What is wire decking?

Wire deck is a metal mesh grid that fits into pallet rack to provide support and safety for products stored on the rack.

How do I measure wire decking?

We provide a helpful tool to help get the measurements you need. Click here to open the wire deck online calculator or download this free form for your own use.

What is wire decking used for?

Wire decking is an accessory that adds a safe surface for products to sit on in pallet racking. It is easy to install, inexpensive and has several safety advantages.

What types of wire decking does SJF carry?

SJF carries all types of wire decking. We have a large number of wire decks in stock at all times. Typically, we find that the three types we provide most often are standard/step waterfall, universal and flush styles.

What is standard waterfall or step waterfall wire pallet decking?

Standard (aka step) style decking with waterfalls sit in the steps of rack beams. The support channels on the beam steps and the waterfall wraps over the top of the beam.

What is universal wire pallet rack decking?

This style of wire deck features a flared flange at each end. The flange allows these decks to be used with either box or step beams. As with step style, a waterfall wraps around the beam.

What is a flush deck?

Flush decks are exactly the same as standard style – only they do not have a waterfall that wraps around the rack beam. This style deck gives pallet racking a nice, clean look.

What are standard sizes of wire decking?

The depth of wire decking must be the same as the depth of the pallet racking uprights. Standard depths are 24", 36", 42", 44" and 48" deep. The width of the decking depends upon the width of the beams. Standard widths are 46", 52" and 58" wide.

Wire Decking for Pallet Racking - 24”, 36”, 42”, 48”

Wire Decking – Pallet Rack Wire Decking

SJF carries a wide selection of new & used wire decking for pallet racks and pallet rack systems. Heavy duty wire mesh decking is an ideal add-on to pallet rack for anyone looking to safely support and store items in a pallet racking system. Pallet rack wire decking creates a wire shelf surface made from heavy duty wire weaved into a mesh grid. The open wire mesh allows for better visibility of the product and allows air to circulate. The open wire mesh grid also gives open access to sprinklers in the event of a fire.

Easily laid directly over pallet rack beams or wire deck railing, wire racking adds an extra layer of safety and support, no tools required. It safeguards against items slipping through the openings between pallet rack beams, promoting safety and facilitating the storage of smaller items that could otherwise slip through unnoticed. And since wire racking is inexpensive and simple to install, pallet rack decking is a popular product in many warehouse settings.

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Pallet Rack Decking Buyer's Guide

Wire decking is designed to provide the ability to store items on shelves without decking using pallets. Wire decks also provide increased stability and protection to the pallet rack over pallet support beams alone.

Wire deck advantages

Easy installation - simple drop in design requires no hardware
Fits directly over pallet rack beams in a pallet racking system
Increased safety from fire
Increases pallet rack weight capacity
Several finishes, sizes and styles to choose from

The wire mesh grid in pallet rack wire decking allows light to pass through and evenly disperse from ceiling to floor. Using decking wire in pallet rack storage reduces shadows, resulting in brighter warehouses. Better distribution of existing lighting is proven to reduce accidents and increase stocking and picking efficiencies.

Wire decking also increases the level of safety by reducing the risk of loss due to fire. In the event of fire, traditional solid decking materials like wood or plywood could ignite and block water from getting to the fire. With wire decking, this problem is all but eliminated because water can easily pass through the rack grating or mesh wire, allowing sprinklers access to flames. Wire deck has proven to be so successful at reducing losses due to fire that most local fire codes now require wire decking be used wherever indoor pallet rack storage is utilized.

Protective coatings for pallet rack decking

Depending on the environment that the decking is used in, there are different protective coatings to choose from - painted, powder coated and galvanized wire decking. What is the difference?

Wire decking information and services

SJF's professional sales staff has over 60 years of combined experience with new and second hand or used wire mesh decking for pallet racking of all types. We have a massive amount of pallet decking for sale, as well as thousands of beams, uprights and rack accessories. Thousands of products are in-stock at our Minnesota location and ready for immediate shipment to you or local pick-up. If you have any questions, please contact us for a free professional consultation.

SJF also offers pallet rack services such as installation/tear-down, relocation, repair and more. If that's not enough, SJF will buy your used or unwanted pallet racking. Visit our Equipment Wanted page for details on how to sell your used wire decking.

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Wire Deck Print & Go QuickSheet

SJF offers a great tool to help you measure for wire decking for pallet racks, and can also provide an accurate quote for exactly what you need. Our Solutions Specialists are available for just this reason.

This worksheet gives you a brief overview of wire deck styles, best practices and important information, but also contains a form that you can either fill out now, or print and take with you to send us later.

Open the Wire Deck QuickSheet Online Calculator

If you prefer, you may also print the form for your own use or fax it to (320) 485-2832 or email it for a quote or more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wire decking?

Wire deck is a metal mesh grid that fits into pallet rack to provide support and safety for products stored on the rack.
How do I measure wire decking?

We provide a helpful tool to help get the measurements you need. Click here to open the wire deck online calculator or download this free form for your own use.
What is wire decking used for?

Wire decking is an accessory that adds a safe surface for products to sit on in pallet racking. It is easy to install, inexpensive and has several safety advantages.
What types of wire decking does SJF carry?

SJF carries all types of wire decking. We have a large number of wire decks in stock at all times. Typically, we find that the three types we provide most often are standard/step waterfall, universal and flush styles.
What is standard waterfall or step waterfall wire pallet decking?

Standard (aka step) style decking with waterfalls sit in the steps of rack beams. The support channels on the beam steps and the waterfall wraps over the top of the beam.
What is universal wire pallet rack decking?

This style of wire deck features a flared flange at each end. The flange allows these decks to be used with either box or step beams. As with step style, a waterfall wraps around the beam.
What is a flush deck?

Flush decks are exactly the same as standard style – only they do not have a waterfall that wraps around the rack beam. This style deck gives pallet racking a nice, clean look.
What are standard sizes of wire decking?

The depth of wire decking must be the same as the depth of the pallet racking uprights. Standard depths are 24", 36", 42", 44" and 48" deep. The width of the decking depends upon the width of the beams. Standard widths are 46", 52" and 58" wide.