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I keep hearing the law has changed regarding the strapping of a filled ibc now requiring 2 straps ?
Is that an internal strap used in the picture with no ratchet as such ? Is that ok given the weight ?
Those are roof mounted ‘sheets’ with straps attached. The gash is wrapped around the ratchet. Blowing up the picture it seems that the blue rectangle is a label.
Some of the straps are anchored to the rave rather than the lashing point which IIRC is not the ‘correct’ way to do things. However in the real world the lashing anchor rings are often in the wrong place because manufacturers selling in the UK still haven’t woken up to the fact that they need to come up with a side rave design similar to those used in North America and the Antipodes. These enable the lashing to be anchored anywhere along the length of the rave.
It says “XL trailer”. It has a positive fit.
So, does it need any straps at all?
When I pull XL trailers I do use a ■■■■■■■■ IBCs because their base is stupid, nasty, slippery plastic. Should never be allowed to be sold for transport use in the first place.
I didn’t realise empty IBC’s don’t require 2 straps and double strapped them lol. Could have just used the internal straps. Oh well rookie error.
I’ve been instructed at two firms now that you must use two straps for ibc’s.
We have a similar system thats in the picture, but, with two straps and has a net between them, they are only 1 tonne each, so I’d rather use 2 rachet straps.
We have holes in the side to anchor the strap, its the Tiger Trailer system, its better than the hook straps, unless some idiot puts hook straps in the holes!!!
Its nicely strapped but, the ibc is the wrong way round, valve and cap should be facing outwards along with the label!!!
Unless whatever is in those boxes on the pallets is solid, and a positive fit in the box, those ratchets will be as useless as a cholate fireguard…
the nodding donkey:
Unless whatever is in those boxes on the pallets is solid, and a positive fit in the box, those ratchets will be as useless as a cholate fireguard…
Good use of those yellow corner boards I thought.
The trailers "internal straps" arent anchored to the roof, they attach to the rave or floor each side. They also have a wide section to spread the load over the boxes.
Difficult on photos, but looks to me like a very good bit of kit.
The categorisation of defects manual was updated in September, I Think, 2 straps for IBC`s was one thing, yet the load security guidance still says at least 1, but does also say to check with the chemical business association for more guidance.
On a tangent, this one could cause problems
“Load in a tipper above the height of the fixed sides (see note 10).”
“10. Unless a rigid cover or a rated sheet completely covers and secures the load without any gaps.”
It`s the rated part that will cause problems, and without gaps for net type sheets.
And finally, if you`ve done your best, but…
“Load appears safe but not secured in accordance with published guidance.” You can still get an inspection notice.
Franglais:
the nodding donkey:
Unless whatever is in those boxes on the pallets is solid, and a positive fit in the box, those ratchets will be as useless as a cholate fireguard…Good use of those yellow corner boards I thought.
The trailer
s "internal straps" arent anchored to the roof, they attach to the rave or floor each side. They also have a wide section to spread the load over the boxes.Difficult on photos, but looks to me like a very good bit of kit.
It is indeed a very good bit of kit. What I mean, is if whatever is in the boxes, is not solid (like packs of copier paper for example) those straps will be no good. Say, bottles. The box will collapse if you apply pressure to the corners/edges, and the lot will collapse and spill out of the sides.
DHL Tradeteam started with these a few year back on the keg trailers,Carlsberg then tried it,K&N had a couple made but the damages and expense didn’t prove worth it,meetings with Vosa who couldn’t make there mind up what’s safe and what isn’t regarding Kegged beer(it’s a live load) resulted in them all switching back to inner nets(like they’ve used for years) apart from Tradeteam who still use the bungees and lose two lifts off the back of every load,kegged beer is normally loaded/unloaded with clamp trucks and the top clamps kept getting caught in the bungee system,Drive it steady on the roundabouts and bends and cambers and it’ll stay on the trailer,no need for all the crap….
Punchy Dan:
https://twitter.com/DerbyshireRPU/status/1578411932951773185I keep hearing the law has changed regarding the strapping of a filled ibc now requiring 2 straps ?
Is that an internal strap used in the picture with no ratchet as such ? Is that ok given the weight ?
They ( coppers ) were at southern scotney a month or so ago , curtains open on lorry , bagged load all ratchet strapped , writing out a ticket , what for I don’t know but load looked fine to me