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Securing Steel reel

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Blindsin36, Jul 23, 2019.

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  1. Jul 23, 2019 #1
    Blindsin36

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    Has anyone have had experience with dealing with a 40k lbs Steel reel that is 10' wide and 16' long ? I was wondering how many chains should i be using and what is the best way to secure it.
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2019 #2
    201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Chain the hell out of it! I always looked at how the other drivers did it.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2019 #3
    RustyBolt

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    Hard to say without knowing which way the eye is. Guessing it's 10' in diameter. But it's just a guess. Which would mean it was loaded like a shotgun coil. With it being a "reel", there should be plenty of places to attach chains. Probably too big for coil racks though. But could possibly nail down chocks to help keep it from trying to roll.

    Regardless, post pics when your done!
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2019 #4
    Blindsin36

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    Shotgun Coil Loading it is. According to my engineering calculation I will need 14 chains to secure it. using 3/8" Grade 70 Ratchet binders and chains.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2019 #5
    RustyBolt

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    I think your calculator is broke. But if that's what it takes for you to feel comfortable, by all means, hook em up!
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2019 #6
    Blindsin36

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    I'm still working on it lol. I will get back to y'all with what i find.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2019 #7
    JonJon78

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    You've been reading to much Xheavy posts!!!
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2019 #9
    Blindsin36

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    Yes I have been reading all sorts. So top and hints would be appreciated
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2019 #9
    skellr

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    How is a reel going to be 16' long without also being 16' tall? Or is it on an angle sitting on some sort of frame?
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2019 #10
    MartinFromBC

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    14 chains on a measly 40k pounds???

    Wow and here I thought that I overly chained stuff down. Six should do it. Even weak chain with a work load of 5000 lbs, with six gives you a rating of 30k lbs, which exceeds regs. I had 8 chains on my morning load that was 76,000 lbs.
     
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