are then affixed to the stringers to create the pallet structure.
The strength of a wooden box is rated based on the weight it can carry before the top (top, ends, and sides).
Stringer pallets use a frame of three or more parallel pieces of timber (called stringers).
A crate is a large shipping container, often made of wood, typically used to transport large, heavy or awkward items.
Crates can be made of wood, plastic, metal or other materials. The term crate often implies a large and strong container.
Goods or shipping containers are often placed on a pallet secured with strapping, stretch wrap or shrink wrap and shipped.