abstract |
A method of making a pallet (10, 210) comprising the steps of providing a pallet inner core (16, 218), attaching a first and a second complementary shaped plastic skin shell (12, 14, 226 ), And interconnecting the shells by thermal fusion or interlocking elements. Each shell is formed of two plastic materials. The core is formed with a reinforced truss beam 700 therein, each reinforced truss beam having an upper cord portion 710 that is flush with the upper surface of the core and contacts the upper shell or adhesive. Each beam has a web 708 connected to the cord, a straight central portion 702, and an end portion 704 extending downwardly into the leg portion of the pallet. Also disclosed is a pallet having such features. |