A do-not-stack pallet cone is designed to be placed upon pallets that may contain fragile items or items that do not weigh a lot. Placing the cones on top of a pallet of goods helps your employees know that they should not stack another pallet of goods on top of that original pallet. This helps to reduce damage to the items in your warehouse. When it comes to do-not-stack pallet cones, there are different types and styles on the market. Here are a few of the unique elements you should consider to help you select the cones that are right for your warehouse. 

What Color Cone You Need

Pallet cones come in a variety of colors, including cardboard brown color, white, red, and yellow. Think about the color of the boxes or totes that get stacked on your pallets. You want the cone to stand out from those boxes and totes to ensure the cone is visible. Keeping this in mind helps you select a cone color that will stand out in your warehouse space. 

What Language You Want On the Cone

Pallet cones have writing on them that says "Do-Not-Stack" on them. This is typically written in English but can be written in other languages as well. Think about the dominant languages that employees in your warehouse speak and then consider purchasing do-not-stack pallet cones with warnings written in those other languages. 

Plastic or Cardboard Cones

Do-not-stack pallet cones are typically made from two different materials; plastic or cardboard. Plastic cones are perfect in moist or humid environments. They also tend to last longer and withstand more wear. However, cardboard cones ship flat and can be constructed, helping to save on shipping costs. They are also cheaper to purchase. As such, you need to consider which may be best for your working environment. 

The Number of Cones You Need

Lastly, before you purchase do-not-stack pallet cones, consider the number of cones that your warehouse needs. You can get a discount for buying in bulk, so buying the number of cones you need at once, instead of buying a few at a time, may help you to save money. 

While every do-not-stack pallet cone serves the same purpose, there are many differences among the various do-not-stack pallet cones that are sold by various companies. Taking the time to carefully consider the color cone you need, what language you want on the cone, whether you should select plastic versus cardboard cones, and the number of cones you need will help you select the pallet cones that are best suited for your business.