Secure Eye-to-Side(Suicide) Coil
How To Secure Eye-to-Front Coiled Steel
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Set 1 coil rack for each 10,000 pounds of coil weight (minimum of 3) and lay beveled lumber on each side with the small edge facing up.
- For coils under 30,000 pounds, use small coil racks and beveled 4″x4″ lumber.
- For coils over 30,000 pounds, use large coil racks and beveled 6″x6″ lumber.
- Lay rubber belting and waterproof paper on timbers according to shippers specifications, and set coil down on the timbers.
- Use edge protection at all points of contact.
- Secure pairs of chains in an ” X ” through the eye of the coil making an angle of no more than 45 degrees with the floor of the vehicle when viewed from the side of the vehicle. Use 1 chain for every 6,000 pounds of coil weight, plus an extra chain for safety.
NOTE: At least one chain is required to be placed over the top of the coil. Use rubber belting between coil and chain.
- Secure a trip chain in front of the coil using wood blocking as shown above to keep the chain from touching the coil. Tarp the load securely as required.
- Secure all loose equipment, including chains and binders, lumber, tarps, rubber belting, coil racks, edge protectors, and load bar.
