Various Types of Wire Decks With Different Designs For Industrial
Additional Support
Wire mesh decks are a kind of necessary accessory in modern pallet
rack storage systems. They can provide additional support and are
very friendly to cartons, boxes, and other small or palletized
products.
Wire decks used in pallet racks are constructed with many different
types of mesh decks and supported channels, mixed combinations of
which lead to various types of wire decks for your option.
Wire decks specifications
| Standard U channel waterfall wire decks | Pallet deck |
| Dimensions (D×W) (inches) | Dimensions (D×W) (inches) |
| 24"×46" | 42"×46" | 24"×46" |
| 30"×46" | 42"×52" | 36"×46" |
| 36"×34" | 42"×58" | 36"×52" |
| 36"×46" | 48"×34" | 42"×46" |
| 36"×52" | 48"×46" | 42"×52" |
| 36"×58" | 48"×52" | 44"×46" |
| 42"×34" | 48"×58" | 48"×46" |
1. Support Channels
The support channels used in wire decks can be divided into U
channel and flanged channel, the former may provide more strength
than the latter.
Usually, U channels are perfect match to step beams and flared
channels are ideal for box beam or structural beam.
2. Wire decks
The wire decks can also be different patterns: waterfall reversed
waterfall, and flush flat.
3. Different types of wire decks
Combing different channels with different style mesh girds, we get
different wire decking configurations.
Here are some commonly used patterns for your reference.
Standard Waterfall Wire Deck=U Channel + Waterfall Decks
Standard waterfall wire deck with U shape channel is the most
popular type used in step beams. A typical standard waterfall wire
deck has 3 channels which rest on the step beams bearing loading
capacity. And the waterfall shape edge will cover some outside part
of the beams offering additional stability and protection.
Inverted Step Wire Deck= Inverted U Channel+ Waterfall Decks
The inverted step wire deck is working exactly like the standard
type, only with inverted channels which can stop the accumulation
of dirt and dust. Complying with FDA regulations, they are widely
used in the food industry and in clean applications.
Flush Flat Wire Deck=U Channel + Flush Flat Deck
Flush flat wire deck, as the name suggested, the flat surface of
the deck stays flush with the top of the beams. Without any
reach-out or hangovers, these kinds of wire decks look more neat
and clean.
A variation: Inside Waterfall
Inside waterfall is an interesting variation from the standard
waterfall wire deck and flush flat wire deck. Putting the shorter
waterfall inside the step beam can guarantee both the load capacity
and the nice look from the front, leaving the beam faces
unobstructed. For hand-loading products, this design is also safer
for the workers since no sharp edges to scratch.
Universal Flared Wire Decks=Flared Channel + Waterfall Decks
Universal flared wire decks with waterfall designs are widely used
in box beams and structural beams.
Inverted Flared Wire Deck= Inverted Flared Channel+Waterfall Deck
Inverted flared wire decks also meet the regulation of the FDA and
commonly are customized to meet special requirements.
Reversed Waterfall Wire Decks
Reversed waterfall wired decks, by turning the regular waterfall
edge up, can function as a backstop to stop items falling from the
rack. Sometimes, we can use the waterfall wire decks up and down
separately at the back and front of one-level beams.
