We had some transcraft that we hauled coils on for 10 years. One of the crane operators moved mine one night and tried to run over a concrete post with it. Almost tore the tandems out from under it. Other than that I never had a problem with it. {we pulled the same trailer all the time}
question about flatbeds and steel coils
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Logan76, Jul 3, 2010.
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The coil racks was from the Alabama state coil certification test.
The friction mats under a coil cradle is based on the " general cargo securement" section. Specifically "low friction" cargo securement. Per Alabama DOT.
Steel coil racks on an aluminum trailer are considered low friction.
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I took the ala test and I don't remember anything about coil rack ratings on it. Coils have there on securement rules. You don't go by the general securement rules unless the coils are under a certain weight,I think it is 5000 lds If you use the general rules then you have to have a chain every 5 feet. where are you going to put it?
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Oh, if you are running in ala, I feel for you. They are one reason I retired when I did.
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P.P.S I started running friction mats 17 years ago. I like them. I've seen too many coils move {not mine,Other people"s}
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You are right about the coil being chained down wrong. No chain should be on the outside of the rail incase of side impact. You can get a ticket for a load chained down that way. -
First off i don't remember the full weight of the coil i was estmating it by looking how many chains used. It could have been between 20-40 lbs. I did not use friction mats when i started hauling flatbed years ago. I have used mats from time to time. I don't see how the hooks on the rub rail are wrong. The chain is not on the outside of the rub rail. We chain lots of loads to the rub rail. Have not had any problems with loads moving.
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and did you chain down the coils.
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Friction mats are for vans cause there is no way to provide enough tie downs to properly hold the cargo. The reason the hooks are wrong is because they are attached to the rub rail. They should wrap the pocket or spool and hook back to the chain. But alot of times that is not possible because you dont have room to attach a binder. In that case you have to do it the way you have it with the exception I would never hook 2 chains to the same pocket.
The rule as far as I understand is you need the weight in working load. If the chain goes over, through or around the load and back to the trailer it counts as 2 so a 5400lb WLL would be worth 10800 as when hauling coils. Remember the chains usually are not the weak link the tie downs are. the accidents I've seen or heard about 1st hand they all siad the chains held ripped the pocket/chain tie/spool right out the trailer. Jhooks rip the floor out.Shaggy Thanks this. -
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