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Punch Deck® granted FM Approval
Punch Deck® open area rack decking has been granted FM Approval. The FM approval is the first of its kind for any rack shelving product in the material handling industry.
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Punch Deck® open area rack decking has been granted FM Approval. The FM approval is the first of its kind for any rack shelving product in the material handling industry.

DACS recently announced its Punch Deck® open area rack decking has been granted FM Approval by FM Global.

The FM approval is the first of its kind for any rack shelving product in the material handling industry. Samples of Punch Deck® were laboratory fire tested in accordance with Standard #6914, “Open Shelving for Racks.”

With FM Approval, Punch Deck® can be considered equivalent to 70 percent open area and usable in warehouses with sprinkler protection conforming to FM Global Data Sheet #8-9, “Storage of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and Plastic Commodities.”

FM Global offers worldwide industrial and commercial product certification and testing services through FM Approvals. FM Approvals certifies products and services with a focus on objectively testing property loss prevention products and services and certifying those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards.

The listings for the three models of Punch Deck® are available at http://www.approvalguide.com. For more information, contact David Swanson, DACS Sales and Marketing, at 800 909-4937.
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