Custom Pallets

Custom pallets are non-standard designs engineered for products that don’t fit traditional stringer or block pallets. They often include drilled holes, ramps, edges or framing to secure, mount or move unique equipment safely and efficiently.

Unlike resized standard pallets, a custom pallet is built around the specific product. Manufacturers frequently use them for compressors, appliances or machinery that must be bolted or mounted directly. Millwood’s engineering team designs each custom pallet for secure transport, smoother handling and supply chain efficiency. Features may include countersunk fasteners, specialty stops or ramped bases. Every design is tailored to your product’s shape, weight and handling environment, ensuring reliable performance and protection.

A custom pallet is best when a resized stringer or block pallet cannot meet your needs. If your product requires mounting holes, wheel systems, ramps or specialized edges, a custom solution ensures safety, fit and performance.

Standard pallets can be modified for dimensions, but they cannot accommodate complex requirements like integrated fasteners or built-in stability features. Industries such as HVAC, appliances, and heavy equipment manufacturing often use custom pallets to integrate directly into assembly lines. Millwood designs custom pallets to avoid under-engineering that risks product damage or over-engineering that inflates costs. Each solution is balanced for strength, cost and handling efficiency, giving customers the right pallet for the application.

Custom pallets are widely used in industries with oversized or uniquely shaped products. Sectors like appliances, HVAC systems, heavy machinery and industrial equipment rely on custom designs to reduce handling risks and streamline production workflows.

Appliance and compressor manufacturers need pallets with drilled holes, frames or ramps for stability during assembly and shipment. Food and beverage companies may require custom pallets to fit automated systems securely. Industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers often depend on non-standard bases to mount and transport heavy loads. By designing pallets around each product, Millwood helps reduce shipping damage, minimize waste and improve efficiency. Our ISTA-certified testing ensures custom pallets perform across industries and supply chain environments.

Yes. Millwood designs and tests custom pallets to meet performance requirements. Our ISTA-certified lab evaluates load capacity, durability and handling efficiency, ensuring each pallet performs in real-world shipping and storage conditions.

Even if the design falls outside standard Pallet Design System (PDS) software, our engineers create custom solutions that undergo rigorous testing. Features like countersunk mounting holes, reinforced edges or wheel-equipped bases are verified for strength and handling safety. Testing simulates shipping and warehousing environments to confirm reliability. This process provides assurance that every non-standard pallet will protect the product, reduce risk of failure and integrate effectively into operations. Customers gain confidence knowing Millwood’s engineered custom pallets are built for durability and performance.

Ordering custom pallets begins with your product specifications. Millwood’s design team reviews your dimensions, weight and handling needs, then engineers a pallet with the right non-standard features to match.

If your product requires drilled holes, ramped bases, reinforced stops or unique edges, our engineers create a prototype and conduct testing in our certified lab. Once validated, we move into production, offering both single specialty pallets and ongoing supply programs. Our collaborative process ensures your custom pallet is optimized for protection, cost and supply chain performance. Millwood’s team provides responsive support from design to delivery, helping you secure reliable pallet solutions that meet your operational requirements.