How would you secure the following load properly and legally on a flatbed trailer?
- coils eye to the sky on pallets
- 2 coils per truck
- each coil weighing aprrox. 20,000 lbs
and/or
- coils eye to side
also
- For a 40,000 lbs coil - how many chains, straps, etc should be used? Do you know the industry standard or weight each chain can handle?
Hello! I am a steel dispatcher in New Jersey. I know the "rules" of proper securing coils and I am learning new things every day, however i would like to know the truckers point of view.
Thank you!
Opinions On: Securing Steel Coils - Use of chains / straps / dunage
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by jersey girl trucker, Jan 22, 2015.
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Its been about a month or so since this topic has been brought up. There will be tons of misinformation and bickering to be had.jersey girl trucker Thanks this. -
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargo-securement/cargo-securement-rules
Probably be a good place to start. Very bottom of Chapter 1 of the handbook, in particular.SheepDog Thanks this. -
If the chains came from a place that sells transport equipment, they are likely good for 6000 lbs in a single strand. Some of the 3/8" chain in the hardware stores is only good for about 2500 lbs single.
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Thank you for your speedy reply!
I found this early in my on-line research and for me it is very vague.
I would like to know from your experience in hauling coils, your personal tips and tricks.
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It would be nice if the FMCSA securing guidelines would be a little more specific.
But i guess it would fit in your "pocket" -
Thank you, I finally found a chart from 1st chain supply - it is at least something i can use a a basic guide.
http://www.1st-chainsupply.com/technical/70chainspecs.pdf -
I've hauled plenty of steel coils, hauling coils with the eye to the side is called "loaded for suicide". If the coil gets away it will roll right over the cab and crush the driver like a bug. When hauling heavy coils, I always put 5 securements on them. Criss-cross chains through the eye, one chain on each side through the eye, and one over the top. It's always better to over secure than to under secure one. A coil on the ground can mean disaster for anyone who gets in the way of it, and manslaughter charges for the driver.
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doing suicide coils i do 7 chains thru the middle and 2 straps over the top (40k lbs)
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