Wire decking is explicitly made for pallet rack shelving, allowing people to stack products on shelves without using a pallet. Compared to traditional pallet support beams alone, wire decks provide added stability and protection to the pallet rack. There are various protective coatings to choose from, depending on the setting in which the decking is used: painted, powder-coated, and galvanized wire decking. What is the distinction? Pallet rack wire decking has a wire mesh grid that allows light to pass through and spread uniformly from ceiling to floor. Pallet rack storage with a wire mesh deck eliminates shadows, making warehouses lighter. It has been shown that better delivery of current lighting reduces injuries and improves stocking and picking efficiencies.
Uses for Pallet Rack Wire Decking
Wire mesh decking is used in a variety of sectors, including cooking, manufacturing, and warehousing. Wire decking, on the other hand, can be used in any industry that employs pallet racks. The decking provides improved support as well as light and air shielding between the beams.
Pallet rack wire decks can be used in the food industry to make goods more sanitary. The woven design allows for plenty of ventilation while still stopping bacteria from growing in the event of a spill. The surfaces often don’t collect dust or make it easy for rodents to get to the food within the palletized containers.
The corrugated pallets can only be supported by the wire decking because they are lighter than wood. Plus! They also require additional protection from the decking. This win-win situation eliminates the use of wood while ensuring solid support of the store’s pallets. Mesh decking can also be used in warehouses and industrial facilities to improve protection. Since the decks are fireproof, they provide additional support under the pallets while also reducing the chance of fires spreading.
Safety Tips for Wire Decking
Wire mesh decking has a lot of advantages, but only if it’s used correctly. The weight ability and form of decking are also essential factors in protecting the metal pieces placed on the pallets above them. People and goods could be seriously harmed if these safety precautions are not followed.
Match the load to the pallet.
When using wire mesh decking, the type of mesh used must be appropriate for the load it must carry. Match the wire mesh decking load to the pallet, and don’t let the decking be the only support for the pallet, whether it’s lightweight or empty.
Pallets should be placed so that they provide an evenly spread load, which occurs as the materials on the pallets surround the decking to all edges — front to back and side to side. To better support, the necessary load, rack beams designed to accommodate 5,000 pounds can use a pair of 2,500-pound-capacity decks.
Don’t walk or stand on wire decks.
Never stand or step on wire decks. Regardless of the deck’s capability, it was designed to withstand static loads rather than the dynamic pressure that a human might exert. Decking, according to the Rack Manufacturers Institute, will cause people to trip. It may also spill over or slip out if anyone sits on it or incorrectly stacks pallets on it, causing unequal friction.
Correct type of application.
Another part of using mesh decking safely is selecting the appropriate form for the load and use and considering the weight capability. Pallet rack decking options are available to complement the racking system’s beam design. Although universal solutions are available, they may not be suitable for particular use in a facility.
Why Choose Wire Decking?
Wire decking further improves protection by lowering the chance of damage due to burning. In the case of a burning, sturdy decking materials such as wood or plywood burn and prevent water from reaching the fire. Since wire decking has been shown to minimize fire risks, most municipal fire codes permit wire mesh decks to be used anywhere indoor pallet rack storage is used.
HML offers wire decking for your pallet racking solutions. Aside from that, we have other material handling equipment businesses can choose from. Net-Railing Huameilong Metal Products also serves companies with significant PET preform bottle and plastic tops, food, and beverage, industrial processing, grocery & supermarket, and warehouse storage industries.