Beveled lumber for coils

Glad I'm not the only one remembers that. When we lost the ICC, we lost a lot. I hate providing dunnage.

 

Them 8 footers add some weight!

 

I order mine with a 30 degree bevel from NILCO out of Gary Indiana. Only place I can find it in any quanity. I get them in 5' lengths

their adress is
NILCO
700 chase st
Gary IN 46404
(219)977-4111

 

I think the rules say the coil bunk(timber) must be at least 75%of the width of the coil,a60" coil would need a min. of a 45" coil bunk

 

Thats what tmc supplies us with. There nice to have since there are two different angles on each side so you got three different positions for the dunnage depending on coil size.

 

I've 4 footers for my entire flatbed career for hauling coils. They even work when when you are hauling slinky's. (coiled wire)...For other loads, such as, lumber or steel, you'll most likely need the 8 footers at one time or another. Or, put the 4 footers together. Also, the coil timbers, need to be HARD wood. Such as Oak. Never use landscaping timbers for coils, or for beams that are standing up. The edges can and will crush the weak wood.

 

I used to work for TMC. I'd like to find coil racks for sale like they have there. And not from a disgruntled driver who shouldn't be selling them. Then no extra beveled wood is needed. But as far as the length of the wood, I like them to be just long enough to reach across the frame rails on the trailer for "suicide" coils. Then they are long enough to carry the weight on the frame rails, instead of leaving all the weight on the flimsy cross members between the rails. And are short enough to not be in the way of the chains and tarp.

 

Tri City Canvas and Tarp Stop both carry them.

 

Yes they do and thanks!

 

for small coils, you may have to use 3 timbers to cradle the coil properly. otherwise the coil may touch the deck & that is a no.no. according to d.o.t. as far as length, long lumber is good if your hauling multiple small coils loaded shotgun. I used to haul a lot 6-7 coils 5-6 thousand lbs. just had to leave 12" between coils. the long lumber was essential.