When products need to be moved into a shop, onto a display or into a promotional area as smoothly as possible, an ordinary full-size pallet is not always the best option. In that case the right solution may be a display pallet. A display pallet is a practical choice when goods need to be transported, stored and put straight on display, because display pallet dimensions are more compact than those of a traditional EUR or FIN pallet.
Suomen Lavacenter supplies display pallets quickly for a range of needs. The range includes both new and used options, and other pallet types and pallet collars can be combined in the same order. The right display pallet is always chosen according to how it will be used: what matters is how many products go on the pallet, where they are handled and whether the pallet is meant only as a transport base or also as part of the display.
What is a display pallet?
A display pallet is a pallet used especially in retail, promotions, merchandising and other situations where goods need to be easy to move and ready for the sales floor. The idea of a display pallet is simple: it makes it easier to move goods from the warehouse or delivery straight onto display without having to unpack and rearrange the products the way you would with larger pallets.
In practice a display pallet works well when you want a compact, easy-to-handle and space-efficient solution. That is why it is often used in supermarkets, retail chains, promotional areas and product categories where goods need to be visible and on sale quickly.
Display pallet dimensions
Our display pallet page lists these example sizes:
- 600 x 800 mm
- 400 x 800 mm
- 400 x 600 mm
- 300 x 200 mm
These sizes show that a display pallet is not one exact model but rather a pallet solution adapted to its purpose. In a retail environment the size can be chosen according to how many products need to fit on one pallet, how cramped the space is where they are handled and how directly the goods are taken out on display for customers to see.
One of the best-known display pallet sizes is 600 x 800 mm, which EPAL uses for its half pallet. This confirms that a half-size pallet works extremely well in practice for retail and display use.
Why is a display pallet practical?
The biggest advantage of a display pallet is practicality. Because the pallet is smaller than an ordinary pallet, it fits more easily into shop aisles, promotional spots and display areas. At the same time, goods can often be brought straight to the spot where they are to be sold. This reduces extra manual handling and speeds up merchandising.
The smaller size also helps with use of space. If there is only a limited quantity of products or the display area is small, a full-size pallet would often be unnecessarily large. A display pallet makes the whole set-up lighter, tidier and easier to manage.
Where are display pallets used?
A display pallet suits situations where goods need to be moved quickly to the right place and kept neatly on display. Typical uses include:
- promotional areas in shops
- temporary displays for product categories
- grocery retail deliveries
- displays of seasonal products
- product bundles moved from the warehouse to the sales floor
- trade fairs and event displays
Their use is not limited to retail, however. A display pallet can also be useful in warehouses, production and distribution whenever a small, easy-to-move and practical pallet solution is needed.
Display pallet or half pallet: is there a difference?
Our half pallet page notes that a half pallet can also be called a display pallet. In practice the terms do partly overlap, especially when talking about smaller pallets suited to display and retail use.
Our half pallet page also lists the small 400 x 600 mm size (often called a quarter pallet), which makes it an option that serves very much the same purpose as many display pallets. So if you are wondering whether to choose a “display pallet” or a “half pallet”, the answer often depends more on the size, construction and intended use than on the name itself.
Display pallet or EUR pallet?
A EUR pallet has a standard size of 800 x 1200 mm, so it is clearly larger than a typical display pallet. This makes the EUR pallet a good solution when the load is bigger and a widely recognised standard is needed. A display pallet, on the other hand, is usually better when products need to go straight on display or when space is limited.
If the aim is to bring goods to the sales floor as compactly as possible, a smaller display pallet often works better. If, however, a standardised size and compatibility across wider logistics matter most, a EUR pallet may be the right choice.
Display pallet or FIN pallet?
A FIN pallet measures 1000 x 1200 mm, so it is even wider than a EUR pallet. A FIN pallet offers more deck area and works well when the load is bulky or a stable base is needed for domestic logistics. A display pallet is almost the opposite solution: it is intended for smaller loads, tighter spaces and easier merchandising.
In practice the choice between a FIN pallet and a display pallet is often easy. If there are a lot of goods and they are handled in a warehouse or logistics environment, a FIN pallet may make sense. If, on the other hand, the goods need to go straight on sale or into a compact display area, a display pallet usually works better.
When is a display pallet the right choice?
A display pallet is worth choosing when you need:
- a small pallet that is easy to handle
- a solution for retail use or merchandising
- a compact option for promotional products
- a pallet that fits easily into tight spaces
- an easier way to move products straight to the sales floor
If the need is closely linked to visibility, tidiness, limited space or quick merchandising, a display pallet is often a far more sensible choice than a full-size pallet.
How do you choose the right display pallet size?
The right size depends above all on the product and the environment where it is used. If more goods go on the pallet or the products are bulkier, 600 x 800 mm may be a very workable option. If space is very limited or the display needs to be kept as small as possible, smaller sizes such as 400 x 600 mm or 300 x 200 mm may make more sense.
The choice also depends on whether the pallet is meant only for transport or goes straight on display in the shop. The closer to the sales environment the pallet is used, the more its size, tidiness and ease of placement matter.
New or used display pallet?
Our display pallets are available both new and used. We also recycle display pallets and, within our service area, can collect used display pallets from your company’s premises. This is a useful extra, especially when your need for display pallets varies or you have a lot of equipment in circulation.
A new display pallet is a good choice when you want as tidy, intact and uniform a solution as possible, for example in a highly visible retail environment. A used display pallet, on the other hand, can be a very sensible option when practicality and cost-effectiveness matter most.
Can a pallet collar be combined with a display pallet?
Yes, it can. Suomen Lavacenter also supplies pallet collars for half and display pallets. This makes the display pallet even more versatile, because protection, structure or storage space for the products can be built on top of the pallet.
A pallet collar is useful when goods need to be transported or stored in a tidier, safer and more manageable form. This can be important especially when the display pallet is used for more than just a low display.
What should you check on a used display pallet?
When buying a used display pallet, pay attention to whether the structure is intact and straight and whether the pallet suits your intended use. If the pallet will be used in a visible retail environment, tidiness may matter more. If it is for practical warehouse or promotional use, a slightly used but intact pallet can be a perfectly workable solution.
As with other pallets, the most important thing is that the pallet matches its actual use. The right display pallet is not only the right size but also in the right condition.
Display pallets in a nutshell
A display pallet is a practical solution when goods need to be moved and displayed in a smaller and more manageable size. The example sizes on our display pallet page are 600 x 800, 400 x 800, 400 x 600 and 300 x 200 mm, and of these, 600 x 800 mm is a very well-known size in the world of display pallets.
A display pallet suits shops, promotions, smaller deliveries and situations where goods need to fit into a tight space or go straight to the sales floor. When the right size is chosen for the purpose, a display pallet makes both logistics and merchandising easier.
Why get your display pallets from Suomen Lavacenter?
Suomen Lavacenter’s strengths are practical service, fast delivery and the option of getting several different pallet solutions from one place. In addition to display pallets, our range includes EUR pallets, FIN pallets, one-way pallets, half pallets, forklift pallets and pallet collars.
When your needs change, the solution can often be found in the same place without unnecessary running around. This makes things easier especially for companies that have several different storage, transport and display needs at the same time.
Summary: when should you choose a display pallet?
Choose a display pallet when goods need to be handled compactly, moved straight onto display and used efficiently in a smaller space. It suits retail, promotional products, smaller deliveries and any situation where a full-size pallet would be unnecessarily large.
The right choice always depends on what you need. When the pallet’s size and condition match the intended use, a display pallet makes day-to-day work smoother both in the warehouse and on the sales floor.
Need display pallets quickly? Suomen Lavacenter helps you choose the right solution and supplies display pallets to suit your needs.
Frequently asked questions about display pallets
A display pallet is a smaller pallet used especially in shops, promotions, merchandising and other situations where goods need to be moved straight to the sales floor.
Suomen Lavacenter lists 600 x 800, 400 x 800, 400 x 600 and 300 x 200 as example display pallet sizes. Of these, 600 x 800 mm is a well-known half pallet size in display use.
Display pallets are used, for example, in promotional areas, for product category displays, in retail deliveries and in situations where goods need to be moved straight to a visible point of sale.
They are often very similar. Our half pallet page notes that a half pallet can also be called a display pallet. In practice it is often a smaller pallet suited to display and retail use.
It depends on the intended use. A new display pallet suits highly visible use that calls for a tidy look. A used display pallet, on the other hand, can be a very sensible option when functionality and cost-effectiveness matter most.
Yes. Suomen Lavacenter also supplies pallet collars for half and display pallets, which makes them more versatile in storage and order picking, for example.
