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Longwood, FL (386) 261-8959Houston, TX (346) 633-4596

Pallet Rack Wire Decking

Wire Decking

Pallet rack wire decks stocked 24″, 36″, 42″ and 48″ deep, with custom sizes on request: 2-1/2″ × 4″ welded mesh in 4.5 mm steel wire with three support channels and front and back waterfalls.

Wire decks sit on step beams to create a solid, see-through shelf. They support loads that don’t span both beams, prevent fall-through, and let light and sprinkler water pass through.

Match deck depth to your frame depth. Width is set by beam length: two 46″ decks cover an 8′ level.

  • Stocking sizes: 24″, 36″, 42″ and 48″ deep; custom sizes available on request
  • Mesh: 2-1/2″ × 4″ in Ø4.5 mm (0.177″) low-carbon steel wire; 1″ × 4″ mesh on 24″ decks
  • Support: 3 steel channels per deck (1.5–2.0 mm), flared design available; 1.5″ front and back waterfalls
  • Rated: 2,500 lb UDL on the 42″ × 46″ flared-channel deck
  • Hard-drawn steel wire (IS 280) with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates
Wire Decking
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Specifications

Sizes & specifications

Wire deck sizes (24″, 36″, 42″ and 48″ deep stocked; other sizes made to order)
Depth × widthSupport channelsWeight
24″ × 46″3 × 1.6 or 1.8 mm9.8 lb (1.8 mm channels)
36″ × 46″3 × 1.6 mm—
36″ × 52″3 × 1.6 mm—
42″ × 46″3 × 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0 mm16.5–18.2 lb
42″ × 52″3 × 1.8 mm—
42″ × 58″3 × 1.6 mm—
48″ × 46″3 × 1.6 mm—
48″ × 52″3 × 1.6 mm—
60″ × 46″3 × 1.5 mm—
Also available44″ × 46″, 48″ × 58″; 32″ × 44″ custom—
Construction
SpecDetail
Mesh2-1/2″ × 4″ (63.5 × 101.6 mm); 1″ × 4″ on 24″ × 46″ decks
WireØ4.5 mm (0.177″) low-carbon steel; Ø4.2 mm on 1″ × 4″ mesh
Support channels3 per deck, front to back, 1.5–2.0 mm steel; flared-end design available
WaterfallsFront and back, 1.5″ (38 mm); 1″ (25.4 mm) available
TolerancesDiagonal ±3 mm; grid ±1 mm; wire ±0.2 mm; channel position ±2 mm
Rated load
DeckUniformly distributed load
42″ × 46″, 3 × 1.8 mm flared channels2,500 lb
The only load rating stated on our deck drawings. Ask us about ratings for other sizes.
Decks per level
Beam lengthDecks
4′1 × 46″
8′2 × 46″
10′2 × 58″
12′3 × 46″
Material & mill certification
ComponentCertified material & mill-tested results
Deck wire (drawn)Hard-drawn bright wire, SWG 7 and SWG 8 (approx. 0.176″ / 0.160″), IS 280:2006
Wire rod (before drawing)Low-carbon steel wire rod, 5.5 mm, IS 7887
CertificationMill test certificates from BIS-licensed mills; copies available on request
Minimum strengths certified on mill test certificates for production steel lots.

FAQ

Common questions

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What size wire deck fits a 42″ pallet rack?

A 42″-deep deck: 42″ × 46″ is standard, with 42″ × 52″ and 42″ × 58″ also drawn. Deck depth matches frame depth.

What is the load capacity of your wire decks?

Our 42″ × 46″ deck with three 1.8 mm flared support channels is rated at 2,500 lb uniformly distributed. Ask us about ratings for other sizes.

How many wire decks do I need for an 8 foot beam?

Two 46″-wide decks cover an 8′ (96″) beam level.

Is wire decking required by fire code?

Not universally, but open wire decking is widely preferred in sprinklered buildings because it doesn’t block water. Your local fire marshal has final say.

What wire is used in your wire decking?

Our decks use hard-drawn low-carbon steel wire (SWG 7 and 8, about 0.176″ and 0.160″) to IS 280:2006, supplied with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates. Ask for copies with your quote.

Can I get mill test certificates for the steel?

Yes. The steel is supplied with mill test certificates from BIS-licensed mills, documenting chemistry and lab-tested yield, tensile strength and elongation for each lot. Ask for copies with your quote. Inspectors and engineers often request them.

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