A pallet is the structural foundation of a unit load which allows handling and storage efficiencies.
Stringer pallets use a frame of three or more parallel pieces of timber (called stringers).
A Closed Crate is one that is completely or nearly completely enclosed with material such as plywood or lumber boards.
A crate may be made of any material, for these reasons, the term crate used alone often implies one constructed of wood.
There is no strict definition of an open crate as compared to a closed crate
Typically when the gap between boards is greater than the distance required for expansion, the crate would be considered an open crate.
Goods or shipping containers are often placed on a pallet secured with strapping, stretch wrap or shrink wrap and shipped.
There are many variations of Wooden Crate designs. By far the most common are closed , open and framed.
There are many variations of Wooden Crate designs. By far the most common are closed , open and framed.