metal edge protectors for coils

Case by case

 

Yes, the thinner the metal the easier it is to damage. But you can put chain nicks in thicker metal too. Also I have hauled heavier coils that were rolled thin. Depending on how picky the customer is depends on how much you can get away with has been my experience. However, if you read DOT securement rules you should use edge protection to protect your securement. I always use edge protection so I don't have to worry about a claim.

 

Ya thats the bigger issue nowadays. I got written up in mi for no corner protectors on 1/4" black iron coils. So now I'm more apt to throw them on everything lol

 

Notice its always the PGT or KAPLAN or STEEL TRANSPORT trucks moving the Black Iron Coils with No Edge protectors or Tarps?

Cause its easy and they Steal all that Gravy work. (I'll Murder you) Like Moe from the three stooges likes to say.

The Coil loads you see on Broker Boards are Generally thin steel,Aluminum or Coated metal That requires Edge Protectors, Rubber matting, Tarping, And its usually more than just "1" coil.. (Yep,Get out more racks driver)

Yet, its paying Igor Krakowski Less than The owner from PGT is getting for Black Iron (Already with rust spots) Out of Arcelor Mittal Going 100 miles.

lol, Love how fair the game is, Don't ya folks./

 

these people are gettin so crazy lookin to get get #### for free these days, better just to use them an cover your own ### on all coils

 

Another thing is when they get small, 6-7k or so, they get too small to fit on a standard coil rack. They can sit on the deck and get damaged or wet from water running down the deck.

Try to remember to use some blocking to bring the timbers closer together. I was lucky the first time, heh.