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This section applies to coils of rolled sheet metal. Coiled wire is secured using the general cargo securement requirements.
All metal coil shipments that, individually or together, weigh 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) or more must be secured according to the specific requirements in this section.
Exception: Metal coils that weigh less than 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) may be secured according to general securement requirements.
The specific requirements are for metal coils transported:
If the coil is mounted on a pallet:
To prevent the coil from tipping forward, rearward, and sideways, arrange tie-downs to include the following:
When securing metal coils with eyes vertical, the angle between tiedown and deck, if possible, should be:
What is the minimum weight of a load of metal coils that requires specific securement practices?
All metal coil shipments that, individually or together, weigh 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) or more must be secured according to the specific requirements in this section.
Exception: Metal coils that weigh less than 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.) may be secured according to general securement requirements.
When securing a single metal coil with eyes vertical:
To prevent the coil from tipping forward, rearward, and sideways, arrange tiedowns to include the following:
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