Used 1100 x 1100 plastic pallets
Used 1100 x 1100 mm plastic pallets are the Asian square footprint of Japan, Korea and China, often reversible. At 43.3 inches it is the same pallet people call a 43 x 43 in the US.
- Footprint
- 1100 x 1100 mm
- Metric
- 1100 x 1100 mm
- Deck area
- 13.0 sq ft
- Region
- Asia (Japan, Korea, China); square and often reversible
What 1100 x 1100 is for
A square pallet of 1100 mm is 43.3 inches, and that is why one footprint has two names. The 43 x 43 page covers bulk bags, food additives, feed and pharmaceuticals. This page covers the same size from the export side, where it is a Japan, Korea and China footprint and is often reversible, with the same deck on both faces.
One seller lists used 43.3 x 43 x 5.9 inch R11 pallets as Grade A and Grade B in Alabama. That listing shows how the footprint is sold used, graded by letter. The letters are the seller's own. This site uses its own four grades, and a request tells us which one you want.
Where it fits
| Use | Why it fits | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Export to Asia | The regional footprint | Confirm with the consignee |
| Bulk bags | The 43 x 43 listed use | Check the deck for bow |
| Reversible use | Either face up | Check both faces for wear |
Deck area against the common footprints
Worked out in inches, 1100 x 1100 is 1100 by 1100 mm and 13.0 square feet of deck.
| Footprint | Deck area | Compared with GMA |
|---|---|---|
| 1100 x 1100 (this page) | 13.0 sq ft | 98% of a 48 x 40 |
| 48 x 40 | 13.3 sq ft | 100% of a 48 x 40 |
| 48 x 48 | 16.0 sq ft | 120% of a 48 x 40 |
| 45 x 45 | 14.1 sq ft | 105% of a 48 x 40 |
| 43 x 43 | 12.8 sq ft | 96% of a 48 x 40 |
| 42 x 42 | 12.3 sq ft | 92% of a 48 x 40 |
What to watch in a used lot
A request for this footprint is answered with a written lot description. This site states no price and no stock list.
- Check both faces, since a reversible pallet has wear on each
- Do not mix it with 42 x 42 or 45 x 45 stock
- Ask whether the pallet is nestable
Two names, one pallet
Buyers who think in inches write 43 x 43, and buyers who work in millimetres write 1100 x 1100. If a lot is described both ways, check that the two descriptions are about the same pallets by asking for a tape measure reading on three of them. A pallet that reads 42 or 45 inches is a different footprint, however similar the stack looks from the dock.
Reversible pallets add a second question: which face has been used up. A pallet that was always loaded on one face may be clean underneath, and a lot sold reversible should be checked on both faces before you decide how it is graded.
Matching to the consignee
If the pallets are bound for Japan, Korea or China, ask the consignee for their footprint in millimetres and whether they want the pallet to remain with the goods. Some receivers recycle one-way pallets locally and some expect them back. Write the answer on the order. It decides how carefully you grade, since a pallet that will be thrown away needs fewer checks than one that will be reused.
Questions to put to any seller
- Where did these pallets work, and what did they carry?
- How were they sorted, and who walked the lot?
- Are any welded, riveted or fitted with replacement parts?
- Can the maker's plate be photographed on several pallets?
- Will the description be sent in writing before payment is discussed?
Planning around the seasons
- Cold months bring brittle resin, so handle gently and avoid sharp drops.
- Warm months soften decks, so shorten stacks and keep loads in shade.
- Harvest, holiday and promotion peaks use pallets faster, so order earlier.
- Wet seasons add weight in the ribs, so allow a drying day before indoor use.
- Plan returns and exports for the weeks when dock space is free.
Walk-around checklist
The same four stops for every lot, in order. Tick each as you go.
- 1Deck: flat, no rocking on the floor
- 2Corners: surface gouges only
- 3Runners: whole along their length
- 4Fork pockets: open on the sides the footprint is used with
- Footprint measured: 1100 x 1100 mm
Words used on this page
- One-way pallet
- A cheaper pallet shipped with the load and not expected back.
- Nestable
- Empty pallets stack inside one another, cutting empty storage space by up to 75 percent.
- Fork pocket
- Opening in the pallet where the forks go.
- Runners
- Bottom rails that touch the floor or rack and carry the load.
- Welding repair
- Plastic is hard to glue, so cracked parts are normally welded.
What the sources say
- Static capacity is the highest of the three ratings; racking is often the lowest; dynamic is always lower than static. nelsoncompany.com
- The 800 x 1200 mm Euro footprint is the second most popular plastic pallet size worldwide. blog.containerexchanger.com
- 43 x 43 in pallets are designed for bulk bags; 45 x 45 in is the CP9 chemical standard. nelsoncompany.com
- For products touching the pallet directly, stricter federal requirements may call for non-blended virgin HDPE; recycled pallets often meet general FDA needs. nelsoncompany.com
How a request works
- Pick the footprint, then the grade you can live with.
- Say what the pallets will carry and how many you need.
- Read the written lot description that comes back.
- Agree the lot before anything moves.
The four grades, in a line each
- Like new. A few trips only. Clean, no cracks, no missing parts, deck and runners flat.
- Used and clean. Many trips, scuffs and colour variation, but whole and usable for general-purpose or closed-loop work.
- Repaired. A cracked or chipped part welded or swapped. Some designs use snap-lock parts for repair.
- Mixed lot. Mixed makers, colours and sizes sold by the truckload, sorted by footprint.
Questions people ask
Is 1100 x 1100 the same as 43 x 43?
It is the same footprint, 43.3 inches square.
Where is it used?
Japan, Korea and China.
Are the sellers' letter grades standard?
No. There is no plastic standard for Grade A or B.
Ask for a lot
Pick a footprint and a grade. The reply describes a matched lot in writing.