BlOG PUBLISHED ON: April 2025
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Push-Pull Sheets Vs. Wooden Pallets
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Push-Pull Sheets |
Wooden Pallets |
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| Material
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Kraft Linerboard – virgin fibers
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Typically oak and southern yellow pine
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| Description
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Lightweight and thin but delivers impressive strength and puncture resistance
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Bulky and heavy – can cause damage with protruding nails and splinters
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| Handling
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Scored tabs for easy handling by hand or with a clamp truck
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Pallet jacks or forklifts are usually required
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| Weight
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1/20th the weight of a wooden pallet
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20 times the weight of a push-pull sheet
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| Costs
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Approximately $2-$3 each
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Typically $15 each
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| Warehousing Space
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Require less space due to size
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Take up substantial storage space in warehouses
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| Labor Costs
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Reduces labor costs – fewer trips to load and unload
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Increases labor costs – more trips to load and unload
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| Thickness Options
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Available in a variety of thicknesses: 0.018” to 0.200”
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Standard 48”x 40” pallets are typically 5-1/2” thick, but available in other sizes
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| Customization
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Size and shape can be readily customized
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Limited customization options
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| Sustainability
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Easy to recycle: just bundle with corrugated boxes or utilize curbside recycling programs
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Can be recycled or reused but is typically a more challenging and time-consuming process
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If you’re spending money on traditional wooden pallets, we can promise there’s a less expensive and more sustainable alternative.
Standard wooden pallets are the norm but aren’t always the best option. They take up more storage space and are heavier. And protruding nails and splinters can cause serious product damage or injuries.
The good news is, there is a solution.
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Solid Fiber Push-Pull Slip Sheets from Badger Paperboard
Our solid fiber push-pull sheets are the perfect alternative to traditional pallets because they are:
- Thinner and lighter than wooden pallets
- Less expensive
- Able to handle heavy loads
“Storing products on push-pull sheets saves you crucial space since they’re so much thinner than pallets,” said Scott Kibler, Badger Paperboard Vice President of Sales. “And that also means less warehouse space for the same amount of product.”
We also custom-produce all orders, so you’re getting a product cut to the exact specs you need.
Another benefit is space savings. Wood pallets can cost upward of $15 apiece. Our push-pull slip sheets generally cost $2-$3 per sheet and are available in the quantity you need – not only full truckloads.
By swapping out wooden pallets for push-pull slip sheets, you’ll save money without sacrificing efficiency.
Sustainability and Badger
As with all our products, sustainability is a key focus in our push-pull sheet product line.
Our sheets start with virgin Kraft linerboard, made from strong wood fibers selected for their strength and durability. Push-Pull sheets generally require laminating multiple plies of virgin Kraft increasing the thickness and maximizing the strength. Any linerboard scrap produced during the laminating or die cutting process is then baled and recycled at the mill. We recycle more than one million pounds of paper each year.
Sheets are durable enough for many uses. Afterward, they are fully recyclable through any curbside program.
Let Badger Help You Choose
Need help evaluating the best product transport solutions? We’re here to help you evaluate your current process and see how our paperboard products, including push-pull slip sheets, can help you.
Scott, who has decades of experience in the solid fiber and packaging industry, can help you pick from numerous substrates to suit your project needs and budget. We can also test your current products for durability and quality and make recommendations on where these can be improved.
We offer fast quotes from coast to coast — so contact us today for yours!
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This blog was originally published in 2024 and was updated in 2025.
Blog Category:
Sheets
About Badger Paperboard
Badger Paperboard is a leading custom paperboard converter specializing in high-quality packaging and shipping materials. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we pride ourselves on delivering paperboard sheets, pads, and guards that are cut precisely to your specifications and delivered on time.
As the nation's top supplier of paperboard products, we serve customers from Maine to California and everywhere in between. With facilities strategically located across the country, we ensure fast turnaround times and exceptional customer service, no matter where you're based.
