Flared Wire Decking

Flared Wire Decking is a welded steel mesh panel installed across pallet rack beams to create a load-supporting storage surface. The flared support channels extend beyond the panel ends, allowing the deck to bear across compatible step, box and structural channel beams.

Selection is based on rack beam profile, panel width and depth, mesh opening, wire diameter, channel quantity, load requirement and surface finish. These dimensions should be confirmed against the rack layout before production.

Welded Wire Mesh
The storage surface is formed by welded steel wires at each intersection. A common configuration uses 2.5 × 4 in. mesh with 6 ga. wire.
Flared Channels
Formed steel channels are welded below the mesh and positioned at defined load-bearing points. Three- and four-channel configurations are commonly used for different panel dimensions.
Waterfall Edges
The front and rear edges extend downward around the beam area to help position the deck and maintain consistent bearing on the rack structure.

Beam Profile
Flared channels sit across the upper beam surface rather than depending on an internal step. This configuration can be specified for compatible box, structural channel and step beam profiles.
Support Position
The channel geometry determines how the panel bears on the beam. Beam width, bearing area and deck depth should be checked together before the final specification is released.

Panel Depth
Panel depth affects the span between front and rear beams and the load carried by the deck structure. Capacity should therefore be matched to the complete panel geometry.
Channel Quantity
Three-channel construction is commonly used for standard panel configurations. Four-channel construction can be selected for specific dimensions and load requirements.
Load Distribution
Capacity ratings should state the loading basis. Pallet weight, load placement and beam spacing should be considered when selecting the final deck specification.

Step Beams
Flared channels can bear across compatible step-beam profiles where the available bearing surface matches the deck geometry.
Box Beams
The extended channel profile provides a bearing surface across compatible box beams. Beam width and panel dimensions should be confirmed before production.
Structural Channel Beams
The same flared configuration can be specified for structural channel beams when the beam dimensions and deck bearing points are compatible.

Steel Wire
Steel wire forms the primary mesh surface. Wire diameter is selected according to panel dimensions and the required load configuration.
Formed Channels
Steel channels provide the main support beneath the mesh. Channel thickness, quantity and position are specified according to the deck dimensions.
Surface Finish
Powder coating is commonly used for indoor warehouse applications. Galvanized finishes can be specified where the operating environment requires additional corrosion protection.

Pallet Storage
The mesh surface supports palletized loads across rack levels while maintaining an open deck structure.
Cartons and Bins
The continuous deck surface can support cartons, bins, totes and other packaged materials stored between pallet rack beams.
Industrial Storage
Typical installations include warehouse rack levels, distribution storage, manufacturing inventory areas and general industrial storage systems.

Wire Welding
Wire intersections are welded to maintain the specified mesh opening and panel geometry throughout the deck surface.
Channel Positioning
Support channels are positioned according to the specified panel dimensions and beam bearing locations. Consistent channel placement is important for repeatable installation.
Dimensional Inspection
Panel width, depth, mesh opening, wire diameter, channel quantity and edge dimensions are checked against the production specification before shipment.

Rack Dimensions
Provide beam profile, beam width, rack depth and clear span when specifying a custom panel.
Load Requirement
State the required load per panel and identify the loading condition used for capacity evaluation.
Panel Configuration
Panel width, depth, mesh opening, wire diameter, channel quantity, edge profile and finish can be specified according to the rack structure.

The following information provides the basic specification for quotation:

Rack drawings or dimensional schedules can also be provided for configuration review before production.