Opinions On: Securing Steel Coils - Use of chains / straps / dunage

8 chains on a shotgun 40k coil?

Whatever makes you feel safe go for it

 

I should have mentioned that I was talking about a coil in the "shotgun" position, on my post #41 I would never x chain on a suicide coil and I would use 6 chains on a 40K lb'er Your total WLL is what ever piece of equipment has the lowest WLL so, the snap binders I believe would be the lowest WLL I looked once but, now that I am talking about it, I forget,,,dang it! Aren't they 5600lbs or something? So that would mean each chain & snap binder together has a WLL of 5600lbs The reason I would use 6 chains is because I like even numbers,,it's an OCD thing..lol

 

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Its better to have more than you need.....

 

Why does every single thread about securing coils have to end up sounding like a bunch of teenage girls bickering about God knows what?

 

I secured flat sheet steel today and you all will be happy to know, I tied the chains off correctly this time.....

 

You could have used straps with edge protectors on that also. Nothing wrong with chains though as long as they allow them. Some don't and want straps only.

 

Flat sheet steel I ran at least 1 chain front and rear (2 chains) to cover each corner.. that was on regular flat. Now with step I'm not as worried about it crashing the back of my sleeper. The step should stop it.

I use straps with edge protectors mainly and 1 chain on the rear to prevent it from 'walking' back when I have 2 - 3 or more sheets stacked. Wish I had a picture to show what I mean.

I'm curious how you guys secure them? Like I said before.. I'm always open to learn an easier or better way.

Hurst

 

Yep.. those plates move and they'll go.

 

I know straps are rates for the same WLL as my 3/8 chains but, steel for steel and straps for everything else, in my book. These sheets were about 2" thick and 10' long by close to 96" wide. I wasn't going to use no straps on those... I used 4 chains per stack, and there were two stacks. I am glad I saw the guy before me, with his all secured. I saw how he has the chain wrapped around the corners, to keep the stack from shifting. At first I didn't get it but, when I started putting my chains on, I quickly realized why he did that, then I adjusted mine. I realize I may overdue it sometimes but, better to have more than you need, than not... I always picture that flatbed I saw a couple years ago, upside down,,,with the load completely intact. If mine ever ends up upside down, I want whatever I have on it, still on it.