{"product_id":"36-x-24-punched-steel-deck-2200-lb-capacity","title":"36\" x 24\" Punched Steel Deck 2200 lb Capacity","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Perforated Steel Decking for Pallet Rack Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 36\" x 24\" Punched Steel Deck provides a flat, perforated steel storage surface for pallet rack systems where airflow, fire-code compliance, drainage, and hand-stacked inventory support are required. With a 2200 lb uniform distributed load capacity and 50% open surface area, this decking is commonly used in warehouse storage, carton storage, cold storage, small-parts handling, and inventory environments where wire mesh decking creates stability or containment issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike wire mesh decking, punched steel decking creates a snag-free surface that improves support for cartons, bins, and hand-stacked inventory while helping prevent small parts from falling through open wire gaps. The galvanized steel construction also improves corrosion resistance and simplifies cleaning in dusty or moisture-sensitive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deck is designed for pallet rack beam-supported applications and can also be used in compatible boltless, clip-style, and wide-span shelving systems. The perforated open-surface design supports airflow and sprinkler penetration requirements commonly associated with NFPA 13-compliant rack layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/span\u003eDo not use punched steel decking for concentrated point loads, unsupported spans, forklift impact zones, or applications exceeding published uniform load capacities without engineering review.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Fit Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis punched steel decking is commonly used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard warehouse pallet rack systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-stacked carton storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-part inventory storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution center shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold storage and freezer applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail inventory storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical and plumbing supply storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive parts storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecords and archival storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited for facilities requiring airflow, drainage, fire-code-conscious storage layouts, improved small-item retention, smooth hand-stacking surfaces, and corrosion-resistant steel shelving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Not to Use Punched Steel Decking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunched steel decking is not appropriate for every rack environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for concentrated point loads unless specifically engineered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on unsupported rack spans outside manufacturer specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for high-impact forklift contact zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for seismic applications requiring engineered certification without project review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed published uniform distributed load capacities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use as a substitute for structural rack bracing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger punched deck sizes provide wider surface coverage but lower pounds-per-square-foot load ratings. Dense or heavy inventory should use smaller deck sizes with higher structural capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat, snag-free steel surface for hand-stacked inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger load support than standard wire mesh decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% open surface area for airflow and sprinkler penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent small items from falling through the deck surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant galvanized steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with pallet rack beam systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with boltless, clip-style, and wide-span shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier to clean than wire mesh decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces dust and debris accumulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 250 lbs per square foot uniform distributed load depending on deck size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePunched Steel Deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200 lbs Uniform Distributed Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanized Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerforated \/ Open Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Openness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% Open Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePallet Rack Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoltless, Clip-Style, and Wide-Span Shelving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Storage \/ Hand-Stacking \/ Cold Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports NFPA 13 Open Surface Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePunched Steel Deck Capacity Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeck Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e875 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4375 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e875 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36\" x 24\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2200 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e367 psf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2750 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e367 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1750 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2175 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1675 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePunched Steel Deck vs Wire Mesh Decking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePunched Steel Deck\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire Mesh Decking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat steel surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen wire mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Stacking Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable, snag-free surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh may snag cartons or shift small items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Item Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter containment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall parts may fall through mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasier to clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust collects between wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports NFPA 13 requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports NFPA 13 requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean finished appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Rigidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher surface rigidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay flex under dense loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Use by Application Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Deck Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy Industrial Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 24\" to 24\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighest load ratings for dense inventory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Warehouse Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" x 24\" to 36\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced load strength and surface coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold Storage \u0026amp; Food Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" x 24\" to 42\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow and drainage support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetail \u0026amp; Display Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" x 24\" to 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