Repair Plastic Pallets and Save Money

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Success Stories11 Oct 2024
A German logistics company is extending the service life of plastic pallets and reducing consumption of resources with the help of Leister products. This sustainable solution is creating a new line of business and reducing the company’s environmental footprint at the same time. In this blog, read how Leister’s products are used to repair plastic pallets.

Authors: Vivian Renaud, Media Production Specialist, Zoya Glushtrom, Marketing Specialist, Leister Technologies Deutschland GmbH

IDA-Lindlar is a logistics company that sells wooden pallets, among other things. Motivated by customers purchasing large quantities of wooden pallets every year, IDA-Lindlar recognised the potential to increase the service life and sustainability of plastic pallets. The idea behind it: instead of buying thousands of new pallets, the focus is on recycling, which offers both economic and environmental benefits.

The concept of sustainability lies at the heart of this collaboration. By using Leister products such as the FUSION 1, PENWELD and AIRSTREAM, repairing damaged plastic pallets becomes an efficient and cost-effective solution. These high-quality tools not only facilitate precise repairs, but also significantly extend the service life of the pallets, which ultimately contributes to a reduction in consumption of resources and environmental footprint.

Individual Geometries Welded Effectively

Repairing plastic pallets requires specific expertise and specialist knowledge. This process itself is precise and efficient, with each pallet carefully checked for repairability before the actual process begins.

Depending on the type and extent of the damage, the process requires different methods. Damaged parts, such as broken runners, are first cleaned thoroughly. For smaller geometries, the PENWELD from Leister is then used for fixing, while larger damage is welded using the FUSION 1 extruder. Both methods ensure a long-lasting and reliable repair that meets the highest quality standards.

To optimize the repair process, a new dedicated workstation was set up at IDA-Lindlar, equipped with Leister products. The effectiveness of this cooperation will be assessed after a six-month test phase. If this phase is successfully completed, the creation of further jobs is planned, which will further strengthen the cooperation.

Sustainability a Central Concern at Leister

As a company committed to promoting environmentally conscious practices, Leister strives to provide solutions that are not only effective but also eco-friendly. The cooperation with IDA-Lindlar and the launch of repair services for plastic pallets are part of this effort, as they help to reduce the consumption of resources and extend the life cycle of products.

Expanding the range of services for repairing plastic pallets creates a new line of business for companies, generating additional income and making an important contribution to the environment. Leister and IDA-Lindlar are committed to further expanding joint projects and making a sustainable contribution to reducing companies’ environmental footprints.

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