Skip to main content
Pallet Finder

Categories

Plastic Plastic Pallets 101 Shipping & Freight Sustainability Technical Center Wood
Blog Authors

Tags

automotive, export, fda, food-safe, ispm-15, lumber, nestable, pallet-experts, pallet-mold, pharmaceutical, plastic, plastic-pallets-101, rackable, shipping, stackable, sustainability, technical-center, used-pallets, wood, wood-pallets

Find the right plastic pallet

Pick just 1 or mix and match any options below to begin your search.

Application use case

Export
One-Way
Multi-Trip
Warehouse
Bulk Bag
Pharma
FDA Blue

Condition

Size inches

42×42 43×43 45×45 48×32 48×40 48×45 48×48 56×44 Other…

Style structure and storage type

Nestable Stackable Rackable

Load Rating pounds (optional)

Dynamic

Weight supported in motion (forklift, pallet jack, conveyor).

1,200 – 4,000Over 4,000
Static

Weight supported at rest (or bottom pallet when stacked 2–3 high).

Up to 3,5003,500 – 8,0008,000 – 18,000Over 18,000
Racking

Weight supported in unsupported rack (edge racking).

Up to 1,5001,500–2,800Over 2,800
Looking for wood pallets?  ·  Looking for more filters? — match Clear all

Request a Match

A few quick taps and we'll match it.

Tell us a little about the job, drop your details, and a Nelson rep takes it from there — matching the best available stock, new or used, from the closest warehouse.

A few quick questions

Plastic or wood pallet?
Wood Plastic
Load dims & weight (inches / lbs)
What's going on the pallet?
Siding / roofingRolls / reelsHigh-value equipmentIrregular / oversized itemsOther
Where is it going?
In-house / warehouseDomestic shippingExport overseasCold / freezer
Equipment used? (select all that apply)
Supported RackUnsupported RackForkliftPallet jackRiders / WalkiesConveyorPalletizer
How many?
Under 100100–500500–1,0001,000+
How often?
1 TimeRecurring
Anything else?

Where to send the match

No commitment — this starts a conversation, not an order.
GL-4840-N-ExNest – 48×40 Plastic Pallet
GL-4840-N-ExNest

48×40 Plastic Pallet

New 48 x 40" Plastic (HDPE/PP) 9 Feet - Nesting 4-Way Nestable
9,000 lbs Static Load
2,500 lbs Dynamic Load
17.0 lbs Weight
2100 Per Truck
Order by
Total pallets 2,100

Spec Sheet or call (410) 477-3000
Pallet features

Export

Choose this export pallet for guaranteed acceptance at all ports without the hassles of delayed shipments or expired paperwork.

Air Freight

Save costs when shipping cargo via air with the GL-4840-N-ExNest. Perfect for single use and one-way air shipment.

Food Grade

Place packaged foods and drinks on this food grade pallet. Easy to clean in the event of a break or spill.

Pharmaceutical

Help maintain pharmaceutical hygiene standards with easy-to-clean pallets like the GL-4840-N-ExNest.

Multi-Trip

Get more turns using the GL-4840-N-ExNest multi-trip pallet and easily win back startup costs with durable, reliable performance.

Dynamic Load

Supporting 2,500 lbs of dynamic load when moved by a forklift or hand jack, this pallet works well in heavy duty applications.

Open Deck

The ventilated top deck of this pallet provides good airflow plus the open design works well when strapping product.

Nestable

The GL-4840-N-ExNest nests inside itself for compact, space-efficient return shipping and storage when not in use.

ISPM-15 Exempt

Exempt from ISPM-15 heat-treatment rules, the GL-4840-N-ExNest ships internationally without wood-pallet paperwork delays.

New Pallet

Combining low weight with high strength makes new pallets more affordable than ever for better performance at a lower cost per trip.

Plastic Pallets

Plastic pallets like the GL-4840-N-ExNest are lightweight and durable. Uniform length and width provide ease of use and safety.

Special features
  • Nesting saves storage & shipping costs
  • Low-cost Plastic Pallet
  • Easy-to-clean hygienic design
  • Suitable for packaged food items (not approved for direct food contact)
  • Impervious to acids, fats, solvents and odors
  • Resists water absorption & bacteria growth
  • Inert to infestation, mold and mildew
  • Consistently dimensionally accurate
  • Exempt from ISPM 15 shipping regulations

Also Consider

Similar pallets — new and used — that match this footprint.

See all →
Used
48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
UP-4840-N-GLExNest 48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
Static 9,000 lbs
Dynamic 2,500 lbs
Weight 17 lbs
Nestable
Used
48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
UP-1210-N-PEBLUE 48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
Static 5,000 lbs
Dynamic 2,200 lbs
Weight 16 lbs
Nestable
Used
48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
UP-4840-N-320 48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
Static 8,800 lbs
Dynamic 2,800 lbs
Weight 20 lbs
Nestable
Used
48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
UP-4840-N-330 48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
Static 8,800 lbs
Dynamic 2,200 lbs
Weight 21 lbs
Nestable
Used
48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
UP-1210-N-110PEA 48×40 Used Plastic Pallet
Static 3,500 lbs
Dynamic 1,800 lbs
Weight 13 lbs
Nestable

GL-4840-N-ExNest

Specifications

Notes & Availability

StatusIn Stock or Available

Material

ConditionNew
TypePlastic
ResinHDPE/PP
Recycled optionYes
ColorBlack
NotesHigh-Density Polyethylene/Polypropylene

Design

Top DeckOpen
Bottom Base9 Feet - Nesting
Entry4-Way
NestableYes
ConstructionOne-Piece

Usage & Environment

IndustrialYes
Multi-TripYes
One-WayYes
CaptiveYes
ExportYes
PharmaceuticalYes
Food SafeYes
ISPM-15 exemptYes

Weights & Measures

Dimensions48x40x5.5 in
Weight17.0 lbs
Static Load9,000 lbs
Dynamic Load2,500 lbs
Racking LoadN/A
Per Truck2100
Per Stack70 TL

Specs subject to change without notice. Provided for informational purposes only. Technical data are guideline values and may vary based on intended use, features, raw materials and environment.

Available Options: Available Options:
GL4840N-ExNest - No skids (nestable)
GL48403R-ExNest3R - 3 Runner snap-on skids*
*Order with skids off for lower shipping cost

Technical Drawing (PDF) Spec Sheet (PDF)

Ready to move forward?