Pallet Rack Wire Decking
Wire decking, also called wire mesh deck, deck grids, or pallet rack grids are best for keeping products fire safe. Its open grid design makes it a safer alternative to closed decking because sprinkler systems can easily flow through the wire deck grids preventing fire damage.
Wire deck is measured by the depth of the pallet rack and the width of the load beam. This determines the width of the deck to be used. To choose your size, you also much know your design.
Channel Designs
- Standard Step
- Inverted Flange
- Flush Flat
- Flush Waterfall
Decking Options
- Available in super light duty decks for lower capacity applications
- Choose from standard mesh decks for capacities 2,500 lbs. and under
- Select super heavy-duty decks for capacities needing over 2,500 lbs.
- Outdoor Decks: Zinc-plated or hot-dip galvanized for great weather resistance
- Anchored Decks: Can be secured to the beam to stop beam separation and prevent deck movement
Wire Deck Specifications
- Manufactured with 5-gauge wire
- Wire pattern 2.5” x 4” grid
- Gray Powder coated finish
- All decks meet or exceed the ANSI MH-26.2 guidelines
Advantages
- Choosing wire decks as an option increases the capacity in your warehouse
- Quick and easy installation makes wire decking the right choice for large warehouses
- The open grid pattern equates to easy visibility for inventory inspection
- Wire decks minimizes dirt build-up especially for food storage
- The wire grids also improve air circulation
- Because of the fire safety factor, it typically decreases insurance premiums
- Easily increases overhead sprinkler effectiveness
- Wire decking meets fire code standards
- No fuss, easy maintenance and lasts for years
- Establishes safety in your facility
Wire Deck Beam Fitting Chart
Beam Lengths | Deck Combinations to Use |
6′-0″ -72″ | (2) 34″ |
7′-0″ – 84″ | (1) 34″ + (1) 46″ |
7′-8″ – 92″ | (2) 46″ |
8′-0″ – 96″ | (2) 46″ |
8′-6″ – 102″ | (1) 46″ + (1) 52″ |
9′-0″ – 108″ | (2) 52″ or (3) 34″ |
10′-0″ – 120″ | (2) 58″ or (2) 34″ + (1) 46″ |
11′-0″ – 132″ | (1) 34″ + (2) 46″ |
12′-0″ – 144″ | (3) 46″ |

Wire Decks (Sizes and Capacities)
Size (Depth x Width) | Weight Capacity |
24″ x 46″ | 3,500 Lbs UDL |
30″ x 46″ | 3,200 Lbs UDL |
36″ x 34″ | 2,600 Lbs UDL |
36″ x 46″ | 2,700 Lbs UDL |
36″ x 46″ | 3,200 Lbs UDL |
36″ x 52″ | 2,700 Lbs UDL |
36″ x 58″ | 2,700 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 34″ | 2,550 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 46″ | 2,200 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 46″ | 2,700 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 46″ | 3,000 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 46″ | 3,600 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 52″ | 2,250 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 52″ | 2,700 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 52″ | 3,650 Lbs UDL |
42″ x 58″ | 2,750 Lbs UDL |
44″ x 46″ | 2,550 Lbs UDL |
44″ x 52″ | 2,750 Lbs UDL |
48″ x 34″ | 2,200 Lbs UDL |
48″ x 46″ | 1,900 Lbs UDL |
48″ x 46″ | 2,500 Lbs UDL |
48″ x 46″ | 3,100 Lbs UDL |
48″ x 52″ | 2,550 Lbs UDL |
48″ x 58″ | 2,500 Lbs UDL |
60″ x 46″ | 2,300 Lbs UDL |