Coil Cars
Designs come in a variety of lengths, tonnage and capacities for specialized commodities that are not subject to damage from the elements.
Commodities: Pipe, Rail
89-Foot Pipe Flatcar | |
Feature | Attribute |
Support risers anchored to deck | Easier to load and unload freight |
Side Brackets | Used to brace the load without using cables |
Wood or Steel Floors | Nail blocking and bracing to the floor for a damage-free, secure shipment |
Length of Car | 89 ft. |
Gross Weight on Rail | Range from 220,000 to 286,000 lbs. |
Load Limit | Range from 147,000 to 202,000 lbs. |
Commodities: Variety of Large and Small Rolled Steel Coils
Covered Transverse Trough | |
Feature | Attribute |
10 Wood-Lined Troughs | When the total lateral vacant space across a trough exceeds 4 in., load must be secured to prevent moving or tipping. An example of tested and approved void filler materials is 3 ft × 3 ft × 3 in. thick 1/2 in. cell honeycomb fiberboard material or 2 in. × 4 in. wood chocks secured to troughs adjacent to coils with 16-D nails. |
Low Side Profile | Easy loading/unloading with all equipment handling (i.e. Coil Grab, C hook, Forklift, Sling) |
Water Tight Gasket | Rubber seal around the base of the cover keeps out water and debris |
Cushioning Device | End-of-car cushioning helps ensure a damage-free ride |
Trough Capacity |
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Weight of Cover 2 Covers; 26 ft. Long | Each lid weighs approximately 2,400 lbs. |
Approximate Load Factor | Range from 192,300 to 221,100 lbs. |
Overhead Crane Height | 15' 1" EX/H/TR and may need an additional 7 ft. of clearance to remove/replace the covers |
Commodities: Hot or Cold Rolled Steel Coils
Open Coil | |
Feature | Attribute |
Special Trough Design | Prevents coils from rolling |
Low Side Profile | Easy loading/unloading with all equipment handling (i.e. Coil Grab, C hook, Forklift, Sling) |
Steel Floor | Allows to load hot coils |
Inside Car Length | Range from 40 to 53 ft. |
Outside Extreme Height | Range from 7 to 8 ft. |
Approximate Load Factor | Range from 176,000 to 186,000 lbs. |
Total Weight on Rail | 263,000 lbs. |
Loading and Unloading
Contact our Shipment Quality Engineers for planning assistance with loading or unloading.