{"product_id":"52-wide-standard-pallet-rack-wire-decking-for-9-beams","title":"52\" Wide Standard Pallet Rack Wire Decking for 9' Beams","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zarawt\" data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eStandard 52\" Wire Decking for 9' Pallet Rack Beams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52\" wide standard pallet rack wire decking is designed for pallet rack systems using 108\" beam levels and standard 1-5\/8\" step beams. Waterfall wire decking creates a stable storage surface for pallets, cartons, bins, and mixed warehouse inventory while improving rack safety and storage flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wire mesh decking uses a waterfall edge design that rests securely over the front and rear beam edges to reduce deck movement during pallet loading and unloading. The 2\" x 4\" wire grid allows better sprinkler water penetration than solid wood shelving surfaces and helps prevent inventory from falling between beam openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment, and 3PL storage environments, these wire decks install directly onto standard pallet rack beams without field modification or special mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor standard 9' pallet rack beam levels, two 52\" wire decks are required per beam level.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for standard 108\" pallet rack beam levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52\" width configuration for 9' beam systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard 1-5\/8\" step beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterfall edge design helps reduce shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports pallets, bins, cartons, and loose inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" x 4\" wire mesh grid pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 gauge steel wire construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree U-channel supports for additional rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray powder-coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-in installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer-rated load support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved sprinkler water penetration compared to wood 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\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Waterfall Wire Decking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108\" \/ 9' Beams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Depths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\", 42\", 44\", 48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam Type Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 1-5\/8\" Step Beams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterfall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrid Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" x 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 U-Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray Powder Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Wire Mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop-In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 lbs uniform distributed load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMD-3652SM-GRYI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\" Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMD-4252SM-GRYI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\" Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMD-4452SM-GRYI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" Deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMD-4852SM-GRYI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeam Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Beam Size Uses 52\" Wire Decking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52\" wide wire decking is designed specifically for 108\" pallet rack beam levels, also referred to as standard 9' pallet rack beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use 52\" wire decks on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96\" beam systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120\" beam systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-standard beam lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorrect deck width can create unsupported loads and unstable storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuantity Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Many Wire Decks Are Needed Per Beam Level?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard 9' pallet rack beam levels require two 52\" wire decks per beam level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of 108\" beams requires two 52\" wire decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing fewer decks creates unsupported storage gaps between beam spans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWire Decking vs Wood Decking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire mesh decking provides safer and more consistent pallet rack storage performance than wood decking alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImproved Inventory Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2\" x 4\" wire mesh pattern helps support cartons, bins, and smaller inventory that may not safely rest directly on pallet rack beams or open wood supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBetter Fire Safety Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire decking allows sprinkler water penetration through rack levels. Solid wood surfaces can obstruct sprinkler coverage and may not meet warehouse fire safety requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRated Load Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire decking includes manufacturer-rated load capacities. Field-cut wood decking does not provide verified load ratings or engineered load distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReduced Shifting During Loading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waterfall edge design wraps over both beam edges to help reduce deck movement during pallet handling operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLower Long-Term Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood decking commonly shifts, cracks, warps, or requires field cutting. Wire decking installs directly onto pallet rack beams with minimal ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcommerce fulfillment operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3PL pallet storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed-SKU warehouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarton and bin storage systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial pallet rack systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Compatibility Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeck depth must match rack frame depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only with compatible step beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify rack capacities before loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad ratings assume uniform distributed loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed rated beam or rack capacities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecking does not replace engineered rack system requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help Matching Wire Decking to Your Rack System?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your beam length, rack depth, pallet dimensions, and load requirements to verify correct wire decking compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speedrack West","offers":[{"title":"36\"","offer_id":43332878237786,"sku":"WMD-3652SM-GRYI","price":50.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42\"","offer_id":43332878270554,"sku":"WMD-4252SM-GRYI","price":43.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44\"","offer_id":43332878303322,"sku":"WMD-4452SM-GRYI","price":47.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48\"","offer_id":43332878336090,"sku":"WMD-4852SM-GRYI","price":49.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/7003\/0682\/files\/PalletRackWireDecking_64db3d14-83db-4336-95da-21b81c560043.png?v=1778208253","url":"https:\/\/kgwarehouseequipment.com\/products\/52-wide-standard-pallet-rack-wire-decking-for-9-beams","provider":"KG Warehouse Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}