If you run a fly ash brick, paver, or concrete block plant in Madhya Pradesh, the pallet your bricks cure on quietly decides how many of them survive to dispatch. Get it wrong and you lose bricks to cracks, warping, and uneven curing — every single day. Get it right and breakage drops, output stabilises, and your pallet cost per cycle falls for years.
AS Polywood Industries manufactures recycled plastic and composite curing pallets from our unit on Sanwer Road, Indore, and supplies them direct to brick and block plants across MP and the rest of India. This page explains, in plain terms, how these pallets are built, how they compare to wood, how to pick the right one for your machine, and why buying from a local Indore manufacturer changes the economics.
Why the Pallet Decides Your Breakage Rate
A green (freshly pressed) brick is heavy, wet, and fragile. For the first several hours it has almost no strength — it holds its shape only because of the pallet beneath it. Anything wrong with that surface transfers straight into the brick.
Wood is the traditional choice because it’s cheap to buy. The problem shows up after a few weeks of use. Wood absorbs curing water, so it swells, warps, and develops a slight bow. A bowed pallet means bricks sit unevenly; the load is no longer flat, curing happens at different rates across the brick, and internal stress builds. That stress is what you later see as hairline cracks and chipped edges. Add splinters, protruding nails, and rot, and a wooden pallet that started flat becomes a breakage machine — usually after only 300 to 500 cycles.
The fix isn’t a better grade of wood. It’s a surface that stays dimensionally stable when wet and under load. That’s the entire reason composite and recycled-plastic pallets exist.
What Our Pallets Are Made Of
We manufacture in three material grades so you can match cost to your production volume:
- Recycled plastic (HDPE / PP): Entry grade. Waterproof and far longer-lasting than wood, suited to small and mid-volume units. Typical life 2,000–5,000 cycles.
- PVC / reinforced composite: Higher rigidity, better for semi-automatic and automatic machines that demand a perfectly flat, repeatable surface.
- Composite plastic + aluminium blend (premium): Our top grade for heavy, high-throughput plants. Stays flat under maximum load and reaches up to 10,000 working cycles.
Using recycled polymer isn’t only about cost — it’s why these pallets resist water, alkalis, and pests that destroy wood, and it keeps a large volume of plastic waste out of landfill in the process.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 600×600 mm up to 800×1200 mm (fully customisable) |
| Thickness options | 12, 18, 20, 25 mm |
| Compressive load | Up to 300 tonnes |
| Compressive strength | 50.17 N/mm² (CIPET tested) |
| Water absorption | 2.76% (effectively waterproof) |
| Working life | 2,000 to 10,000 cycles by grade |
| Resistance | Termite-proof, UV resistant, shock & vibration resistant |
| Machine compatibility | Manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic |
These figures aren’t marketing claims — the pallets are independently tested by CIPET (Government of India) and Choksi Laboratories Ltd (NABL accredited). Ask us for the test reports if you want to verify before buying.
Plastic vs Wooden Pallets: The Real Comparison
| Factor | Wooden Pallet | Our Plastic / Composite Pallet |
|---|---|---|
| Working life | 300–500 cycles | 2,000–10,000 cycles |
| Water | Absorbs, swells, rots | Waterproof (2.76% absorption) |
| Stays flat under load | Warps within weeks | Holds shape for years |
| Pest damage | Termite prone | Termite-proof |
| Brick breakage | High | Low — even curing surface |
| Upfront cost | Lowest | Higher |
| Cost per cycle | Highest | Lowest |
The headline is cost per cycle, not sticker price. A pallet that lasts 10–20 times longer and breaks fewer bricks almost always wins the maths once you produce at volume.
Which Pallet for Which Product
The right pallet depends on what you’re making and the machine you run:
- Fly ash brick pallets — sized to common fly ash brick moulds, built for repeated wet loading.
- Paver block pallets — flat, rigid surface for paver and interlock production.
- Cement / concrete block pallets — heavier-duty grades for solid and hollow blocks.
- Industrial, export & metal-reinforced pallets — for the heaviest loads and long transport.
How to Choose the Right Pallet for Your Machine
- Match the size to your mould box. Send us your exact mould dimensions — pallets that don’t fit cause edge damage. We make custom sizes.
- Pick thickness by load and machine type. Automatic machines with vibration usually need 20–25 mm for rigidity; manual units can run thinner.
- Match grade to volume. Low output: recycled plastic. High output: premium composite — the longer life pays back faster.
- Check machine compatibility. Confirm the pallet works with your feed and vibration system before bulk ordering. We help you spec this.
Why Buy from a Local Indore Manufacturer
Being based in Indore is a practical advantage for plants across Madhya Pradesh, not just a location detail:
- Lower freight, faster delivery across Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Dewas, Pithampur, Mhow, Ratlam, Gwalior and Jabalpur.
- Custom sizing without long lead times — we adjust to your machine and ship.
- Direct manufacturer pricing — no trader margin in between.
- On-ground support — samples, troubleshooting, and replacements handled locally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do plastic brick pallets last compared to wood?
Wooden pallets typically last 300–500 cycles. Our recycled plastic pallets run 2,000–5,000 cycles, and premium composite grades reach up to 10,000 — roughly 10 to 20 times longer than wood.
Will plastic pallets really reduce brick breakage?
Yes, because they stay flat. A flat, waterproof surface lets bricks cure evenly with less internal stress, which is the main cause of cracks and chipped edges during curing and handling.
Can you make pallets to fit my existing machine?
Yes. Sizes are fully customisable from 600×600 mm up to 800×1200 mm in several thicknesses. Send your mould dimensions and we match them.
Are the pallets tested?
Yes — independently by CIPET (Government of India) and Choksi Laboratories (NABL accredited). Reports are available on request.
Do you deliver outside Indore?
We supply across Madhya Pradesh and dispatch pan-India for bulk and export orders.
Get a Quote
Tell us your block type, machine, and required pallet size, and we’ll send pricing the same day — at direct factory rates, with bulk discounts and custom production available. Call or WhatsApp +91 98269 06262, email aspolywoodindustries@gmail.com, or use the enquiry form to get started.
New to pallet selection? Read our complete engineering guide to fly ash brick pallets for a deeper technical breakdown.