Nestable pallets

ESD stands for Electrostatic Discharge. This is a physical process where friction causes a static charge to build up, which then suddenly discharges via a spark.

1. Why is ESD a risk with plastic pallets?

Standard plastic acts as an insulator, allowing static electricity to accumulate through minimal friction. Without the proper measures, this entails two major risks:

• Explosion hazard: In environments with flammable substances or gases, a single spark can have disastrous consequences.
• Damage to electronics: Sensitive electronic components can defect or malfunction due to the discharge.

2. The solution: ESD-safe pallets from Q-Pall

To eliminate these risks, we manufacture special ESD-safe pallets. During the production process, we add specific additives to the polymer (HDPE or PP), such as conductive carbon black.

This renders the pallet conductive rather than insulating, allowing static charge to be safely dissipated to the ground. The resistance levels are precisely tuned to your specific safety requirements.

Need advice? Contact us to discuss the specific resistance requirements for your application.

The carbon footprint of a plastic pallet expresses the total environmental impact in kilograms of CO2 equivalent (kg CO2 eq.). To make this impact transparent for you, official Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) documents are available for all Q-Pall pallets.

1. What does this emission consist of?

Greenhouse gas emissions occur at various stages of the life cycle. The greatest impact usually arises during:

• Raw material extraction: Obtaining the base material.
• Production: Energy consumption during the injection molding of the pallets.
• Transport: Logistics from raw material to factory and from factory to customer.

2. How Q-Pall reduces CO2

We minimize these emissions at every step of the process. By making intensive use of recycled plastics and organizing the 'end-of-life' process (full recycling of old pallets), we significantly lower the ecological footprint compared to wooden alternatives or virgin plastic.

Do you want to dive deeper into our sustainability strategy? Read all about our vision on recycling and reduction in our Orange Values.