Used 1165 x 1165 plastic pallets
Used 1165 x 1165 mm plastic pallets are the Australian square, designed around railway container compatibility. At 45.9 inches it is a size to measure, since it falls between 45 x 45 and 48 x 48.
- Footprint
- 1165 x 1165 mm
- Metric
- 1166 x 1166 mm
- Deck area
- 14.6 sq ft
- Region
- Australia; designed around railway container compatibility
What 1165 x 1165 is for
The 1165 mm square is 45.9 inches a side, which is more than the 45 x 45 chemical standard by almost an inch, and well short of a 48 x 48. It appears in the sources as the Australian footprint, designed around railway container compatibility. That is a design reason, not a convention, and it explains why a US yard seldom has one.
A shipper sending goods to Australia asks for it by its millimetre size. A US buyer who finds one in a mixed lot should set it aside and call it what it is. Because it is close to two other squares, the tape matters more than the eye.
Where it fits
| Use | Why it fits | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Export to Australia | The regional footprint | Confirm with the consignee |
| Rail container loads | Designed around container fit | Ask for the container plan |
| Mixed lots | Looks like a 45 x 45 | Sort by tape |
Deck area against the common footprints
Worked out in inches, 1165 x 1165 is 1166 by 1166 mm and 14.6 square feet of deck.
| Footprint | Deck area | Compared with GMA |
|---|---|---|
| 1165 x 1165 (this page) | 14.6 sq ft | 110% 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.
- Measure in millimetres
- Keep it apart from 45 x 45 and 48 x 48 stock
- Ask whether the lot has more than one maker
Australian logistics and the square footprint
A square 1165 mm pallet is the footprint used in Australia, and it is rarely seen elsewhere, so a US buyer who asks for it is nearly always exporting or serving a plant that ships to Australia. Confirm the footprint with the consignee, ask whether they want the pallets back, and measure three pallets in millimetres before the lot is counted. A footprint this specific is not one to assume from a stack on a dock.
Reversibility matters here as it does for other Asian-Pacific squares: ask whether the pallet can be used on either face and, if it can, check the wear on both.
Measuring with a tape
Lay a tape along each side and write the readings in millimetres. Take the measurements at the deck and again at the runners, since some pallets are slightly narrower at the base. A true 1165 pallet reads close to that on both sides. If the readings differ by more than a few millimetres, separate the pallet from the stack and ask the desk whether it belongs to a different footprint.
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: 1166 x 1166 mm
Words used on this page
- 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
- HDPE is the most common resin in plastic pallets; PP is more rigid and the page recommends it for unsupported racking. nelsoncompany.com
- That Nelson model is under 5 in tall, which the page says suits air freight, and works with automation and most roller conveyors. nelsoncompany.com
- Static capacity is the highest of the three ratings; racking is often the lowest; dynamic is always lower than static. nelsoncompany.com
- 43 x 43 in pallets are designed for bulk bags; 45 x 45 in is the CP9 chemical standard. 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
Where is 1165 x 1165 used?
Australia.
Is it the same as 45 x 45?
No. 1165 mm is 45.9 inches, almost an inch more.
Can a US yard supply it?
It is uncommon in the US. Request it and the reply says whether a lot exists.
Ask for a lot
Pick a footprint and a grade. The reply describes a matched lot in writing.