Tarpaulin - Florens Container Services
Tarpaulin - Florens Container Services
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<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Guidelines<br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Open tops<br />
<strong>Tarpaulin</strong>:<br />
Repair estimates on tarpaulins should be in accordance with TIR standards.<br />
A) At off-hire, when a tarp is missing or is not installed or partially installed on the<br />
open top, depots should note this on the interchange and the estimate. Depots should<br />
also obtain confirming signature from the delivering carrier. In addition, weathering<br />
damage on the floor should be noted. Protect the floor by stacking another container on top.<br />
B) Following is the minimum specification for the replacement tarp:<br />
• Weight: 18oz/500gms/sq.m<br />
• Color: blue/BS445<br />
• Material: polyester, PVC coated<br />
• Grommets: carbon steel, galvanized to 40 microns.<br />
(bras, zinc and hard plastic grommets are acceptable)<br />
• Reinforcement at roof bow: none<br />
• Reinforcement at side rails: none<br />
• Markings: none<br />
Note: <strong>Florens</strong> depots must replace tarp according to <strong>Florens</strong>' specifications. Different tarp<br />
color is acceptable only if all other specifications are met and <strong>Florens</strong>' customer makes<br />
the replacement during lease.<br />
Example: <strong>Tarpaulin</strong> color that is different than <strong>Florens</strong>' blue (BS445).<br />
Action: Different color is acceptable only if all other specifications are met<br />
and the tarpaulin is replaced during lease. <strong>Florens</strong> depot must replace tarpaulin<br />
according to <strong>Florens</strong>' specifications.<br />
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Open tops<br />
Guidelines<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Replacement cost allocation: When it is more economical to replace the tarpaulin<br />
than to repair, depots must replace tarpaulin.<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> does not advocate lease period or age as factors to allocate repair costs between<br />
damage and normal wear and tear. Allocation for tarpaulin replacement that has damage<br />
and normal wear and tear above the economic value of the repair must comply with the<br />
following steps. The cost should include labor + material.<br />
1) Calculate total cost of repair (damage plus normal wear and tear. Include labor and material),<br />
for example, the total cost = $1000.<br />
2) Calculate the percentage of damage cost. For example, the damage cost = $900, or<br />
900/1000 = 90%<br />
3) Calculate the percentage of NWT cost.<br />
For example, the NWT cost = $100, or 100/1000 = 10%<br />
Apply each individual percentage to allocate the replacement cost of the tarpaulin.<br />
For the above example, to replace a 40' tarpaulin at $400, the lessee allocation<br />
should be $360, and NWT allocation should be $40.<br />
<strong>Tarpaulin</strong> replacement versus repair: When the repair cost of the tarpaulin is 90% of<br />
the replacement cost, the tarpaulin should be replaced and not repaired. The additional cost<br />
of replacement should be allocated as NWT to <strong>Florens</strong>' account. The additional cost should<br />
be noted as a separate line item on the estimate.<br />
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Open tops<br />
Guidelines<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Pinholes: Pinholes that are less than 5 mm (.20”) in diameter can be repaired by using<br />
one component polyurethane caulk (Sikaflex) or "donut" patches. Pinholes that are between<br />
5 mm (.20”) and 10 mm (.40”), must be repaired with a donut patch or a standard patch.<br />
In addition, no more than 4 pinhole repairs using caulking or "donut" within a 4"(10 CM)<br />
diameter is allowed, otherwise a standard patch must be applied.<br />
Cuts and holes greater than 10 mm (.40”): Cuts and holes that are greater than<br />
10 mm (.40”) require a standard patch which should overlap by at least 15 mm (6”) from<br />
all the edges of the damage being repaired.<br />
Patches greater than 100mm (4.0”) X 100 mm (4.0”): Patches greater than<br />
100mm (4.0”) X 100 mm (4.0”) must have TIR tape applied to the perimeter of the patch.<br />
Existing intact patch without TIR tape is an acceptable repair during off-hire<br />
inspection - no rectification is required.<br />
Caulked Repair<br />
Repair is not required<br />
Example: Caulked tarpaulin repair.<br />
Action: No repair is required.<br />
Note: Pinhole measuring less than 5 mm in diameter can be repaired<br />
using one component polyurethane caulk.<br />
Note: All repairs are permitted within an existing patch that is properly fitting to<br />
the original tarpaulin. However, <strong>Florens</strong> does not recommend repair methods that<br />
overlap over the seams of the pre-existing patch.<br />
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Guidelines<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Caulked Repair<br />
Repair is not required<br />
Example: Proper pinhole caulk repair.<br />
Action: Repair is not required.<br />
Note: <strong>Tarpaulin</strong> surface must be cleaned with thinner before<br />
any repair is performed.<br />
Caulked Repair<br />
Repair is not required<br />
Example: Pinhole area measures less than 5mm.<br />
Action: This is an acceptable caulk repair.<br />
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Open tops<br />
Guidelines<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Larger area Caulked<br />
Repair is required<br />
Example: Large tear caulked over.<br />
Action: Unacceptable repair. Rectification is required.<br />
More than 4 donuts within<br />
100 mm diameter.<br />
Repair is required<br />
Example: More than 4 pinhole repairs using caulk or "donuts" within<br />
100 mm (4”).<br />
Action: Repair is required.<br />
Note: No more than 4 donuts are allowed within 100 mm (4") diameter.<br />
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Open tops<br />
Guidelines<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Donut repair required for pinholes between<br />
5 mm and 10 mm.<br />
No Repair is required<br />
Example: Pinhole measuring between 5mm and 10mm must be<br />
repaired with a "donut" patch or a standard patch.<br />
Action: No repair is required.<br />
Patches greater than 100mm X100mm<br />
must have TIR tape (see note below)<br />
Repair is not required<br />
Example: Patches greater than 100mmX100mm (3.9”X3.9”) must<br />
have TIR tape applied to the perimeter of the patch as shown in the<br />
illustration.<br />
Action: No repair is required.<br />
Note: If the TIR tape is missing, but the patch is intact (completely adhering) at off-hire<br />
inspection, no rectification is required.<br />
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Open tops<br />
Guidelines<br />
<strong>Florens</strong> <strong>Container</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong><br />
Web Publication<br />
September 2006<br />
Donut repair required for pinholes between<br />
5 mm and 10 mm.<br />
No Repair is required<br />
Example: Pinhole measuring between 5mm and 10mm must be<br />
repaired with a "donut" patch or a standard patch.<br />
Action: No repair is required.<br />
Patches greater than 100mm X100mm<br />
must have TIR tape (see note below)<br />
Repair is not required<br />
Example: Patches greater than 100mmX100mm (3.9”X3.9”) must<br />
have TIR tape applied to the perimeter of the patch as shown in the<br />
illustration.<br />
Action: No repair is required.<br />
Note: If the TIR tape is missing, but the patch is intact (completely adhering) at off-hire<br />
inspection, no rectification is required.<br />
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