Specialist Storage & Safety Solutions
Specialist Storage & Safety Solutions
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FIRE COMPLIANCE
Open steel mesh ensures unrestricted sprinkler water penetration to meet strict warehouse fire safety regulations.
VISIBILITY
Promotes excellent light distribution and sightlines, allowing staff to instantly locate inventory and speed up picking.
SAFETY
Provides a secure surface that prevents cartons, totes, and loose items from slipping between racking beams.
ADAPTABILITY
Drop-on installation requires no permanent fixings, making them fast to install and easy to reposition.
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Wire mesh decking transforms standard, beam-only pallet racking into a highly versatile, compliant storage system. Manufactured from heavy-duty welded steel wire with integrated support bars, these panels create a stable platform for cartons, tote bins, and non-palletised loads—helping you safely maximise your existing storage space without changing the core racking structure.
Available in powder-coated, galvanised, or hot-dip galvanised finishes, Ikon supplies mesh decking designed to withstand the most demanding industrial environments, from ambient distribution hubs to deep-freeze cold stores.
Suitable Applications & Benefits of Wire Mesh Decking
E-commerce & Retail
Food, Beverage & Pharmaceuticals
Cold Storage & Freezers
Automotive & Hardware
Enhance Warehouse Safety
Ensure Fire Compliance
Improve Stock Accessibility
Cost-Effective Adaptability 
Strict Fire Safety Compliance
Unlike solid timber, the open steel mesh structure allows water from overhead sprinkler systems to pass freely through the racking. This maintains effective fire suppression at every level and ensures strict compliance with UK fire safety and building regulations.
Improved Airflow and Hygiene
The ventilated design prevents dust and debris accumulation, creating a much cleaner storage environment. This unrestricted airflow is particularly critical in cold storage facilities to maintain consistent temperature control around perishable goods.
Enhanced Visibility and Accessibility
Open mesh dramatically improves light distribution and vertical sightlines through your racking. This makes inventory much easier to locate, speeding up daily order picking and drastically reducing stock identification errors.
Cost-Effective, Drop-On Installation
Mesh panels simply drop securely onto your existing pallet racking beams with no mechanical fixings required. This makes them one of the fastest, easiest, and most flexible upgrades available, allowing you to reposition them instantly as your inventory profile changes.
Manufactured from high-grade, welded steel wire and reinforced with integrated support bars, mesh decking provides an exceptionally strong platform for your inventory. It securely holds everything from heavy-duty pallets to smaller tote bins, acting as a crucial safety net that prevents loose items or damaged pallets from falling through the racking structure. This added security protects your workforce below while safeguarding your valuable stock from impact damage.
Unlike solid shelving, the open wire mesh design actively promotes light distribution and airflow throughout your warehouse. This significantly improves vertical visibility, allowing forklift operators and warehouse staff to quickly identify inventory on higher levels, speeding up the picking process. Furthermore, the ventilated design prevents dust accumulation and ensures proper air circulation, which is critical for maintaining hygiene in food-grade facilities and temperature control in cold stores.
Wire mesh decks are universally adaptable and designed to fit all major racking systems. Available in a wide range of standard depths and widths, the panels feature a tailored edge—such as a waterfall design—that sits perfectly over your existing racking beams. This instant compatibility allows you to transform a basic beam-only setup into a highly functional, multi-purpose storage bay in seconds.
Upgrading your racking with wire mesh is one of the easiest operational improvements you can make. The panels simply drop into place with zero need for permanent mechanical fixings, bolts, or specialist tools. This tool-free installation means panels can be quickly lifted and repositioned whenever your storage needs change. Additionally, the open mesh design is virtually maintenance-free, as dirt, dust, and debris simply fall through rather than collecting on the shelf surface.
Ikon provides more than just decking — we deliver complete racking and storage solutions tailored to your facility. Our wire mesh decks are custom-fit to your racking layout and load requirements, manufactured from high-quality steel for heavy-duty use, and designed to meet fire protection and safety standards. Versatile enough to handle pallets, cartons, and irregular goods, every solution we supply is backed by expert consultation, installation, and aftercare support.
Wire mesh decking offers additional safety and compliance advantages. Its open structure allows sprinklers to operate effectively, supporting fire protection standards. Visibility is improved because staff can see products clearly, while ventilation ensures airflow around stored goods. These decks are ideal for mixed inventory, including pallets, cartons, and loose products, and their welded steel construction guarantees durability in demanding warehouse environments. Mesh decking is especially popular in distribution centres, e-commerce fulfilment operations, and high-bay warehouse racking installations.
“Having made initial contact, Jack helped layout our drive in and standard racking plans. We met the rest of the IKON Team who were all extremely friendly and supportive through inception to completion.”
Mark Schofield
Pattesons Glass Ltd
“Delivered and installed on the date we were promised when we placed the order, good communication, friendly and tidy installation team who got it all up in a day. Very pleased and impressed.”
Tim Doran
Managing Director
“We’ve just bought our first set of racking from IKON Solutions Ltd, and we couldn’t be happier! The team is super professional, really easy to work with, and gave us some great advice along the way.”
John Carsley
Purchasing Manager
“Taylors Snacks Limited have worked With IKON to provide several bespoke racking and storage solutions. We have found their customer service to be excellent in all aspects, completing all work on time to a high standard.”
Matt Dunmore
Head of Engineering
“Cantilever racking completely changed how we handle long-length materials. Timber, pipe, sheet goods - everything’s accessible and properly supported. The IKON team spec’d it perfectly for our space.”
Marcus Holt
Building Supplies Manager
“We have used IKON for a few years now for racking and mezzanine installs and maintenance across our sites. They are very professional and Kyle has been a great project support to us also. Would highly recommend!”
Craig Stanford
Operations Manager
“Was great working with Jack and the team, helped me plan out the space to get the most from it, more than happy to edit the plan as we went, installation was fast and efficient. Could not recommended more.”
Tom
Bag In Box UK
“It’s the first thing we should have installed and the last thing we thought about. Since fitting IKON’s racking protection, we’ve had zero impact damage worth mentioning. Small cost, big peace of mind.”
Dean Fowler
Warehouse Ops. Manager
“We specify wire mesh decking on almost every installation we carry out. It’s one of those products that quietly makes everything else work better - safer stock, easier picking, and full sprinkler compliance without a second thought.”
Kyle Lucas
Operations Director
We design, supply, and install a comprehensive range of commercial storage systems across the UK. This includes adjustable pallet racking, drive-in racking, dynamic pallet flow systems, and heavy-duty cantilever racking for bulky goods. We also specialise in multi-tier shelving and structural mezzanine floors. Book a free site survey to find the exact system that fits your operational needs.
Choosing the right industrial racking depends on your stock profile, forklift type, and available floor space. Our expert team takes the guesswork out of this process by conducting a comprehensive, free site survey and space planning assessment. We analyse your daily workflow and inventory management to design a bespoke, high-density storage solution that maximises your capacity and efficiency. Speak to an expert today.
Yes. Beyond professional, safe installation by certified teams, we provide complete lifecycle support for your warehouse racking. This includes routine maintenance, rapid damage repair, and formal SEMA-aligned racking inspections to ensure your facility remains strictly compliant with UK health and safety regulations. Protect your workforce and your investment with our tailored aftercare packages. Explore our inspection services.
Lead times vary depending on the scale and complexity of your storage project. For standard stock items and simple industrial shelving, we can often provide next-day delivery. For larger, bespoke installations—such as complete warehouse fit-outs, heavy-duty pallet racking, or custom mezzanine floors—lead times typically range up to 6 weeks. We always provide a clear, transparent project timeline during your initial consultation to ensure minimal disruption to your operations.
Absolutely. We understand that upgrading your commercial storage is a significant capital investment. To help you manage cash flow while still expanding your operational capacity, we offer flexible, competitive financing options for all our racking and mezzanine installations. Contact our team to discuss a budget-friendly payment plan tailored specifically to your business needs.
Under UK health and safety legislation, your warehouse racking must be maintained in a safe working condition. The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (SEMA) highly recommends that a formal, documented inspection is carried out by a technically competent person—such as a SEMA Approved Rack Inspector (SARI)—at least once every 12 months. Alongside this annual check, you should conduct regular in-house visual inspections to spot immediate damage. Ikon offers comprehensive, SEMA-aligned inspection and maintenance packages to keep your facility fully compliant.
In most cases, installing a mezzanine floor inside your existing warehouse does not require planning permission, as it is considered an internal alteration. However, it will always require Building Regulations approval to ensure it meets strict structural, fire safety, and accessibility standards. At Ikon, our end-to-end service means we manage the entire Building Regulations application process on your behalf, ensuring your new mezzanine is completely compliant and hassle-free.
The load capacity of industrial pallet racking varies significantly depending on the specific system, the height of the frames, the type of beams used, and how the weight is distributed. For example, standard adjustable pallet racking can often hold several tonnes per level, while heavy-duty systems like Drive-In racking are engineered for high-density bulk storage. To ensure maximum safety, load capacity signs (Safe Working Load notices) must always be clearly displayed. If you are unsure what capacity you need, contact Ikon for a free site survey to calculate your exact requirements.
Yes, absolutely. We do much more than just install new systems. If you are moving premises, we offer complete warehouse relocation services, safely dismantling your existing racking and re-installing it at your new site. We also provide certified racking repair services; if a forklift collision damages an upright or beam, our maintenance team can replace the compromised components swiftly to minimise operational downtime and keep your racking SEMA-compliant.
SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association) is the UK’s leading body for safe storage practice. Their guidelines cover the safe design, installation, use, and maintenance of warehouse racking. Key SEMA recommendations include ensuring all racking is installed by qualified professionals, conducting annual expert safety inspections, promptly reporting and repairing accidental damage, and displaying clear load capacity notices on every rack. Ikon strictly adheres to SEMA guidelines across all our installations and maintenance services to guarantee the safety of your workforce.
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