Citrus Box Pallet: Video of the Closed Bottom Frame
Everything that separates it from the open-base pallet sits in the bottom: the same top deck and the same block count, but the base is a closed perimeter frame of two lengthwise and three crosswise boards. That frame stops cartons sagging between boards and spreads the load over a larger area.
Assembly order, exactly as shown in the video
- 1
Top deck
8 boards, 100 mm wide and 16 mm thick — the same deck as the industrial pallet so the load spreads over the largest possible area.
- 2
Stringers
3 stringers, 1200 mm long and 19 mm thick, connect the deck to the blocks and carry the main load.
- 3
Blocks
9 blocks of 100x90 mm at 75 mm height — the wider block footprint is what buys stability under high stacking.
- 4
Closed bottom frame
Two 100 cm lengthwise boards plus three 105 cm crosswise boards form a closed perimeter frame instead of an open base.
- 5
The result
A fully level base: cartons cannot sink between boards, and stability holds at 4-5 high inside reefer containers.
Questions buyers ask about the citrus box pallet
When should I choose the box pallet over the open-base one?
When you stack high (4-5 high) or ship citrus in reefer containers and need the base to stay level. If the load does not need that extra stability, the open-base pallet is lighter and cheaper.
Does the extra weight change shipping cost?
The difference is around two kilograms per pallet, which shows up on large shipments — we account for it in your quote based on quantity and destination.
Does it arrive heat-treated and export-ready?
Yes. We supply it heat-treated (HT) with the ISPM-15 stamp and the treatment record, and methyl bromide fumigation through certified stations when the destination requires it.