What is Pallet Rack Solid Decking?
There are many different types of decks you can use on roll form, and pallet rack beam levels. Wire decks work for customers most of the time, but there are occasions when they need flat decks as well. Customers may require this if they store carpet rolls or odd-sized items such as furniture or sliding hand-picked boxes on and off levels such as in Record Storage. Solid pallet rack decking employs the use of solid surfaces, such as plywood, steel, or wire mesh panels, to create a flat and stable platform on the levels of a pallet rack system. This decking option provides several benefits for warehouse operations. We can provide different solutions to fit a customer’s requirements. One of our most reliable options is solid steel decks.
Styles of Solid Decking
One way is to use safety bars underneath a metal flat cap. The safety bars are set into the step of the beam and provide the capacity for the beam level, while the flat cap solely provides the solid surface. The number of safety bars is determined by the capacity requirement and size of the material being stored. The safety bars are spaced to hold the load appropriately and screwed to the beam with a tek screw to ensure they remain in place.
Solid pallet rack decking is a popular choice for warehouses and industrial facilities seeking to maximize storage capabilities. Pallet rack steel decking is crafted from sturdy materials like steel or wire mesh; solid decking provides a solid surface that supports various types of goods, including pallets, boxes, and containers. This decking helps prevent items from falling through rack levels, resulting in a safer warehouse. Solid pallet rack decking also offers additional stability to the overall racking structure by acting as a horizontal bracing element. It improves load distribution and can handle heavy loads without sagging or warping. Moreover, solid decking enhances the safety of the warehouse environment by minimizing the risk of accidents caused by mishandled or unstable goods.
Solid decking also improves load distribution, preventing sagging or deflection and promoting the structural integrity of the pallet rack system. Moreover, solid decking can enhance inventory visibility and accessibility, making locating and retrieving items stored on the racks easier. Overall, pallet rack solid decking contributes to a safer, more efficient, and well-organized warehouse environment.
Corrugated Steel Decking Options
Another way is to use a corrugated deck under a flat cap. The corrugated deck is a ribbed deck that sits into the step of the beam. A tek screw is used to screw the beam into the deck. It provides a solid surface as well as the capacity needed to store material. Some customers choose to use only the corrugated deck. Others choose to put a flat cap on top so the ribbed material does not interfere with stored items.
Per fire safety codes, some pallet rack systems require sprinklers. Solid steel decks are not compliant with fire codes since they do not allow water drainage. These systems require perforated decks. These decks can be corrugated decks with holes used with a perforated flat cap for heavier loads or perforated rack decks for lighter loads.
Whenever using any of these flat deck options, it is essential to know the product dimensions, weight stored on each level, and permitting requirements. Concentrated loads (loads not uniformly distributed over the entire surface of the decking section), point loads (loads concentrated to particular points on the deck), and fire safety codes may require specific designs. Providing the right design ensures a safe warehouse.
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