Lay down coil securing question

Tell the guy that complained to jump off a high cliff and if he had a hard time getting the binders open he should not be such a puss.

That was easy.

 

X's 2 ^^^^^

 

I always over secure coils. Some guys shake their head. I dont care.

All the lay down coils I ever did were under 10k lbs each. 6k and 8k coils. But I criss crossed 2 chains over each and then ran a strap in front of each.

I do lots of things people say I shouldnt do or dont need to do. I hook chains to the front of pipe and steal plates or beams. I dont want to become a statistic. If I feel safe,.. then the public will be safe. My load will be safe.

Hurst:smt111

 

This. If it didn't damage the product, it wasn't over tightened. Plain and simple.

Stupid question of my own, what is a "laydown coil". I've always referred to them as suicide, shotgun, and eye to the sky. And then of course, little coils on pallets.

 

I'd picture a lay down coil, as "eye-to-the-sky" spyder.

And I agree...if the securement did not damage the product, there is no such thing as "too much".

Question: Why was the consignee messing with the binders any way? Isn't that the drivers job?

 

No such thing as over secured as long ad you feel comfortable and no product damage, I once had a load of afco steel that I had 15 straps and 8 chains two of those had two binders one on each side because I had steel of all different lenghts and about 7 feet high but I wanted to make sure it wasn't going anywhere. I've seen several loads I wonder how they make it across town without falling off the trailer.

 

If coils are eve to the sky? I'd use straps instead of chains myself

 

Everybody needs to go back and reread the OP.

Depends on the grade of chain used. I'd probably use at least 3 per coil, regardless... at least one forward and at least two back. I think that' s my company' s policy for minimum securement as well.

If you want to put an extra chain on, go right ahead.

Only way I could see that being a problem is if a binder turns so you can't get at the lever with your bar.

Sounds like this guy just wants to complain.

 

Just remember stacked skidded coils must have three points of contact, for the three coils initially talked about I would not stack them. Actually most places I go will not stack skidded coils if they weigh over 9k a piece. I haul coils every single day, any type of steel from a processing plant I've moved it. Just take your time, don't let anyone in a steel plant push you around (or other drivers waiting behind you), and secure until you feel safe (and it's legal). Safe travels.