Do you buy or sell resin or excess plastic?

We purchase HDPE scrap, pellets, purchings, dust, shavings and parts.  We periodically sell some excexss pelletized Santoprene, HDPE and comingled-baled scrap TPU and ABS car bumpers.

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What does Greystone Logistics manufacture?

Greystone is the largest 100% recycled plastic pallet manufacturer in the United States.

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What size pallets does Greystone make?

40x32 (three skids)*

48x40 (full picture frame heavy duty and mid duty models available)*

48x44 (full picture frame or three skids)*

37x37 (full picture frame)*

1100x1200 (metric footprint with full picture frame or three runner)*

48x40 (nestable for light duty or export)

48x40 (monoblock)

36x36 (full picture frame)

56x44 (one piece full picture frame)

24x40 (monoblock)

48x45

48x45 (Intermediary Bulk Container)

37x32 (three skids)*

*Anti-skid grommets and fiberglass support rods optional

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Do you have inventory in stock?

Greystone maintains some inventory for immediate shipment.

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How much do they cost?

Prices are quoted FOB Bettendorf, Iowa and are based on quantities ordered.  A convenient way to get a quote is available on this web site.  Greystone provides a residual (trade-in) credit for all pallets sold and buys other old plastic pallet scrap to help our customers.

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Can I rent or lease rather than buy?

Yes.  Please contact Bob Noland or Warren Kruger.

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Why are plastic pallets better than wood?

• last 10-50 times longer than wood
• have residual (trade-in) value
• recyclable
• field tested with over 3 million delivered
• high coefficient of friction with anti-skid design for top, bottom, and fork lift tine contact
• 2,800 pound rackable to ASTM standards
• 5,000 pound dynamic load
• 25,000 pound static load
• each pallet prevents 50 pounds of post industrial plastic from going in landfills
• each pallet prevents 50-70 pounds of wood from being used in a pallet thus helping reduce deforestation and associated landfill of used/broken wooden pallets
• plastic pallets are perfect for closed loop systems
• plastic pallets have substanitally lower life cycle costs (cost per trip)
• no maintenance/repair-reground to make a new plastic pallet when damaged
• no exposed nails, wood chips, or broken boards on manufacturing or warehouse floors preventing fork lift issues, wood in machinery, and providing better safety for reducing injuries, lowering workers' comp claims, and minimizes damaged product
• non-porous and non-permeable for better sanitation
• no bug or biological infestation
• better aesthetics-more attractive for display
• lighter than wood
• helps companies comply with rapid health, safety and regulatory changes occurring
• consistant size for automated pallet systems
• overcomes many wood pallet logistic and handling issues

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Will the pallets work in a -15 degree environment?

Greystone can use an additive to allow use at these extreme temperatures.

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Are the pallets fire retardant?

Greystone pallets ignite at a higher temperature than wood.  Fire retardant additives can be added which increases the cost.

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Have the pallets been laboratory tested?

The Greystone pallets have the following listings, classifications, approvals & compliance tests (on pallet designs):

Sun Microsystems-Advanced Product Testing-ASTM D-1185 for a single package structure

Lansmont Corporation AIAG RC-9 Returnable Container Performace Test

Michigan State School of Packaging-Testing and Evaluation

Center for Unit Load Design Virgina Tech-Testing & Evaluation

Montreal Protocol Compliant

Patented Design with anti-skid inserts

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USDA Clarification on Materials Used in Meat & Poultry Facilities

 

     In general, USDA does not “approve” materials, equipment, chemicals /coatings, etc. for use in meat and poultry establishments.  The use of such equipment/materials is subject to the Sanitation Performance Standards, found in 9 CFR 416.1 – 416.5.  In particular, 416.4(c) requires that chemicals used by the establishment must be safe and effective under the conditions of use.  

     Also, 416.3(a)(2) requires that equipment and utensils used for processing or otherwise handling edible product or ingredients must be of such material and construction to facilitate thorough cleaning and to ensure that their use will not cause the adulteration of product during processing, handling or storage. In other words, establishments that use any equipment or other technology in the food production or storage areas of the establishment should be able to demonstrate that this substance will not result in adulteration of products or insanitary conditions.

See links to regulations and Sanitation Guide (below):
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=66e04207a854aef94871818609fa1e89&rgn=div5&view=text&node=9:2.0.2.4.38&idno=9

 

Additional comments:
FSIS Directive 7640.1 Amend. 1 addresses the previous function of the USDA approving equipment for use in a processing and/or slaughter environment.  

Here is a link to that Directive:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FSISDirectives/7640-1Amend1.pdf

Underwriters Laboratories, www.ul.com,

Dairy Division on USDA, www.ams.usda.gov/dairy/mp_equip/mp_guidelines.pdf

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Does Greystone Sell Recycled Pallets?

Recycled Pallets for Sale

Yes, the recycled pallets for sale from Greystone Logistics are the industry standard and that’s why we’re the leading manufacturer in America. Greystone offers recycled pallets for sale including full picture frame and three skids models ranging in size from 40x32 to 37x32, 48x40, 48x44, 37x37, 48x48, 44x56, 24x40, 36x36, 48x45 and IBC pallets. We keep inventory of faster moving recycled pallets for sale in stock for immediate shipment. Price-wise, we set our quotes based on the quantity you order. The easiest way to get a quote on recycled pallets for sale is here on our website. An easy-to-search inventory and quote calculator are available. We also provide trade-in credit and we buy old plastic scrap from our customers. That includes HDPE scrap, pellets, dust, shavings, barrels and parts. We also sell excess pelletized HDPE.

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1. Do you buy or sell resin or excess plastic?
2. What does Greystone Logistics manufacture?
3. What size pallets does Greystone make?
4. Do you have inventory in stock?
5. How much do they cost?
6. Can I rent or lease rather than buy?
7. Why are plastic pallets better than wood?
8. Will the pallets work in a -15 degree environment?
9. Are the pallets fire retardant?
10. Have the pallets been laboratory tested?
11. USDA Clarification on Materials Used in Meat & Poultry Facilities
12. Does Greystone Sell Recycled Pallets?

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