What Is a Pallet Tunnel?

A typical warehouse may have multiple stacks of pallets throughout the facility. Workers must keep these stacks straight and well-organized to maximize floor space, prevent clutter and maintain a safe working environment.

A pallet tunnel is a mechanism designed to straighten and square stacks of pallets quickly and efficiently. These tall, heavy vertical structures bolt into the floor to provide stability and prevent the pallets from shifting or toppling. The tunnel consists of two flared sides that facilitate side-to-side alignment. 

How Does a Pallet Tunnel Work?

These sturdy pallet handlers enable a forklift operator to push the stacked pallets into the tunnel's opening and compress them against the support beam to straighten them from front to back. The operator can then make adjustments to ensure the pallets fit properly inside the tunnel. 

Advantages of Pallet Tunnels

Using these reliable pallet handling systems offers several benefits:

• Easy stacking: Tunnels enable you to create and maintain straight stacks of pallets in designated areas of your warehouse with minimal effort. This outcome is especially beneficial for automated warehousing operations requiring straight, even stacks.
• Enhanced organization: These structures allow you to square your pallet stacks, as forklift operators can arrange them neatly and tightly. You'll be able to maintain clear aisles and allow materials and machinery to navigate the floor without encountering obstructions.
• Increased safety: Loose, unsecured pallet stacks pose a significant safety hazard to your workforce. Tunnels help prevent injuries resulting from collapsing stacks. They also eliminate the dangers of compressing the pallets against your facility's walls or columns.
• More storage capacity: Storage space is at a premium in many warehouses. By enabling your forklift operators to create neat, even pallet stacks, tunnels can help you find much-needed floor space. Your crews will also have more room to work, increasing productivity and efficiency.

View Our Pallet Tunnels

Cherry's offers three sizes of pallet tunnels to meet the needs of a wide range of warehousing operations. Our products can accommodate plastic, stringer and block pallets. View our current selection to learn more.

Pallet Washers

Plastic pallets offer a lightweight, durable alternative to wood products, and they don't contain planks or nails that can injure warehouse workers. They're a popular choice for industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and chemical manufacturing. 

Cleanliness and sanitation are crucial when using these reusable pallets, especially in applications where contamination poses a health risk. Cherry's offers a solution with high-quality pallet washers for sale to make the process fast, easy and safe. 

What Is a Pallet Washer?

A pallet washer is an industrial machine designed to clean pallets quickly and efficiently. In addition to plastic pallets, some models can accommodate wood, aluminum and various specialty materials. These pallet handlers provide an effective solution for protecting against dirt, bacteria, allergens and other contaminants. 

How Do Pallet Washers Work?

Multiple pallet washer versions are available, and they function in different ways. For example, a manual product requires a worker to place one pallet at a time into the machine, making it suitable for low-volume cleaning applications. Pressure washer models are also available for higher-volume cleaning projects. The operator can maneuver the hose between pallets and direct the spray onto the surface.

Benefits of Pallet Washers

Using pallet washers provides value for warehousing operations in a variety of ways:

• Thorough cleaning: Regardless of the type you choose, the washer will deliver a satisfactory cleaning result. They can remove dirt, grease and grime more effectively than washing by hand.
• Ease of use: Washers provide a simplified cleaning solution that saves time and eliminates hassles. Their ease of use means your crews can complete the task faster, giving them more time for other essential material handling activities.
• Optimal sanitization: Eliminating contaminants is crucial in food handling environments to ensure proper hygiene and compliance with regulatory requirements. These washers enable you to sanitize every inch of the pallet, including hard-to-reach areas underneath the surface. Gain more peace of mind knowing that your material handling equipment is as clean as possible.
• Maximum safety: Besides protecting the goods your warehouse handles and ships, pallet washers help you create a safer work environment. Your crews will minimize the risk of injury that can result from manual cleaning processes.

View Our Pallet Washers

Cherry's extensive pallet handling equipment lineup includes several pallet washer options, including manual and cold water pressure washer versions. We'll be happy to help you find the right machine for your company's unique cleaning and sanitizing applications. View our inventory online today.

Do you have questions about our pallet handlers? Call Cherry's at 877-350-2729 or contact us online to learn more.