Pallets: what Claude and GPT would buy

Two AI models chose on their own, with no web access. Nobody tested these products: this is what each one says, and how to check it.

Claude and GPT choose the same brand, ORBIS

In Industrial & Scientific, Claude and GPT choose the same brand in 52 of 107 categories.

Claude Opus 5.5 · October 28, 2026

ORBIS (brand)

ORBIS is a major maker of reusable plastic pallets in standard footprints.

Not for: One-way shippers, for whom wood pallets are cheaper.

GPT 6.1 Sol · November 10, 2026

ORBIS Odyssey (line)

Durable, reusable plastic construction resists moisture and splinters, making it a practical choice for repeated warehouse handling.

Not for: One-way shipments where recovering reusable pallets is impractical.

Rehrig Pacific (brand)

A large maker of plastic pallets.

Not for: Export shipments where the pallet will not be returned.

Footprint. 48 x 40 in (GMA) is the standard footprint in North America Racking, trucks and equipment are designed around it.
Load ratings. Check static, dynamic and racking ratings separately The racking rating is often much lower than the static rating.
Entry. 4-way entry for flexibility 2-way pallets slow forklift and pallet jack handling.
Export compliance. Wood pallets for export must carry the ISPM 15 stamp Shipments on non-compliant pallets can be refused at the border.
Nestable vs stackable. Nestable pallets save return space; rackable pallets suit storage Nestable pallets are rarely rack-rated.

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