Can one u steel haulers tell me what is up with guys putting straps on coils ?? I just dont get it . I never done it before but see it all the time . Seems like a waste of time . I just dont think it would do much in a hard brake event. I want chains on metal not fabric.
@650cat425 @jamespmack thoughts??
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Over the top is fine. Heck, it's required on shotgun coils. I've been told (rumor) that Ohio and Michigan will ticket if you don't have at least one strap over the top of a suicide coil as well.
Straps through the eye? Big time bad idea! We have chains for a reason, and that reason is chaining down murderous coils. Chains don't cut (as easily) or stretch (as much) and definitely don't fray!
See straps through the eye of a coil? Lazy flatbedder, approach with caution, may also be criminally stupid.D.Tibbitt Thanks this. -
I will still put 2 straps and 2 chains thru the eye on every suicide coil for the hell of it. If a chain breaks theres still a chance she'll stay in the saddle.
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Same thing on structural. I am always throwing chains , if it is not painted stuff and provided i have enough slack to get to the other side. But see guys running straps on that stuff where . At the very least if ur gonna run straps on that u need cross chains up front .
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Strap over the top on shotgun (eye forward) is DOT required. Check your little green bible under special commodities. I throw a couple, myself.
I have yet to find literature requiring a strap over a suicide (eye to the side), but I have been told by four different safety supervisors that Ohio and Michigan will ticket you if you don't have one. I throw two over in an "x" pattern, never had a problem.
As far as why? They stop the top of the coil from "bouncing" and flexing as you go down the road.
Take a cup (or any flexible, round object) and lay it on its side. Now gently press the top down, then release. That bounce back? That will cause your chains to stretch. It will also suck moisture in between the layers, even under a tarp, so there's that.D.Tibbitt, misterG and FoolsErrand Thank this. -
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