{"product_id":"48-x-24-punched-steel-wire-deck-1350-lb-capacity-1","title":"48\" x 24\" Punched Steel Wire Deck – 1350 lb Capacity","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"upxyaj\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"552\"\u003ePunched Steel Rack Decking for Airflow and Small-Item Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 48\" x 24\" punched steel wire deck is designed for pallet rack systems requiring airflow, drainage, small-item retention, and a flat hand-stacking surface. With a 1350 lb uniform distributed load capacity and 50% open surface area, this decking configuration is commonly used in retail storage, records storage, cold storage, medical inventory, and light-to-medium warehouse applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional wire mesh decking, punched steel decking provides a smooth, snag-free surface that improves carton stability and helps prevent small products, parts, or packaging from falling through the deck surface. The galvanized steel construction resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning in environments where dust buildup, moisture, or airflow requirements matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Punched Steel Decking Instead of Wire Mesh?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional wire mesh decking performs well for standard pallet support, but punched steel decking is often selected when product stability, small-item retention, cleanliness, or hand-stacking performance are more important than maximum open spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail inventory shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-stacked carton storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold storage and freezer applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical supply storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecords and archival storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight industrial warehouse storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-part storage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoltless shelving systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-span shelving systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48\" wide x 24\" deep punched steel rack decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1350 lb uniform distributed load capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat snag-free storage surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% open surface area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports airflow and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps meet NFPA 13 sprinkler requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps prevent small item fall-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger and more rigid surface than standard wire mesh decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with pallet rack beam systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with boltless and wide-span shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier to clean than traditional wire mesh decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\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 Rack Decking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350 lbs UDL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168 psf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-Gauge Galvanized Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat Punched Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Surface Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50%\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\u003eFire Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNFPA 13 Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnag-Free Flat Deck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePallet Rack, Boltless Shelving, Wide-Span Shelving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam-Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Storage Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight-to-Medium Duty Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePunched Deck Capacity Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll standard punched steel decking shown below is manufactured from 20-gauge steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeck Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 lbs (875 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4375 lbs (875 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200 lbs (367 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2750 lbs (367 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1750 lbs (250 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2175 lbs (250 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" x 24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1350 lbs (168 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" x 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1675 lbs (168 psf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller punched deck sizes provide higher pounds-per-square-foot capacity ratings and are generally recommended for dense industrial inventory, tooling, and heavy-duty warehouse storage applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePunched Steel Decking 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 Decking\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 snag-free surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaised wire mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Item Retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps prevent fall-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall items may fall through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarton Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore stable for hand stacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess stable surface\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\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner finished appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest Fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartons, bins, retail, freezer storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard pallet support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelecting the Right Punched Deck Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunched steel decking selection should be based on both coverage area and load density requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller deck configurations provide higher structural load ratings and are generally used for dense inventory, industrial components, tooling, automotive parts, and heavy warehouse applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger deck configurations provide wider coverage but lower pounds-per-square-foot ratings and are typically selected for hand-stacked inventory, retail shelving, freezer storage, medical inventory, records storage, and visually exposed shelving systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequest a Decking Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help matching punched steel decking to your pallet rack system, beam spacing, inventory weight, or freezer storage requirements?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a warehouse equipment specialist before selecting rack decking capacity or deck size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedrack West","offers":[{"title":"Default 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