Abstract: A pallet construction incorporating protective members fabricated of metal, plastic, or other impact resistant material for engaging end portions of the pallet to shield against damage. The protective members comprehend cap portions for embracing stringer end portions, blocks, or other deck supporting components, with said caps being secured to the embraced portions beneath the deckboards. Flanges may be provided upon caps at the end of said protective members for direct securement to the upper surface of the deckboards as well as, optionally, to the under surface of the underlying portion of the pallet. With pallets of block type construction, side protective members may be included to cooperate with the end protective members for reinforcement throughout the entire periphery of the pallet.

Abstract: A pallet construction for use with detachable tiering frames, which pallet is fabricated of metal having parallel stringers with a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart deck members extending transversely therebetween which latter are fixed, as by welding, to said stringers. Said pallet may be adapted for use with tiering frames of the center post or corner post type by means of a unique support member fixed, in the former case, to the intermediate zone of the under face of the stringers and end deck members, and in the latter case to the ends of said stringers. Said supports each incorporate a surface bearing portion for engaging a portion of the underlying tiering frame; there being an adjacent inclined portion which serves as a detent to inhibit shifting of the pallet as so supported while also acting cammingly to assist in positioning of such pallet. Each support has a base portion for engaging a support surface.