Steel coil securement supplies for flatbed drivers: coil racks, hardwood timbers, friction mats, rubber pads, coil protectors and coil tarps. A coil load has two jobs, stopping the coil from rolling and tying it down, and the products on this page cover both.
What Each Coil Product Does
Securing a Steel Coil
Metal coils are covered by 49 CFR 393.120: the coil must be kept from rolling and tied down with enough working load limit for its weight. Build the cradle with the coil rack and hardwood timbers, use a friction mat or rubber pad to reduce shift, put coil protectors where the chain touches the coil, and tie down with Grade 70 transport chain and load binders. Finish with a coil tarp if the load has to stay dry. The steel coil securement guide walks through each loading position.
Frequently Asked Questions About Steel Coil Securement
What is a coil rack?
A coil rack, also called a coil chock, coil bunk or coil support, is used with hardwood timbers to cradle a metal coil on a flatbed so it cannot roll.
What rule covers metal coil securement?
Metal coils are covered by 49 CFR 393.120, which requires coils to be secured against rolling as well as tied down. The steel coil securement guide explains each loading position.
What does the coil mat friction pad do?
It is a 30 x 42 inch rubber mat with a minimum 1.2 coefficient of friction that reduces the risk of the load shifting in transit. It works for coils and other loads.
Why use a coil protector?
The heavy duty metal coil protector is sold as a pair and sits between the chain and the coil, protecting both the coil and the Grade 70 chain.
What sizes does the beveled lumber come in?
4 x 4 Northeast hardwood in 4, 6 and 8 ft lengths, with an inclined face for steel coil loads.