Nelson Company — Product Reference
Understanding Nelson Part Numbers
Nelson SKU Explainer
Prefix
CP
For internal use. When this administrative key contains a U (UP, UPC, PWU) that's code for used condition — your most sustainable and money-saving option. Everything else is code for plastic or wood products in new condition. You don't need the prefix to search or order.
What it tells you
- UPUsed or reconditioned plastic pallet
- (other)New plastic pallet (ex: CP, CT, GL, PG…)
- NPC / UPCPlastic container — new or used
- PWN / PWUWood pallet — new or used
- NWCNelson wood crate
Dimensions
4840
The common, rounded footprint: two 2-digit pairs representing length × width in inches. Metric pallets are often grouped under the closest equivalent US size — a 1200×1000 mm pallet may be listed as 4840 rather than 1210. When in doubt, check the product specs for exact measurements.
Common sizes
- 484048" × 40" — GMA / North America standard
- 484548" × 45" — Automotive industry
- 484848" × 48" — Square / retail
- 483248" × 32" — Primary Euro standard (or 1200 × 800 mm equivalent)
- 434343" × 43" (or 1100×1100 mm equivalent)
- 12101200 × 1000 mm — Euro standard (when listed metrically)
- 12801200 × 800 mm — Euro export
- 11111100 × 1100 mm — Asian square (when listed metrically)
Base Design
N
Describes the bottom structure of the pallet — how it sits, stacks, or interacts with forklifts, conveyors, and rack systems.
All base types
- N Nestable — Hollow feet (typically 9) allow pallets to sit inside each other when empty. Best for return shipping efficiency.
- FP Full Perimeter — Base runs all four sides of the bottom deck, with or without additional interior runners (4-, 5-, 6-, or 8-runner). Maximum stability and rack support.
- 3R 3-Runner — Three parallel stringers, allows 4-way entry. Common on conveyors and inline rack systems.
- RV Reversible — Top and bottom decks are nearly identical; either side can face up.
Product Descriptor
330
One or more identifiers that make this SKU unique within its size and base family. May encode any combination of the attributes below — enough to distinguish it from a similar pallet at a glance.
What may be encoded here
- HeightProfile height (mm) — included when notably high or low, and on most used pallets to group same-height lots
- WeightWeight (lbs) — distinguishes duty levels; common on used pallets
- Legacy idLegacy product id so widely recognized it stuck (e.g. CPP330)
- LipTop deck has a raised lip to contain cargo
- Solid topClosed / solid top deck (open decks are usually not called out)
- FDAVirgin materials meeting FDA/USDA guidelines — typically blue in color
- MiscAnything else unique: color, reinforcement, use case (e.g. chemical, spill containment)
Example Product
CP-4840-N-330
Nestable Plastic Pallet — CPP330
- Material
- HDPE / PP
- Entry
- 4-Way
- Applications
- Food Safe · Pharmaceutical · Export
- Condition
- New