TEA PAM 55-20 Tiedown Handbook for Truck - Military Surface ...

FOURTH EDITION SDDCTEA PAMPHLET 55-20
D. TIEDOWN WITH STEEL BANDING
Steel banding is an effective way to secure a load for transport, if you have the
equipment to tighten the straps and crimp the bands. This type of banding can be used
for all modes of transport. Rail transport is the only mode that has specific requirements
for steel bands and crimping the bands. If the band requirements meet rail transport they
will not have to be changed during transport. Figure 76 shows the different types of
crimps approved for rail transport and appropriate for highway transport. The railroad
banding requirements generally reflect proper band application as developed by the band
manufacturing industry. When used during rail transport, steel banding must be approved
by the Association of American Railroads and labeled as required. The banding suppliers
should be aware of these requirements. Figure 77 shows a typical load secured to a cargo
bed of a vehicle. Blocking is typically used to prevent the load from moving
longitudinally and laterally. Steel banding is also good for binding together several items
with identical dimensions without blocking.
Blocking can be nailed directly to wood deck semitrailers or it must be against the
end and side walls of the cargo vehicle to prevent it from shifting during transport.
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