Coil Cars
Designs come in a variety of lengths, tonnage and capacities for specialized commodities that are not subject to damage from the elements.
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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 | No need for blocking and bracing |
| 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.