Coil Cars

Designs come in a variety of lengths, tonnage and capacities for specialized commodities that are not subject to damage from the elements.

Coil Cars

Covered Transverse Trough

Commodities: Variety of Large and Small Rolled Steel Coils

FeatureAttribute
10 Wood-Lined TroughsWhen 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 ProfileEasy loading/unloading with all equipment handling (i.e. Coil Grab, C hook, Forklift, Sling)
Water Tight GasketRubber seal around the base of the cover keeps out water and debris
Cushioning DeviceEnd-of-car cushioning helps ensure a damage-free ride
Trough Capacity
  • Troughs hold 30 to 48 inch diameter coils
  • 6 Troughs hold 30 to 72 inch diameter coils
  • 10 Troughs, 8 ft. long, hold 20 to 48 inch coils (2 coils per trough)
Weight of Cover
2 Covers; 26 ft. Long
Each lid weighs approximately 2,400 lbs.
Approximate Load FactorRange from 192,300 to 221,100 lbs.
Overhead Crane Height15' 1" EX/H/TR and may need an additional 7 ft. of clearance to remove/replace the covers

Open Coil

Commodities: Hot or Cold Rolled Steel Coils 

FeatureAttribute
Special Trough DesignPrevents coils from rolling
Low Side ProfileEasy loading/unloading with all equipment handling (i.e. Coil Grab, C hook, Forklift, Sling)
Steel FloorAllows to load hot coils
Inside Car LengthRange from 40 to 53 ft.
Outside Extreme HeightRange from 7 to 8 ft.
Approximate Load FactorRange from 176,000 to 186,000 lbs.
Total Weight on Rail263,000 lbs.

Loading and Unloading

Contact our Shipment Quality Engineers for planning assistance with loading or unloading.