Glossary
Eye Crosswise Coil
An eye crosswise coil is positioned with the coil eye running across the vehicle.
Plain-English Meaning
Crosswise orientation changes how rolling and restraint are reviewed. The coil eye runs across the vehicle rather than up and down or lengthwise.
The term should trigger a source check, not a shortcut answer. The same coil weight can create different review questions when the orientation changes.
Check support, blocking, cradle fit, anchor points, chain path, and contact points before entering values into a planning tool.
In day-to-day freight work, the safest use of the term is narrow and factual. Confirm the current rule, equipment rating, shipment condition, and company procedure before using any glossary definition for a live securement decision.
Watchouts
- Confirm orientation before entering WLL values.
- Check blocking, cradle fit, and anchor points.
- Do not let a shorthand orientation label replace a visual inspection.
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Primary Sources / References
Last reviewed:
- 49 CFR 393.120 - Metal coils Electronic Code of Federal Regulations · regulation · reliability: high