Wire decking is comprised of high strength durable steel mesh that is supported by steel channels. Depending on the design you choose, those channels will sit either directly on top of the beams, or they will rest in the steps of the beams. Mesh wire decking offers a secure, reliable alternative to wood boards between the beams. Unlike it’s counterpart wood decking, wire decking is easy to maintain as it doesn’t collect dust and. It’s open mesh design also increases the effectiveness of sprinkler systems in the event of a warehouse fire. American Surplus Inc. offers a variety of sizes and weight capacities to meet your needs. Wire Decking is excellent for storing non-palletized items and can increase safety in your warehouse facility with their nonflammable design and strong support. This style of decking allows you to store drums, cartons, multiple pallet sizes, and a range of other products. They are used in many industries for their operations, including retail, food, distribution facilities and warehousing.
American Surplus Inc. carries several styles of used wire decking, including flared wire decking, flush wire decking, punch decking, waterfall wire decking, and step wire decking. Wire mesh provides several benefits when compared to other types of decking. Its open design allows light to pass through each level of pallet racking, increasing overall visibility in your warehouse. The wire mesh also reduces your risk of fire damage as it allows sprinkler water to pass between levels.
Wire decking is designed to be utilized with pallet racking, as it provides a surface to place partial cases and open cases without the risk of materials falling. Wire decking provides more uniform load support when compared to the pallet support bars. They allow light through the racking, which will save you from needing additional lighting. It also allows for dirt and dust to fall to the ground instead of getting stuck in the racking. This is also useful in case of a fire because the sprinklers mounted on the ceiling will not be blocked by the racking and will be able to reach the ground. Local fire codes require wire decking to be used when pallet racking is set up indoors.
Wire decking allows for you to store almost anything on the pallet racking, without the requirement of being palletized. American Surplus has 1,000’s of pieces of used wire decking in stock in all of the most popular sizes. Give our sales staff a call; our used equipment is in great condition, and they would be more than happy to help you find what you are looking for. We also have all your used pallet racking needs in stock, so we are your one stop shop for used material handling equipment. American Surplus Inc. carries used wire decking from a variety of manufacturers including Wireway Husky and Nashville Wire. We offer nationwide installation of used pallet rack and accessories by trained professionals. New wire decking is also available using our "Quick Ship" program. Call for details (800) 876-3736.
Q:What style wire deck should I buy for my pallet rack? A:Wire deck meshing comes in a few unique designs including drop-in, standard double waterfall, inside waterfall, and single waterfall.
Q:What size wire deck do I need for my pallet racking? A:The depth of the wire decking must match up to the depth of the pallet rack frames and the width of the wire decking depends on the length of the beams.
Q:Do you need special pallet racking for wire decking? A:No. Wire decks can be installed on almost every existing standard pallet rack styles.
Q:Are wire decks good for heavier materials? A:Yes. Wire decking is a great solution for heavier items.
Q:What sizes do wire decks come in? A:Wire decks come in a variety of sizes and styles that is perfect for numerous lengths of pallet racking beams.