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New Age Industrial, an American manufacturer of high-strength aluminum solutions, has introduced the New Age Industrial Model #54552 Heavy Duty AS/RS-Compatible Lightweight Aluminum Pallet. Engineered for seamless integration with automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), the new pallet offers a durable, rust-proof, and fire-resistant alternative to traditional wood or plastic options.
Constructed from high-tensile extruded aluminum with a 10-gauge tubular frame, the Model 54552 weighs just 37.5 lbs. This low tare weight maximizes payload capacity and reduces strain on automated drive motors while maintaining the structural integrity required for high-density staging. The pallet supports static loads up to 15,000 lbs and dynamic/rackable loads up to 2,000 lbs.
Fire Safety & Thermal Resilience
Beyond structural performance, the Model 54552 solves critical facility compliance challenges. Naturally non-combustible and non-sparking, these pallets help facilities comply with NFPA Standard 1, potentially eliminating the need for costly fire suppression upgrades often required for combustible plastic or wood pallets. Additionally, while other materials become brittle in extreme cold, aluminum actually increases in tensile strength as temperatures drop—making it the premier choice for blast freezers and cold storage AS/RS.
“The shift toward 'lights-out' automation requires equipment that delivers absolute dimensional consistency,” said Scott Schrum, National Sales Manager of the Material Handling Division for New Age Industrial. “The 54552 aluminum pallet was designed to eliminate the friction points of traditional pallets—such as splintering wood or warping plastic—ensuring that automated sensors and conveyors operate without interruption while providing the durability our customers rely on.”
Key Product Highlights
· Automation-Ready Precision: Robotic-weld construction ensures dimensional stability, critical for error-free tracking in high-volume automated systems.
· Sanitary & Metal Detectable: Non-porous aluminum is easy to sanitize, impervious to pests, and fully metal detectable—ideal for food processing and pharmaceutical environments.
· Sustainability: 100% Recyclable and backed by a Lifetime Rust and Corrosion Guarantee.
· Made in the USA: Proudly American-designed and manufactured at New Age Industrial’s facility in Norton, Kansas.
Technical Specifications – Model #54552
· Dimensions: 40"W x 48"L x 6"H
· Deck Height / Work Height: 6"
· Construction: Welded aluminum frame with heavy-duty tubular deck
· Material: High-tensile extruded aluminum
· Weight: 37.5 lbs
· Static Weight Capacity: 15,000 lbs
· Dynamic Weight Capacity: 2,000 lbs
· Rackable Weight Capacity: 2,000 lbs
· Construction Guarantee: 1 Year
· Rust & Corrosion Guarantee: Lifetime
