For warehouse managers and logistics professionals looking to improve their storage systems, there are many options available for supporting product loaded onto your pallet rack, and it can often be tricky to choose the right load support solution for your application if you haven't built many pallet racks in the past. In this article, we're going to delve into pallet supports, the distinct advantages that make them a preferred choice for specific industry applications, and how they stack up against another popular style of load support accessory: wire decking.

High Volume Distribution Centers

Distribution centers with high levels of throughput and consistent, standardized pallets benefit greatly from choosing pallet supports. These facilities can leverage the simplicity and durability of pallet supports to further optimize their throughput in a subtle but impactful way. The pallet support's streamlined design which lays flush with your racking allows for faster, more precise loading & unloading by forklift operators.

Compare the above with the design of a wire deck; Most decking is not flush with the rack, and the wire mesh design offers more points where a pallet or forklift may get caught; Leading to slower operations and potentially costly increased maintenance.

Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

Manufacturinng facilities dealing with concentraded loads find pallet supports invaluable. Industries including:

• Automotive Parts Manufacturing
• Steel & Metal Processing
• Industrial Equipment Storage
• Raw Material Warehousing

Are leveraging pallet supports in their facilities everyday. Why are pallet supports the preferred choice for heavy industry? They're benefiting from pallet supports' superior point-load capacity and robust design; When handling items like steel coils, heavy machinery components, or dense raw materials, pallet supports provide the necessary strength without the additional costs incurred from full-surface support.

Budget Conscious Operations

For businesses where a cost-effective solution is the priority, pallet supports offer compelling advantages:

• Lower initial cost investment compared to wire decking & other alternatives
• Simple, tool-free installation further reduces installation costs
• Minimal maintenace requirements with long-lifespan design for high-impact environments

With low-costs at the center of every stage of the pallet support lifecycle, choosing them lets you focus your budget on other aspects of your businesses with the peace-of-mind that comes from load-bearing support for your stored materials. Additionally, ASI's unbeatable pre-owned pricing helps you save even more on pallet supports with 40+% savings compared to MSRP everyday!

Clean Environment Requirements

Facilities that need to minimize dust & debris accumulation in their operations choose pallet supports for their sanitary advantages. These businesses include:

• Food & Beverage Processing & Storage
• Pharmaceutical Warehousing
• Electronics Manufacturing & Storage
• ISO 14644-1 Compliant Cleanrooms

The simple, flush faces of the pallet supports are easy-to-clean and accumulate minimal dust with none of the hard-to-clean edges visible in wire decking, and their open design doesn't compromise on the weight and safety benefits provided by a wire mesh deck.

Automated Warehouse Systems

Modern automated warehouses with consistent pallet sizes and robotic handling systems benefit from the predictability and reliability of pallet supports. Their simple, flush design and reduced warping potential vs. wire decking integrates well with automated systems by reducing the system's overall complexity. As of the time of writing of this article in 2025, computer vision technologies are still frequently confused by mesh patterns, struggling to separate the foreground from the background behind the mesh with consistency. While technology continues to move forward, businesses can leverage pallet supports for a more robust integration with their warehouse automation system.

Making The Right Choice For You

While the trend towards wire decking continues thanks to their array of benefits across a diverse range of applications, pallet supports represent a strategic investment for businesses that:

• Handle & store uniform pallet sizes
• Require heavy-duty point-load capacity
• Demand easy-to-clean surfaces with minimal upkeep
• Prioritize cost effectiveness in the short & long term
• Wish to integrate their storage with automation technology

For these specific market segments, pallet supports remain the optimal choice for their racking systems.

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