Beveled lumber for coils

I always put chains over the shot gun's instead of straps...not a big fan of straps on steel.

 

Over the top of a shotgun coil, straps are fine....no sharp edges to cut 'em. I never used straps on flat steel, though...that's just asking for trouble.

 

What determines how a coil is loaded? Meaning shotgun or suicide.

 

The means available for loading & unloading.

 

Oak timbers, about a 3.5"X4" cut, I think. Put a 12.5 degree bevel in them. 45 or 30 degrees is way to steep a bevel for coils. Don't use pine timbers, as they can split up. Also, I use 2 coil racks for up to a 20000lb coil; 20-30000: use 3 racks; 30-40000: use 4 racks; 40-50000: use 5 racks. So one rack per 10000lbs. prevents the timber from bowing out or snapping. When the timber starts getting a split, I won't load a coil on it. I haven't had a timber come apart under my coils yet, and I won't start by getting slack on upkeep.

 

Bullspit. Its loaded on my trailer suicide weather they like it or not. If i have to sign and accept responsibility for the shipment when it leaves its going to get loaded my way.

 

Well bless your heart

 

The type of coil rack you use will determine if you need beveled dunnage or not. If you use the coil rack previously shown, you cannot use beveled dunnage. If you use the type that is at a 90 degree angle, you need to use beveled dunnage. Two of your coil racks should rest on your trailer frame. This is the strongest part of your trailer. The dunnage will distribute the weight of the coil across the width of you trailer. Coil mats / friction mats will minimize damage to the coil and add some friction to prevent movement. The Tarp Shop sells Coil Cuffs, the fit on the edge of a suicide coil to prevent damage to the coil from the frame. They allow you to chain your coils much quicker than metal edge protectors.

 

Beats the hell out of killing somebody doesnt it?

 

If that's how you want to haul it, fine...as long as all of the shippers can get the coils onto your trailer like that, and all of your receivers can pull them off the trailer, you can haul 'em like that. Whatever floats your boat.

The only way it is going to kill somebody is if it comes off your trailer. Secure it properly and that won't happen...so if you're having doubts about your ability to properly secure your cargo, perhaps you shouldn't be pulling a flat?