Craemer Group is introducing a new plastic pallet designed specifically for the handling and transport of beverage cans, targeting a segment that relies heavily on specialized load carriers aligned with production and logistics systems.
The new “CanPal German” pallet, set to debut at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, is engineered to support the unique stacking patterns, conveyor requirements, and transport conditions associated with can manufacturing and beverage distribution.
Reliable load carriers play a central role across the beverage can supply chain, from production and filling through storage, transport, and export. The industry typically relies on pallets with non-standard dimensions tailored to specific operational needs, making durability and consistency critical.
Designed for Stability and Industrial Use
The CanPal pallet features a block design intended to deliver high stability under demanding conditions. Its upper deck incorporates a close-meshed grid structure to support load distribution and improve process reliability in automated environments, while heavily ribbed runners are designed to enhance durability during repeated handling.
Constructed from polypropylene, the pallet is designed for durability and recyclability, with a tare weight of approximately 22.5 kilograms. It offers a static load capacity of up to 10,000 kilograms and a dynamic load capacity of up to 1,250 kilograms, positioning it for heavy industrial use.
The pallet’s footprint, approximately 1250 x 1180 mm, reflects the specialized dimensional requirements common in the beverage can sector. (See our coverage of standard pallet sizes.)
Multi-Part Design Addresses Known Weak Points
Unlike many one-piece injection-molded pallets, the CanPal uses a two-part construction, with upper and lower sections permanently joined through a patented manufacturing process. According to Craemer, this approach allows the company to reinforce known stress points, particularly in the block areas where multi-part pallets can be vulnerable to breakage from impacts or drops.
The resulting structure is designed to perform comparably to one-piece pallets while improving resistance to damage in high-intensity environments.
Simulation-Driven Engineering, Optional Features
Craemer indicated that the pallet’s geometry was developed using finite element modelling (FEM), allowing engineers to simulate stress, deformation, and load behavior before physical production. The process was used to optimize the interaction between the deck and runners, balancing rigidity with overall weight and material use.
This type of simulation-driven design is increasingly common in high-performance plastic pallet development, particularly in sectors where automation compatibility and long service life are critical.
The CanPal platform includes several optional features aimed at improving operational performance. Anti-slip clips can be added to enhance load stability during handling, while RFID transponder slots allow for asset tracking within closed-loop or pooled systems.
Additional customization options include spacers to improve stacking performance and areas for branding or identification marking. The pallet is designed to operate across a wide temperature range, supporting use in both ambient and controlled environments.
Craemer will present the CanPal pallet at Interpack 2026, where it will be introduced to a broader audience within the packaging and processing industries.
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Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.
