How to Guide to Wire Mesh Decking

In addition to providing protection from falling inventory, wire decking can improve air circulation and prevent dust build-up. Wire decks can also help increase overhead sprinkler effectiveness, and many local fire codes require them instead of particle board or plywood.

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Wire decking is a product that works with pallet racks to provide support, safety and other benefits to warehouse racks. Wire decks are easy to install (they simply drop into place), and allow high visibility through all levels of pallet racking.

Wire Deck Options & Terminology

Support Channels

On the underside of each wire deck, support channels are welded to the bottom of the mesh surface. These channels give wire deck rigidity and load bearing capacity. Typically, wire decking uses three or four support channels and supports up to 2,500 lbs. Step channels provide more strength than flanged channels, however each has their own advantages.

Wire Mesh Pattern

Most wire decks made in the past 20 years feature a 2" x 4", 2.5" x 4" or 2.5" x 4.5" grid pattern. Sometimes you may see higher density grids, but these are usually made for applications that required hand stacking or storing small materials.

Waterfalls

The term "waterfall" is used to refer to the end(s) of deck that hang below the deck's surface. Waterfalls provide additional protection to wire decks by making them more resistant to coming off of the pallet rack unexpectedly. The accepted industry standard for waterfall height is 1.5 inches. A shorter waterfall may be warranted where labels or bar codes are needed on the rack's beam face. Waterfalls can also be turned up to provide a back stop on a pallet shelf. Front and rear waterfalls can even be mixed so that one is up and the opposite is down.

Flush Decks

Flush wire decks are useful for hand-stacking and order picking. The flush deck doesn't have edges that could catch an employee's hands. With flush decks, the deck depth measurement refers to the outside dimensions of the rack beams. If your racking is 42" deep (42" from outside to outside of each beam level) you will still need a 42" deep deck however the deck's depth will only be 38.25" deep - or approximately the depth of the inside of the steps of the beams.

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Properly Loading Wire Decks

Please Note - Unless storing small or very light weight items on the pallet racking, wire deck is NOT meant to support loads directly. In other words, DO NOT point load wire decking. Pallets must be fully supported by the front and rear support beams.

Complete the look of your pallet rack with a new wire mesh deck. Whether you&#;re looking to keep your food prep area organized, set up an inventory system in your warehouse or hold extra retail items for your business, a customizable and sturdy interlocking pallet rack is ideal.

From the trusted brand of Worldwide Material Handling comes this standard waterfall wire mesh deck, measuring in at 60 inches by 46 inches. With four support beams underneath the wire, you&#;ll keep your items safely on display without risk of falling or damage. This deck comes in a powder coat gray color, blending in with your warehouse décor.

Wire material requires less cleaning than other materials, as it doesn&#;t collect much dust. You&#;ll also find that a wire deck can not only hold more weight than a wooden rack &#; up to 2,500 pounds &#; but it is safer and won&#;t get worn down due to abrasive products.

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