A wooden skid is the simplest and oldest form of the wooden pallet. Unlike a standard wooden pallet, a skid has no bottom deck boards. It consists of deck boards on top and parallel runners beneath, which is essentially the same structure as a pallet without the bottom layer. This makes wooden skids lighter, lower to the ground and easier to slide across floors for certain applications.
Wooden skids are widely used in Saudi Arabia for machinery bases, equipment platforms, production line supports and heavy industrial applications where a full pallet with bottom boards is not required. We supply wooden skids to businesses in Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail and across KSA in standard and custom sizes.
What Are Wooden Skids
A wooden skid is a flat platform made from timber deck boards supported by two or more parallel runners on the underside. The runners elevate the deck above the floor, creating just enough clearance for a forklift blade or lifting equipment to get underneath. Because wooden skids have no bottom deck boards, they are lighter than a full wooden pallet of the same deck dimensions.
Wooden skids are the original form of the wooden pallet. Before pallets with bottom decks were standardised, the skid was the primary way to move goods. Today, wooden skids remain a practical and cost-effective solution for specific applications where a full wooden pallet is not needed.
The most common use of wooden skids in Saudi Arabia is as a base or platform for heavy machinery, industrial equipment and large fabricated items. The machinery is often placed directly on the wooden skid for shipping or storage, and the skid remains underneath the machine until it is installed. Wooden skids are also used in production environments as assembly platforms for large components.
Types of Wooden Skids We Supply
Standard Wooden Skids
Our standard wooden skids are built from solid softwood or hardwood runners with deck boards across the top surface. Available in common widths and lengths used across Saudi Arabia. Standard wooden skids are a cost-effective solution for companies that need a basic platform without a full pallet structure.
Heavy Duty Wooden Skids
Heavy duty wooden skids are built with thicker runners and deck boards to handle very heavy loads. These are used for machinery, transformers, generators, industrial equipment and large fabricated items that require a robust base for shipping and storage across KSA.
Custom Wooden Skids
We manufacture wooden skids to any length, width and load rating you require. Machinery bases, equipment platforms and production supports often have specific dimensional requirements that standard wooden pallets cannot meet. We produce custom wooden skids to any specification.
Heat Treated Wooden Skids
All our wooden skids can be heat treated to ISPM-15 standards. This is required if your wooden skid is being shipped internationally with machinery or equipment from Saudi Arabia. We stamp the ISPM-15 mark on every heat treated wooden skid we supply.
Industries We Supply Wooden Skids To
Heavy Machinery and Equipment
Companies that manufacture, supply or import heavy machinery in Saudi Arabia use wooden skids as bases for shipping and installation. The skid travels with the machine and protects it during transport. We supply heavy duty wooden skids for machinery across KSA.
Oil and Gas
Oil and gas companies in Jubail, Dammam and the Eastern Province use wooden skids for transporting equipment, valve assemblies, pipe sections and fabricated components. We supply wooden skids to Aramco and SABIC approved operations and their contractors.
Construction
Construction companies use wooden skids as temporary platforms for generators, compressors and other site equipment across Saudi Arabia. Wooden skids keep equipment off the ground and provide a stable base on uneven site surfaces.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers across KSA use wooden skids on production lines as assembly platforms for large components and finished products. We supply custom wooden skids to manufacturers in Riyadh, Jubail, Yanbu and across Saudi Arabia.
Logistics and Freight
Freight companies and logistics providers use wooden skids for oversized or irregularly shaped loads that do not fit standard wooden pallets. We supply wooden skids to logistics operators across KSA in custom sizes for their specific freight requirements.
Why Choose Wooden Pallets KSA
- Wooden skids in standard and heavy duty specifications
- Custom sizes to any dimension for machinery, equipment and industrial use
- ISPM-15 heat treatment available for export shipments from Saudi Arabia
- Solid softwood and hardwood options available
- Bulk supply for ongoing production and logistics requirements
- Delivery to Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, Yanbu, Khobar and all KSA cities
- Factory direct pricing
Wooden Skids Delivered Across Saudi Arabia
We supply wooden skids to companies in every region of Saudi Arabia. Whether your operation is in a major city or an industrial zone, we can deliver to your location. Cities we regularly serve include:
- Wooden Skids Jeddah
- Wooden Skids Riyadh
- Wooden Skids Dammam
- Wooden Skids Jubail
- Wooden Skids Yanbu
- Wooden Skids Khobar
- Wooden Skids Makkah
- Wooden Skids Madinah
Frequently Asked Questions About Wooden Skids
What is the difference between a wooden skid and a wooden pallet?
A wooden pallet has deck boards on both the top surface and the bottom surface, with the bottom boards helping to stabilise the structure. A wooden skid only has a top deck supported by runners beneath. There are no bottom boards. Wooden skids are simpler in construction, lighter in weight and are commonly used as machinery bases and equipment platforms across Saudi Arabia.
Can wooden skids be used with forklifts?
Yes. Wooden skids have runners underneath that create clearance for forklift blades to slide underneath and lift the skid. The clearance on a wooden skid is typically lower than on a full wooden pallet, which means some forklift trucks may have difficulty entering from certain angles. For most lifting and moving applications, wooden skids work well with standard forklift equipment.
Do wooden skids need ISPM-15 heat treatment?
Yes, if the wooden skid is being shipped internationally with machinery or equipment from Saudi Arabia. ISPM-15 heat treatment is required for all wooden packaging, including skids, used in international export shipments. We supply ISPM-15 heat treated wooden skids with the required stamp for customs clearance.
Can you make wooden skids in custom sizes?
Yes. We manufacture wooden skids to any dimension. Machinery bases often have specific footprint dimensions that require custom wooden skids. Contact us with your required size, load weight and timber specification and we will produce a quote.
Do you supply wooden skids to Jubail and Dammam?
Yes. We supply wooden skids to Jubail, Dammam, Khobar, Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu and all other cities across Saudi Arabia. Contact us with your order requirements and delivery location for a quote.
Order Wooden Skids in Saudi Arabia Today
Get a free quote today. We supply wooden skids to businesses across Saudi Arabia. Standard and heavy duty specifications, custom sizes for machinery and equipment, ISPM-15 heat treated options available. Delivery across KSA.
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