Advantages of Pallet Racking Wire Decking
The addition of wire mesh decking to pallet racking increases the use of the shelving system. Metal decking provides a stronger, more durable alternative to the wooden planks between the beams. The mesh design also improves air flow, essential for the storage of temperature and humidity sensitive products. See how the wire pallet decking can transform a storage area for the better.
What Is Wire Decking for Pallet Racks?
The wire mesh deck has an open woven design of durable metal. Depending on the model, the pieces of decking are inserted between or on the support beams of the pallet racking. The decking does not and should not support the total weight of the pallets, but it helps distribute the weight over the support beams, making storage safer.
Wire bridges help catch anything that falls off the pallets, preventing lost product or spills from falling to the floor. Without the trellis coating in place, products could be lost if they fell from a pallet to a pallet below or on the floor.
Advantages of Wire Decking
When selecting decking for racks, don’t use wooden boards or other substitutes. These alternatives are wasteful, cost more money, take more time to install and increase the risk of pathogens and fire spread. Don’t risk the safety of workers and the security of pallet contents by using the incorrect decking material.
Wear Resistant
The wire mesh terrace has a durable and durable construction. Compared to wood which can deform and split, metal wire decking does not undergo these forms of wear. Selecting a galvanized deck reduces the risk of forklifts or pallets, which can damage the deck.
Since metal decking does not wear out as quickly as wooden planks, it offers a more sustainable investment in supporting pallets and their loads. Paying for decking is an investment in appropriate warehouse equipment that will last for years, even under heavy use.
No Cutting
While wood requires a cut to size and can only be placed between the trusses, the wire decking does not need to be cut. Each deck adapts to standardized rack sizes to ensure a good fit. In addition, wood has no way of hanging on beams like cascading decking. If it is not cut properly, the wood has a chance of falling through the grates or not fitting properly.
Why waste time cutting to try to get the proper fit when the decking is already produced in the perfect size to fit between the stair beams or on the box beams?
Easy to Install
Because wire decking comes in predefined sizes, it fits perfectly on racks without tools. The lips on the cascading terrace hold the bridge in place and prevent the beams from spreading. The recessed decking fits perfectly in the place, but it needs a few additions during installation to improve its security.
The recessed plates are put in place. However, their placement between the stair beams should not be the only step. The Rack Manufacturers Institute recommends attaching or attaching the mounting plates to the beams to prevent them from separating over time, allowing the decking to fall.
Lower Cost
The cost of cutting, installing and replacing wooden planks over time will be much more expensive for a rack system than metal decking designed to fit the rack. Once installed, the wire decking will require little or no maintenance. Longevity reduces the amount paid for the bridge over the life of the pallet racking on which it is inserted.
When comparing prices between wooden planks and wire decks, buyers find the costs to be similar. When you consider the time required for the wooden planks to be adapted and to replace them regularly, the wire plates are much cheaper.
Stronger
Compared to wood, the decking is more solid. Mesh decking has a variety of weight capacities, but most start at 2,500 pounds when the loads have a uniform distribution. The weight supported by the decking must never exceed the quantity that the racks can contain. Wood cannot withstand such heavy loads. In addition, wood can weaken if it gets wet or as it ages, reducing the total amount it can transport over time.
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Better Lighting
While solid wood planks block light from above, the mesh terraces let in light. Workers under bridges still have enough light to see clearly. By preserving the illumination in the area, metal aprons can ensure the safety of workers by helping them to avoid the risks of tripping.
