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Chains on coils

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Germ2512, Nov 14, 2020.

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  1. Nov 14, 2020 #1
    Germ2512

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    I’ve read 393.120 front back and inside out...I’ve always used chains on coils, but where in the reg does is mandate chain use?
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2020 #2
    MACK E-6

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    I think it’s more a matter of the strength of your securement being more than the weight of the load.
     
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    Oscar the KW

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    It doesn’t.
     
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    D.Tibbitt

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    Chains are faster and better
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2020 #5
    kylefitzy

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    Straps are perfectly legal on coils.
     
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    Espressolane

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    You will find that the regulations do not specify securement devices.
     
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  9. Nov 14, 2020 #7
    SmallPackage

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    It was written before straps were invented. All you had were chains or rope back than. Common sense told you to use chains. Lol!
     
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  10. Nov 14, 2020 #8
    D.Tibbitt

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    I could see using them if u have a bunch of little coils... but one big one or 2 big ones. I would not bet my life on straps.
     
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  11. Nov 14, 2020 #9
    Espressolane

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    Some materials can not have chain on them. Used to load coils of a certain type of stainless. Was very thin, put a chain on it, you will damage it. 3 straps.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2020 #10
    jamespmack

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    Yes, however alot of facilities will not let you leave unless its chained.

    Without giving info out. One will not allow you to move till chained, and chains only.
     
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