Wire Decking Suppliers in Pennsylvania — 11 Companies
Wire decking is the mesh panel that sits on pallet rack beams, giving pallets a stable surface and — more importantly — letting fire sprinkler water pass through to the levels below. It's not glamorous, but it's required by fire code in most jurisdictions, and it prevents the kind of pallet fall-through incidents that send people to the hospital. Pennsylvania's warehouse market is massive and growing. The Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton) has become one of the hottest distribution markets in the country due to its proximity to both NYC and Philadelphia. Central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, Carlisle, York) serves as a mid-Atlantic distribution hub along I-81 and I-83.
Learn more about wire decking in Pennsylvania ↓Wire Decking Suppliers in Pennsylvania (11)
WPRP Wholesale Pallet Rack Products
WPRP is a wholesale distributor of pallet rack wire decking shelving and warehouse safety products with shipping locations across the United States.
Alpha-Omega Shelving
Alpha-Omega Shelving is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak stocking distributor serving the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area.
Greystone Equipment Company
Leader in material handling and storage equipment specializing in pallet racking, industrial storage solutions, and warehouse design for the greater Philadelphia region. Provides professional installation, warehouse layout consultation, and system dismantling services.
First Access Inc
Tri-state warehouse equipment provider buying and selling new and used pallet racking systems including selective, push-back, drive-in, and cantilever. Also offers installation and rack repair.
Storage Coordinators
Storage Coordinators has been a leading pallet rack solutions company in the Philadelphia region since 1990 with an in-house installation team.
Pallet Rack Now
Pallet rack and wire decking distributor with 25+ years of experience. Stocks one of the nation's largest teardrop pallet rack inventories at their Maple Grove warehouses with nationwide 24-48 hour shipping.
East Coast Rack
East Coast Rack has over 25 years in material handling and is the only local stocking distributor of Wireway Husky pallet rack in the tri-state area.
The Surplus Warehouse
Largest material handling dealer in the Philadelphia region. Buys, sells, and trades new and used pallet rack systems, warehouse shelving, and industrial shelving units.
Equipto
Equipto manufactures engineered storage solutions including industrial shelving modular drawer cabinets mezzanines and workbenches for commercial industrial and military applications. All products manufactured in the USA at their Tatamy PA facility.
J&J Companies
J&J Companies is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak quick-ship partner with 400000+ sq ft of warehousing across three facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Crown Lift Trucks
Crown Lift Trucks is a multi-location material handling distributor serving the Midwest and Southeast with Steel King pallet rack and warehouse storage solutions.
When to Choose Wire Decking
- ✓Your fire marshal requires it (most do for rack over 12 feet)
- ✓Pallets are inconsistent sizes or have damaged bottom boards
- ✓You store non-palletized items directly on the beams
- ✓OSHA or your insurance carrier requires a positive stop for stored loads
- ✓You're building out new rack and want to meet code from the start
Key Specs to Ask About
- •Deck size (must match beam span and depth — typically 42"x46" or 42"x52")
- •Wire gauge (heavier gauge = higher capacity, typically 14-6 gauge)
- •Capacity rating (usually 2,000-3,000 lbs UDL per deck)
- •Waterfall edge vs. flared channel (determines how it seats on the beam)
- •Number of support channels (crossbars underneath — more = higher capacity)
- •Galvanized vs. powder-coated finish
How It Compares
| Factor | Wire Decking |
|---|---|
| Fire code compliance | Yes — allows sprinkler water to pass through |
| Pallet support | Provides solid surface for damaged or undersized pallets |
| Typical capacity | 2,000-3,500 lbs UDL per deck |
| Installation | Drop-in — no tools required for waterfall style |
| Alternatives | Plywood (blocked by most fire codes), bare beams (risk of pallet fall-through) |
Wire decking isn't really competing against an alternative — it's a near-universal accessory for pallet rack. The question is whether you install it now or wait for the fire marshal to tell you to.
The Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania added more warehouse square footage between 2015 and 2023 than some entire states have total. Towns that used to be known for steel mills are now known for Amazon fulfillment centers. The steel workers' grandkids are driving forklifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is wire decking required by code?
What's the difference between waterfall and flared channel wire decking?
How much weight can wire decking hold?
How many wire decking suppliers are in Pennsylvania?
A single fire sprinkler head can dump 25 gallons of water per minute. Without wire decking, your top rack level becomes a swimming pool and the sprinkler can't reach the fire below.
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