Steel coils are not something you can pull whenever you want. Do you know how to pull steel coils safely? Next, the editor of GNEE STEEL Co., Ltd. will tell you about these two professional techniques for drawing steel coils.
First of all, the steel coils should be placed horizontally: Since steel coils are transported in bulk, the weight of the steel coils is measured in tons. If the weight of the steel coils is too large, it will easily crush the vehicle beam. If steel coils are not secured during transportation, the consequences can be dire. If something happens while the vehicle is in motion, the steel coil may slip, causing immeasurable dire consequences. Many laymen may think, since the steel coil is so slippery, why not lay it flat instead of horizontally? Wouldn't it be more stable and safer to flatten the roll? If you feel the same way, it can only mean that you really don’t understand the steel coil transportation industry.
Steel coils weigh at least several tons. Considering the loading and unloading problem, most steel coils are placed vertically and rarely horizontally. Some steel coils have special carports, which are safer. Some steel coils have special trolleys that are not fixed, which is prone to safety hazards. Some steel coils have special transportation requirements. For example, galvanized steel coils cannot be laid flat. The steel coil is too heavy and cannot be flattened. When pulling the steel coil, you must drive carefully and avoid sudden braking and sharp turns.
During the transportation of steel coils, the stability of the steel coils must be ensured. The following are some methods of fixing steel coils summarized by the editor of GNEE Co., Ltd.:
1. The bottom of the truck is paved with wooden anti-slip mats. Placing wooden boards or thick non-slip grass mats on the bottom of the car can increase the friction between the bottom of the car and reduce the possibility of the bottom of the car slipping.
2. Correctly use sleepers to fix steel coils. Choose sleepers or steel frames to secure steel coils to reduce the possibility of slipping while driving. The two steel coils are fixed with sufficient pads to better ensure the stability of the steel coils. In addition, before driving, prepare enough triangular wood for use when necessary.
3. Bundle steel coils. After installing the steel coil, you must pull the hoist by hand to tighten the wire rope. This is the most important method to prevent the steel coil from moving.
4. Check frequently along the way, and please check carefully while driving to prevent the wire rope fixing the steel coil from loosening. During high-speed transportation, check according to the service area and pull up the wire rope once. When driving on national highways, it is best to check every 40 kilometers and tighten the wire rope.
The editor tells everyone that the risk factor of pulling steel coils is very high, and it is not recommended for inexperienced newcomers to pull steel coils. When pulling the steel coil, be sure to use the hoist wire to fix it, and check whether it is loose at each service station. When driving, start slowly and do not brake suddenly or make sharp turns.
The above are some precautions brought to you by GNEE STEEL Co., Ltd. about the transportation of steel coils. I hope it can bring you some help. I hope that every master who transports steel coils will drive carefully and travel safely every day.
