When a company is looking for a practical solution for storing, moving and protecting goods, one of the most useful accessories is the pallet collar. A correctly chosen pallet collar quickly turns an ordinary pallet into a movable box, makes handling small items easier and brings more order to the warehouse, production and transport. That is why one of the most common questions is entirely practical: what are the pallet collar sizes and which size should you choose?
Suomen Lavacenter supplies pallet collars quickly for different needs. The range includes new and used pallet collars for standard pallets such as EUR pallets, FIN pallets and half and display pallets. When the right size is chosen for the intended use, a pallet collar makes a pallet considerably more versatile.
What is a pallet collar?
A pallet collar is a frame placed on top of a pallet that quickly turns an open pallet into a box-like storage or transport base. In practice, the pallet collar acts as sides around the pallet and helps keep goods in place better. This is especially useful when the pallet holds products that would not otherwise stay safely on the pallet deck alone.
A pallet collar is a useful solution in many environments. In the warehouse it makes storing small items easier, in production it brings order to handling components and in transport it makes the load more manageable. Pallet collars are also widely used in gardens and at home, for example as raised beds.
Pallet collar sizes: the most common dimensions
The size of a pallet collar is always chosen according to the pallet it will sit on. In Suomen Lavacenter’s range, the most common sizes in practice are these:
- 100 x 120 cm: the size for FIN pallets
- 80 x 120 cm: the size for EUR pallets
- 60 x 80 cm: a smaller size, for example for half or display pallets
These are also the sizes people most often look for with search terms such as pallet collar sizes, pallet collar dimensions, pallet collar 80×120 or pallet collar 100×120. In practice, the right size almost always follows from the type of pallet the collar is meant to go on.
Pallet collar 80×120: the most common size for EUR pallets
The 80×120 pallet collar is one of the most common size options because it fits directly on top of a standard EUR pallet. The EUR pallet measures 800 x 1200 mm, so a pallet collar intended for it is in practice dimensioned to the same size. This makes the 80×120 collar a very common solution for storage, picking and transport when EUR pallets are in use.
An 80×120 pallet collar is a good choice when you want to get the most out of the standardised EUR pallet. It is well suited, for example, to storing small items, loose parts, packaged products and different materials. When a collar is added on top of the pallet, the same base instantly becomes a much more manageable storage solution.
Pallet collar 100×120: the right size for FIN pallets
The 100×120 pallet collar is a practical choice when FIN pallets are used. Because the FIN pallet measures 1000 x 1200 mm, a pallet collar that fits it is dimensioned to the same size. This gives more pallet surface than a EUR pallet solution and suits situations where there are more goods or the load needs a little more stability and space.
The 100×120 collar works especially well in Finnish warehouse and logistics environments, where the FIN pallet is common anyway. It is a good solution when the pallet serves both as a transport base and as a storage solution and goods need to be kept within a clearly defined space.
Pallet collar 60×80: a smaller size for half and display pallets
The 60×80 pallet collar suits smaller pallet solutions, especially when half or display pallets are used. Suomen Lavacenter’s range includes the 60 x 80 cm size, and pallet collars are also available for half and display pallets.
A smaller pallet collar is practical when goods need to be handled in a compact size or space is limited. This kind of solution works well, for example, in shops, for small promotional batches, in picking or in other situations where a full-size pallet would be unnecessarily large.
How to choose the right pallet collar size
The right pallet collar size is almost always chosen according to the pallet. So the first question is simple: what size of pallet does your company use? If you use EUR pallets, 80×120 is usually the right size. If you use FIN pallets, 100×120 is the natural choice. And if it is a smaller half or display pallet, 60×80 may be the right solution.
The second important question relates to the intended use. If the pallet collar is needed for storage and managing small items, compatibility with your existing pallets is often decisive. If, on the other hand, the use is for gardening or growing, the size is chosen according to how large a growing or storage area you want to fit into the available space.
What are pallet collars used for?
Pallet collars suit many different purposes. They are used, among other things, as a storage solution, for managing small items, as raised beds and even as part of a mini greenhouse. In practice, the benefit of a pallet collar is that it quickly turns an ordinary pallet into a better protected and more versatile base.
- storing small items in the warehouse
- handling components and parts in production
- protecting packaged products in transport
- picking and intermediate storage
- raised beds and garden use
- light protection in display and shop use
It is exactly this versatility that makes the pallet collar so useful. The same pallet can be used in very different ways depending on whether a collar is added on top of it or not.
Pallet collars in storage
In the warehouse, a pallet collar is often one of the easiest ways to add order. When goods stay inside the collar, small parts, boxes and loose products do not spread outside the pallet as easily. This makes both storage and moving goods from one place to another easier.
A pallet collar is a good solution especially when products need to be kept on the same pallet for some time and an open pallet alone is not enough to keep everything under control. In many companies, this is exactly why the pallet collar is an add-on that makes everyday work easier.
Pallet collars in transport and logistics
In transport, a pallet collar adds security when the load contains products that would not otherwise stay well on the pallet. It does not replace proper lashing or other load securing, but it helps keep goods together in a more controlled way and protects the load better during transfers.
When the pallet moves from the warehouse to production, a terminal or a customer, the structure provided by the collar can mean fewer small items falling off, less disorder and less unnecessary manual work. That is why pallet collars are useful in logistics too, not just in storage.
Pallet collars as raised beds and for garden use
Pallet collars are also popular in the garden, where they are widely used as raised beds and planters, and new collars suitable as raised beds are available in the sizes 100 x 120 cm, 80 x 120 cm and 60 x 80 cm. This shows that pallet collars also have uses outside business logistics.
For growing, the right size is usually chosen according to the available space. The larger 100×120 offers more surface area, 80×120 is very common and 60×80 suits smaller spaces well. That is why the pallet collar is also a popular solution in yards, vegetable plots and home gardens.
New or used pallet collar?
Suomen Lavacenter’s range includes both new and used pallet collars. The right option depends on what the collar will be used for. If the collar will be visible to customers, neatness is important or the use is continuous, a new pallet collar may be the better choice. If functionality and cost-effectiveness matter most, a used pallet collar in good condition can be a perfectly sensible solution.
A used pallet collar can work very well, for example, in the warehouse, in production or in the garden. What matters is that the collar is intact, suitable for the use and the right size. As with other pallet products, the right choice depends on the actual need, not just on whether the product is new or used.
What should you check on a used pallet collar?
When considering a used pallet collar, check at least the soundness of the structure, the hinge points, general straightness and that the collar sits correctly on the pallet. If the collar is going into heavy use or continuous circulation, its structural condition becomes more important. If the use is lighter, a slightly used collar can also be a perfectly workable solution.
The most important thing is that the pallet collar suits the planned use. A used collar in good condition can serve for a long time if the size is right and the use matches the condition of the product.
Pallet collar sizes at a glance
If you want a quick summary, the most important pallet collar sizes in practice are these:
- Pallet collar 100×120: for FIN pallets
- Pallet collar 80×120: for EUR pallets
- Pallet collar 60×80: for half and display pallets or smaller uses
The right choice depends on which pallet the collar will sit on and what it is needed for. When the size is right, a pallet collar considerably improves both storage and handling.
Why buy pallet collars from Suomen Lavacenter?
Suomen Lavacenter’s strengths are practical service, fast delivery and a large stock. Pallet collars are available for several different pallet types, and from the same place you can also get EUR pallets, FIN pallets, half pallets, display pallets and other pallet solutions.
When needs vary, it helps to get both the pallets and the collars that fit them from the same place. This makes daily work easier, especially when a company uses pallets of several different sizes at the same time.
Summary: which pallet collar size should you choose?
The best pallet collar size always depends on which pallet it is used with. In practice, 100×120 suits the FIN pallet, 80×120 the EUR pallet and 60×80 smaller half and display pallets or garden use. When the size is chosen correctly, a pallet collar makes an ordinary pallet considerably more practical.
A pallet collar is a useful solution for warehousing, transport, storage, picking and growing. It is a small addition, but it often brings surprisingly many benefits in everyday use.
Need pallet collars quickly? Suomen Lavacenter helps you choose the right size and delivers pallet collars flexibly to suit your needs.
Frequently asked questions about pallet collar sizes
The most common pallet collar sizes are 100 x 120 cm, 80 x 120 cm and 60 x 80 cm. The right size is chosen according to the pallet the collar will sit on.
In practice, an 80×120 pallet collar fits a EUR pallet, because the EUR pallet measures 800 x 1200 mm.
A 100×120 pallet collar fits a FIN pallet, because the FIN pallet measures 1000 x 1200 mm.
Yes. Pallet collars are widely used as raised beds, planters and other garden solutions. The most common sizes for this use are 100 x 120 cm, 80 x 120 cm and 60 x 80 cm.
It depends on the intended use. A new pallet collar is a good fit when you want a neat and uniform solution. A used pallet collar, on the other hand, can be a very cost-effective option when it is in good condition and the size suits the use.
Yes. At Suomen Lavacenter, pallet collars are also available for half and display pallets, so there are collars for smaller pallet solutions too.
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