Rack Netting vs Anti Collapse Steel Mesh Screens

Both rack netting systems and anti-collapse mesh panels have their benefits and drawbacks, there will be instances where one or the other is more appropriate. Here’s how they compare on some of the key metrics of rack protection guards:

Cost – Rack netting has a significantly lower cost of installation in comparison to mesh panels.

Protection – Being made of more robust material, steel mesh rack protection systems offer a higher level of protection in comparison to netting.

Maintenance – Rack netting systems have a lower cost of ongoing maintenance once installed as the fibre nets do not rust, corrode or dent.

Damage to fallen stock – Because of the low tension rack netting holds, goods that would have fallen instead are cushioned by the netting. In a panelled system, this stock would instead hit a steel frame; potentially causing damage to anything fragile.

Retrieval of fallen stock - However, because of this low tension, retrieving goods from a rack netting system can be challenging dependant on the weight and shape of the item. This is not an issue that arises with a steel mesh system due to its solid construction.

Versatility – In addition to functioning as protection against falling stock, mesh protection systems are more versatile in the other functions they can serve for example, machine guarding, area segregation and steel mesh cages.