Steel pallets
1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm
A steel pallet is a welded steel frame and deck that carries heavy loads and high stacks, on one site or inside one supply loop.
- Heavy and high-stacked loads
- Galvanised or painted
Metal pallets
We supply steel and aluminium pallets for sale in 1200 x 800 and 1200 x 1000 mm or built to your size, with steel for heavy closed-loop use and aluminium where the pallet must stay light and clean.
Metal pallets need no ISPM 15 treatment for export, and every quote names the exact model with the loads its maker publishes.
Steel and aluminium metal pallets for sale
We supply metal pallets in two metals, steel for heavy loads and long closed-loop use and aluminium for loads where the pallet must stay light and resist corrosion.
Aluminium pallets
1200 x 800, 1200 x 1000 and 800 x 600 mm
An aluminium pallet is a light metal pallet that is stronger than wood or plastic and resists weather, rot and corrosion.
- Lighter than steel
- Air freight and outdoor storage
Metal pallet sizes in 1200 x 800, 1200 x 1000 and 800 x 600
Metal pallets come in 1200 x 800 mm and 1200 x 1000 mm in steel and aluminium, and 800 x 600 mm in aluminium, at heights of about 125 to 155 mm in maker listings.
| Metal | Size (mm) | Height | Deck | Entry | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | 1200 x 800 | 125 to 145 mm | Sheet or mesh | Four-way on runners | Galvanised, painted or zinc-plated |
| Steel | 1200 x 1000 | 155 mm | Slatted or ribbed sheet | Two-way on runners or legs | Galvanised or powder-coated |
| Aluminium | 1200 x 800 | 140 to 150 mm | Slatted | Four-way on legs or runners | Bare aluminium |
| Aluminium | 1200 x 1000 | 150 mm | Slatted | Four-way on runners | Bare aluminium |
| Aluminium | 800 x 600 | 150 mm | Slatted | Four-way on feet | Bare aluminium |
Other sizes, longer pallets and extra-large footprints are built to order in steel.
How much weight can a metal pallet hold?
A metal pallet holds 1,000 to 2,000 kg static for the steel models makers list and up to 2,100 kg for the heaviest aluminium model, according to maker listings. Static means standing on a flat floor; racking means spanning two open beams.
Steel1,000 to 2,000 kg staticMakers publish 800 kg dynamic and 500 kg racking for a galvanised 1200 x 800 mm model.
AluminiumUp to 2,100 kg staticMakers publish 1,000 to 1,400 kg on racking beams for the models they list.
Every quote names the exact model and the loads its maker publishes for it, so the figure you plan around belongs to the pallet you receive.
How much do metal pallets weigh?
Metal pallets weigh about 22 to 32 kg in steel and about 11 to 17 kg in aluminium for a 1200 x 800 mm pallet, according to maker listings.
| Metal | Size (mm) | Weight (makers publish) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | 1200 x 800 | about 22 to 32 kg |
| Steel | 1200 x 1000 | Named on the quote |
| Aluminium | 1200 x 800 | about 11 to 17 kg |
| Aluminium | 1200 x 1000 | about 12 to 19 kg |
| Aluminium | 800 x 600 | about 7.5 kg |
For scale, an EPAL Euro pallet in wood weighs about 25 kg, according to EPAL, so a steel pallet of the same footprint weighs about the same or more, and an aluminium one weighs about half to two thirds as much.
What are metal pallets made of?
Metal pallets are made of carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminium, formed into a frame that carries the deck. We supply them in steel and aluminium.
- Finish
- Steel is galvanised, powder-coated or zinc-plated to protect it from rust; aluminium is left bare.
- Deck
- A slatted deck lets air and liquid through, a solid sheet deck gives a flat closed surface, and a mesh deck lets dirt and water fall through.
- Base
- Legs leave the sides open, and two or three runners spread the load across a floor or a conveyor.
What are metal pallets used for?
Metal pallets are used for heavy, high-stacked and closed-loop loads in steel, and for air freight and outdoor storage in aluminium.
| Job | Metal | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy loads and high stacks | Steel | High strength and stiffness under load |
| Closed-loop use on one site or route | Steel | The pallet comes back, so its higher first cost is spread over many trips |
| Hot, oily or abrasive areas | Steel | No timber to soak or splinter |
| Roller conveyors and racking | Steel or aluminium on runners | Runners sit across the rollers and beams |
| Air freight | Aluminium | Lighter than steel |
| Outdoor and at-sea storage | Aluminium | Resists rot, weather and corrosion |
Do metal pallets need ISPM 15 for export?
No, metal pallets need no ISPM 15 heat treatment or mark for export, because the rules cover wood packaging and a steel or aluminium pallet has no solid wood in it.
ISPM 15 covers solid wood packaging such as pallets, crates and dunnage, according to the GOV.UK guidance "Wood packaging material for import and export", so the wood you pack on or around a metal pallet still needs the mark.
Tell us the destination on the quote form and we name the pallet for that route.
Custom steel pallets built to your load
We supply custom steel pallets built to order by the maker to your size, deck, base and finish, for loads the standard sizes do not fit.
- 1
Send the load with its footprint in millimetres, its weight in kilograms and how it is handled.
- 2
Choose the deck and base, whether slatted, sheet or mesh, on legs or runners.
- 3
Choose the finish from galvanised, powder-coated or zinc-plated.
- 4
Approve the quote, which names the maker's drawing, the loads it publishes and the build time.
Built-to-order pallets take longer than standard sizes, and the build time is set on the quote.
Metal pallet delivery and minimum order
We deliver metal pallets across the UK with no minimum order, from one pallet to a full load.
- Area
- Any UK postcode.
- Minimum order
- No minimum order, from one pallet to a full load.
- Lead time
- Usually 1 to 2 weeks for standard sizes; built-to-order pallets take longer. The date is confirmed with your quote.
- Unloading
- Tell us whether there is a forklift on site, so the delivery is planned around it.
Metal pallet price and what sets the cost
A metal pallet's price depends on the metal, the size, the deck and finish, the number of pallets and the delivery postcode.
- MetalCarbon steel costs more than wood, and aluminium costs more than carbon steel.
- SizeA larger footprint uses more metal.
- Deck and finishA solid deck and a galvanised or zinc-plated finish add to the cost of a bare slatted frame.
- Number of palletsThe quote is priced for the quantity you order.
- PostcodeDelivery is priced to your postcode.
A metal pallet costs more than a wooden one and is paid back over repeated trips in a closed loop.
Get a metal pallet quote priced to your postcode
Get a metal pallet quote by sending the metal, size, number of pallets and delivery postcode, and we reply with a price.
When does a plastic, wooden, presswood or cardboard pallet suit the load better than metal?
A plastic, wooden, presswood or cardboard pallet suits the load better than metal when the pallet leaves on a one-way trip, the load is light, or the first cost matters more than reuse over many trips.
| Material | Suits the load when | See |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic | The load is light enough for a lighter, nestable pallet that washes clean, and sits within the figures its maker publishes. | plastic pallets |
| Wood | The first cost matters most, or the pallet travels one way; solid wood going abroad needs the ISPM 15 mark. | wooden pallets |
| Presswood | The pallet travels once, light, on a one-way export or air freight trip, and empties nest inside each other. | presswood pallets |
| Cardboard | The load is light, as paper pallets are made for light loads. | cardboard pallets |
Metal pallet FAQs
What is a metal pallet?
A metal pallet is a pallet made of carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminium, with a metal frame carrying the deck. We supply steel and aluminium.
Can I buy used metal pallets?
We supply metal pallets new. Choose "Used, if available" on the quote form and we tell you whether a matching used batch is found before you order.
What size is a standard metal pallet?
The standard metal pallet sizes are 1200 x 800 mm and 1200 x 1000 mm, the same footprints as wooden pallets, with 800 x 600 mm in aluminium and other sizes built to order in steel.
Where can I buy metal pallets near me?
We deliver metal pallets to any UK postcode, with no minimum order from one pallet to a full load. Send your postcode on the quote form or call +44 7440 280642.
