Does Load Distribution Affect Wire Deck Capacity?

23 Sep.,2024

 

Does Load Distribution Affect Wire Deck Capacity?

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Wire decks are commonly used as support on selective pallet rack beams. Besides getting decking with the right dimensions, do you know what the right capacity is for your deck? What about how different loads will affect its capacity? After reading this post, you should have a better idea of the basics of wire decking.

As a rule of thumb, a wire deck&#;s capacity should be equal to that of the pallet rack beam. Since two wire decks are used on the most commonly sized beams, the two decks together should have the same load rating as the beam. For instance, if your beams have a 5,000 pound capacity rating, your wire decks should each hold 2,500 pounds.

The posted capacity ratings are only based on a UDL, or a uniformly distributed load. A UDL is a load that is evenly distributed over the whole surface of the wire deck. If your pallets are much smaller than the decking and the load is concentrated in the middle of the deck, the capacity will be diminished. Similarly, any inventory not on standard pallets, like a container with &#;legs&#;, or a pallet with only two boards holding the load will not distribute the weight evenly. These are considered &#;point loads&#; and &#;concentrated loads&#; respectively, and will negatively affect the capacity. You may also see deflection of the wire decking in these cases.

Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)

Point Load

If you do have inventory stored on a different type of pallet or container, we recommend adding pallet supports. We can also design a deck to work for your specific application if needed. Contact us to learn about your options when it comes to wire decking and pallet rack supports.

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