What is a pallet? Pallets are flat structures used typically in tertiary packaging. They help protect the material that is being transported. Pallets are made up of various materials including plastic, paper, and metal but wood is the most prominent and preferable material, hence dominating the pallet market. It is affordable and provides excellent performance. What are wooden pallets made of? Wooden pallets are put together using the core of the trees, with proportions of both hardwood and softwood. The most favored species of wood for making pallets is the oak wood and southern yellow pine. Oak has an extremely...