Steel Securement Info Page with Illustrations

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by SHC, Jan 29, 2012.

  1. heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    they are just like the ones in pic, but all the ones I hauled were 6 to 7 ft tall. figure 3 in pic is what wise expects. NO chains.
     
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  3. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    I have no problem hauling coils without chains.
    Here's 3-28k's "Straps Only":biggrin_25522::biggrin_25525:
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    Here's a single 71k with no straps!
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  4. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Some of these guys should be more concerned with their weak trailers than the number of straps/chains. You can put 100 chains on a load but when the flimsy wagon breaks at the neck it isn't going to matter!:biggrin_2555:

    Saw this brand new "jewel" yesterday. Fontaine seems to be trying to take the title of weakest flat away from Benson/Transcrack. They're latest creation the Revolution Hybrid makes some serious claims but seems to fall short backing them up.

    Quotes from they're brochure
    Now the reality.....This trailer only has 2-15k coils (waiting on the 3rd) the back coil currently on the trailer is loaded at the center point and the other is just in front of it. "Ride the wave!":biggrin_25523:
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  5. JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    Does anyone know anything about the company that had the link to their illustration?
     
  6. Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Les2 probably would, he's real close to them.
     
    JimTheHut Thanks this.
  7. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    How much does a trailer like that cost?? If I ever decided to go coil opnly like just about everyone else here near the mills, I'd deff be interested in getting something like that. just AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
     
  8. mgfg

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    You just take a regular flat and cut the floor out between the rails. :biggrin_2556: :biggrin_2556: :biggrin_2556:
     
  9. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    Same here, your better using a 4" strap over a coil pad as trip chain on Aluminum.
     
  10. JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    Hey Les, do you know anything about the company that has that illustration?
     
  11. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Yeah, but I don't care for them. There is a lot worse companies to work for though.

    IIRC, they pay percentage and have decent equipment. With you living in central Ohio you should get home weekly and maybe even during the week. You live in the Columbus area don't you?

    It wouldn't hurt to give them a call, but make sure to ask about taking the truck home.
     
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