Steel band WLL

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  1. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I know someone on here recent went through what I'm about to post and even posted pic of it but I couldn't find it…...

    I loaded a load this week that was 80 drums. 4 drums per pallet at 20 pallets….

    They were banded both around 2 times per set of drums. And they were also plastic wrapped very well.

    I only put 1 strap every other set…..So I put a strap on each pallet. Thankfully I had to tarp them so I at least wouldn't get the looks of hauling unsecured freight down the road.

    I tried looking online about the WLL of steel banding but, couldn't find it. I did see where if the WLL wasn't on the steel banding that it would revert back to something but I couldn't find that something…… Anyone know…..????
     
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  3. The Admiral

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    I would be surprised if steel banding is considered a securement device. My bet is banding does not count for anything and as much of it I have seen let go, I would not trust it.
     
  4. BigSam

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    steel strapping
    1-1/4 by 0.029 = 1,190 WLL
    1- 1/4 by 0.044 = 1,690 WLL

    only if marked. if not marked then 25 % of WLL
    also must use 2(two) pairs of crimps seal and , when an end over end lap joint is formed, must be sealed with at least two seals
     
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  5. nikmirbre

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    Ok thats what I was looking for, I pulled a bit of info on it here and there but the regulation which I remembered just incase I was stopped I think its 393.104…… says something about the 2 crimps…...
     
  6. Working Class Patriot

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    Myself....I use Vee-Boards on the drums...Sides...Front and....Back...
    Then strap them down.....

    The objective is....To keep them secured no matter what...
     
  7. Working Class Patriot

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    Btw....Can straps and bands meet the following criteria?


     
  8. The Admiral

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    My apologies I guess I was wrong!
     
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  10. Working Class Patriot

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    Amazing....Not one video of proper securement of steel drums....
     
  11. Suptrkr

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    Strapping would only be considered securement if it is attached to the trailer. Not around the drums. As working class said v boards are the best way to go.
     
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