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Pelican Skid Mates
Shock and vibration can cause damage during the transport and handling of your fragile or valuable equipment. The Pelican shock absorbing Skid-Mate air-dampened cushions provide maximum protection against shock and vibration, taking the place of wood skid runners and permit four-way pallet entry, making loading and unloading easy.
With a wide range of colors and size options to choose from, shock absorbing Skid-Mate pallet cushions are manufactured to your specification requirements. Contact us to learn more about our Skid-Mate shock pallet spacer options, or give us a call at 800-445-0002 for a direct pricing quote today.
Pelican Pallet Skid Advantages
The SKID MATE is an air dampened cushioning device that provides a fast, cost-effective, and durable customized solution to protect sensitive products from shock and vibration. The SKID-MATE can be easily mounted on a crate or pallet base, creating an air-ride cushion, which takes the place of hardwood skid runners, eliminating the need for expensive air-ride trucks. Additional Pelican Skid-Mate shock absorbing benefits include:- Tough and durable
- Shock resistant
- Chemical resistant
- Protects during loading/unloading
- Extreme hi and low-temperature usage
- Eliminates the need for expensive air ride vans
- Recyclable
Skid Mates Provide Safe & Reliable Pallet Cushions for Moving Your Loaded Pallets
Skid-Mates are tough and durable and can endure 3000 feet (914 meters) of dragging over concrete and floor joints. Skid-Mates can perform under extreme temperatures, from -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C). Because Skid-Mates are made of polyethylene, a chemically inert material, they are chemical resistant, environmentally friendly, reusable, and recyclable.Skid Mate Pallet Cushion Design Specifications
The Pelican Skid-Mate is designed to mount directly to a pallet’s base with a 5/16" 18 UNC bolt. The SKID-MATE Spacer adds 1 1/8" to the Skid-Mate cushion increasing the total height to 4 inches, allowing your pallet-loaded freight to accept most pallet jacks. Pelican Skid-Mate pallet cushions are color-coded based on the following weight ranges:
LOAD RANGE PER PAD
(9.1 - 15.9kg)
(13.6 - 22.7kg)
(20.4 - 36.3kg)
(31.8 - 56.7kg)
(56.7 - 102kg)
Skid-Mate Load Range Color Coding Options
Skid Mates are color-coded based on load range. Choose the right size for the job and protect your valuable cargo from damage due to shock and vibration. At R.P. Luce, we offer the following Pelican Skid-Mate shock pallet air dampening spacer options:- Tan: 20 - 35 lbs (9.1 – 15.9 kg)
- Green: 30 – 50 lbs (13.6 – 22.7 kg)
- Yellow: 45 – 80 lbs (20.4 – 36.3 kg)
- Blue: 70 – 125 lbs (31.8 – 56.7 kg)
- Orange: 125 – 225 lbs (56.7 – 102 kg)
