3 crates weight distribution

If the lightest 2 boxes are 12', and the other is 16', having them butted up against each other would have 3 straps over the 1st, and 2 straps over each of the other two. Leaving the gaps, every crate would require 3 straps. With the weight of the heavy one, it should probably get a 3rd strap anyway, though.

 

Ive had dot tell me i had to throw for individual peices on a divisible load. Could be a dumb ### officer, but i had to oblige.

 

Which is how I did my figuring. Anyone who throws 2 straps in the 1st 10' and 1 more for every 10' of load WITHOUT taking into consideration all of the various pieces is an idiot. Every piece needs to be secure...more than 6' in length, it needs 2 straps. If it doesn't have something in front of it to prevent forward movement, it needs another strap. For example, if you've got a trailer loaded with pallets, the front pallet gets 2 straps, and the rest are OK with 1 strap each. I'll throw a 2nd strap over the rear, too. If there is a break in the series, such as a single pallet when the rest are doubled up, the double rows in front and behind the single get 2 straps because the double row pallets are not fully protected from forward/rearward movement by that single pallet.

As a general rule of thumb, if in doubt, throw another strap. No such thing as "too much" securement.

 

So at best, bumped tight he can save on 2 straps. Personally id thow em either way

 

Need to know how the crates are weighted also.

One side or end might be heavier then the other side or end.

 

Generic question. Generic answer.
I don't load to save straps.
Not knowing all the information. This answer gives tolerance for weight distribution. I would have at least 3 straps on each crate.
Probably 4 on the larger one.
I prefer chains when I can use them.

 

Bulldog nailed it. I was speaking more in general than to this specific load. Always better to have things butted up against one another to increase load securement/stability. Being blocked means needing one less strap. I personally wouldn't throw less in most cases, but the option is there.

I go by the rule of "for every 5000 lbs of weight or 8' of product (if not heavy), I use one strap". It's usually double the book's requirement, and it's what my company requests of it's drivers, but it's far safer... and if being blocked means throwing 11 straps instead of 13 (or 24 instead of 28 in terms of Super-B's), I might just take the break.

 

What if the heaviest crate has most of its weight on one end???? As in a one piece load boxed up.