COILS: Chains+straps or just chains?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by -insert name-, Jul 14, 2012.

  1. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Your picture is really small so I can't see, but what caused him to roll over, was it taking a corner to fast? Where was his coil?
     
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  3. -insert name-

    -insert name- ATM squishier

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    I was told that was the limit. I just treat each coil like its worth a million. Gonna do some research later and correct everything.
     
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  4. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Its ok, you spelled COLUMBUS wrong too LOL.
     
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  5. DEMO

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    It will be stamped on the chain & binders. Remember, even if you have a binder that is rated at 45k & you use it with a chain rated at 20k, the binder is only good for the 20k. Securement is only as good as the weakest link. Also, never believe what your told, look for yourself. :yes2557:
     
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    -insert name- ATM squishier

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    His coil was by my drives, and no, the left chain snapped when he came off the. I watched it unfold, no one was hurt. I left after I gave the police my contact info and witness info. Sorry about the size, wish I knew how to make it bigger without scrambling the image.
     
  7. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Oh come one man! I wanted to point that out to him......LOL

    I'll say this and it's been said many many times..... I don't care how many chains you want to put on the coil(s), but just put 1 or 2 on and get the hell outta my way..... please and thank you.
     
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  8. haulhand

    haulhand Road Train Member

    Another thing to remember is that most anchor points on trailers are only rated at 5000lbs so that would be your weakest link. Most newer trailers will have the wll of the anchor points posted somewhere near the nose usually by the vin plate.

    I see what you did now so be sure and do that research and find out the rating on your chains.
     
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  9. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Ok so let me get this straight..... his chain snapped for no reason and the coil just jumped off the trailer? Something doesn't make sense to me here or I'm misunderstanding something...

    ALso be fore you judge someone or a situation, you might want to know everything. Keep in mind if he had a 15k coil 2 chains and a strap would be sufficient securement.

    One more thing. It actually take a lot to move a coil, trust me I know.
     
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    -insert name- ATM squishier

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    Little A/C hauling chains. I don't know the speed he came off the ramp with, but when it laid on its side it slid across 1 lane, i.e the one I was in.
     
  11. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    HUH? Don't understand the first part.

    Ok so the guy come off a ramp that I assume had somewhat of a curve in it and it rolled over? At what point did the coil come off the trailer? Was it when it layed over or before?
     
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