Shaft Securement

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Blind Driver, May 17, 2013.

  1. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

    3,080
    1,405
    Aug 7, 2006
    New Albany, IN
    0
    I hauled a big ol' shaft the other day. 25k, 12' long and 3' diameter that needed to be tarped.

    I could have used chains or straps.

    I used four 3/8" chains, then I tarped. Doing it this way made me tarp the chains which made the tarp angle out and it harder to secure. I'm wondering if I should have tarped, then chained. I have some strips of rubber about 3"x36" that I think would protect the tarp. I have some bungees long enough to wrap around the tarp and shaft.

    Opinions?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

    8,484
    7,044
    Feb 26, 2011
    Westville, IN
    0
    So many comments to be made.....




    Seriously tho, You just need a smaller tarp is all. This is where a 12x19 comes in handy.

    Why was it hard to secure? The piece was narrow, so with it centered on the wagon, the tarp would pull out to the sides like any other job. A picture would help too lol
     
    losttrucker Thanks this.
  4. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

    3,080
    1,405
    Aug 7, 2006
    New Albany, IN
    0
    Harder the secure the tarp as opposed to just wrapping the shaft. I have a smaller tarp, but it would not have been large enough to drape over the chains, but may have worked if I wrapped the shaft, then chains afterwards. It couldn't get rained upon. It poured on me for 2 hours with a bunch of wind.

    Yea, I know, too much talking about wrapping the shaft :biggrin_25523:
     
    SHC Thanks this.
  5. Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

    2,343
    1,162
    Oct 1, 2011
    Almost There
    0
    I can't imagine putting chains over my tarps. Seems to be asking for tears even with rubber mats.
    I have put straps over my tarps but I don't care to do it that way either.

    Probably the best way is to get a contastoga.
     
  6. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

    2,494
    977
    Apr 10, 2011
    Houston, TX
    0
    1000271-100.jpeg



    I just use a jock strap.



    I went there for you all.
     
    losttrucker and perufb Thank this.
  7. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

    3,080
    1,405
    Aug 7, 2006
    New Albany, IN
    0
    That is much too small for me :biggrin_2559:
     
  8. BrianE

    BrianE Light Load Member

    164
    79
    Mar 9, 2013
    Livingston Texas
    0
    I am going to assume the shaft was up on blocks. I'd wrap it, use straps, loop a couple of the straps around like you would to secure a load of pipe, and use the rest of the straps just going across. I'd still use the rubber pads with the straps.

    Using chains over the rubber pads does not disperse the tension across a wide enough area to avoid tarp damage. The straps are wide enough to do this. Using enough of them, it will definatlely secure your load. Looping the other straps will help keep things centered.
     
  9. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

    3,080
    1,405
    Aug 7, 2006
    New Albany, IN
    0
    I could loop the rear one keeping it from sliding forward. It has a big ol' gear cover on the end.

    I should have gone with your idea :biggrin_25514:
     
  10. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

    2,494
    977
    Apr 10, 2011
    Houston, TX
    0
    What about just getting a throw away tarp from a t/s? Could wrap it up like a Christmas present and not worry about chains damaging your tarp. ...

    Or grease or oil from the shaft getting on your tarp
     
    SHC Thanks this.
  11. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

    3,080
    1,405
    Aug 7, 2006
    New Albany, IN
    0
    I got some of that :biggrin_25516:. May take me an entire 10 minutes to clean it off ;)
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.