Association of American RailroadsDamage Prevention and Freight Claim Conference

Friction Mats&

Non-Metallic StrappingChris Baker – AIA / Down River

Manager Product & Application Development

Association of American RailroadsDamage Prevention and Freight Claim Conference

Supplier Focus – Tools of the Trade Friction Mats

– AAR Intermodal Loading Methods – Proper Mat Application – Boxcar applications and current approvals

Non-Metallic Strapping– AAR Table 19.2 and 19.3– Boxcar Anchor & Hanger Methods– S-Band & U-Band Applications– Strap Rail Applications

Intermodal Loading GuideRubber Mat Approvals

58”

50”

47” to 50”45”40” to 45”40”

On End Using Rubber Mats E-4Through Loaded on End Using Two 3’ Wide Rubber Mats E-8Split Loads on End Using Rubber Mats E-18Split Loads on End Using Rubber Mats – Metal Plate Trailers E-19Wrapping Paper on End Using Rubber Mats E-5Newsprint on End Using 1’ Wide Rubber Mats E-13Printing and Other Type of Paper on End Using Rubber Mats E-20On End Using Rubber Mats E-21On End Secured Using Rubber Mats E-12Large Width Roll Paper on End in Two Sections E-14On End Secured Using 2’ Wide Rubber Mats E-17

Applications – Roll PaperDiameters: Description: Method:

Intermodal Loading GuideRubber Mat Approvals

Coils on Skids with Rubber Mats on Floor in Refrigerated Equipment E-1Coils on Skids with Rubber Mats on Floor (Hardwood Flooring) E-2Wire Cable Coils in Cradles Using Guide Rails and Rubber Mats E-3Bilge Loaded Large Diameter Roll Paper E-6Steel Drums on Rubber Mats with Steel or Polyester Strapping E-7 Roll Pulpboard on End Using Rubber Mats, Incomplete Second Layer E-10Flat Paper Stock Secured Using Rubber Mats and D.I.D. Bags E-15Palletized Roofing Shingles Securing Using 1’ Wide Rubber Mats E-16

Applications – Coils, Paper, Drums & ShinglesDescription: Method:

Intermodal Loading Guide MethodsRubber Mat Application Details

• Identifies the approved mat suppliers and their specific mat size(s) for the loading method.

• Identifies the proper placement of the rolls within the load and position of the friction mats under the rolls.

• Identifies roll unitizing requirement and banding allowed.

• Identifies the use of Hangers and how to apply within the load.

• Specifies the amount of void required behind the rolls.

Friction MatsProper Application

Install Friction Mats Inline with the Product Being ShippedInstall Centered Under the Product Unless AAR – ILG Specifies Differently

Friction MatsProper Application

Friction Mats must extend a minimum of 6”

Friction MatsProper Application

Friction Mats must extend a minimum of 6”

Friction MatsProper Application

Friction Mats must extend a minimum of 6”

Boxcars: 50’ & 60’Chassis: Cushion & Non-Cushion EquippedDiameter: 50”, 58” & 60”Paper: Pulpboard & Similar, Newsprint, Printing Paper & CelluloseDoor Type: 10’, 16’, Single, Double, Plug & SidingSecurement: Rubber Mats, Airbags, Strapping

GIS: Diameter: Type: Car: Doorway Type: CUF: Securement:

748 60” Paperboard 60’ 10’ Single Plug Doors Yes Airbags & Mats Between Layers

747 58” Pulpboard and Similar 50’ 10’ Single Plug Doors Yes Mats on Floor & Between Layers

742 58” Pulpboard and Similar60’ &

50’10’ / 16’, Single / Double, Plug / Sliding No Mats on Floor

741 50” Roll Paper 60’ 16’ Double Plug Doors Yes Airbags, Straps and Mats Between Layers

739 58” Pulpboard 60’ 16’ Double Plug Doors Yes Airbags and Mats on Floors

738 60” Cellulose 60’ 16’ Double Plug Doors Yes Mats on Floors

735 58” Pulpboard60’ &

50’16’ Double Plug Doors Yes None

AAR Boxcar Doorway Mat Applications

Rubber Friction MatsDoorway Securement

Friction Mats utilized under roll paper in boxcar doorwayShown: AAR – GIS 742

Type 1A Bonded / Woven Polyester StrappingTable 19.2: Grade 3, 4 and 5 – Issued: June 2016

Grade 3 – Minimum Break Strength 1,585 lbs. and 2,100 lbs.Applications: Packaging Bands including OTLRM Section 5 Lumber Figures

Caristrap International Inc. – CW60 WGHDCarolina Strapping – GatorSTRAP CS-2025Allegheny Industrial Associates – AvistrapTapex America – 65WLMDR.C. Packaging Systems, Inc.Buffers USA, Inc - THORSTRAP

Grade 4 – Minimum Break Strength 3,285 lbs. and 4,400 lbs.Applications: Boxcar Doorway Banding as per recent approval GIS: 743 and Packaging Bands including OTLRM Section 5 Figures

Caristrap International, Inc. – CW-105 WOJ and CW-105 WGSDCarolina Strapping – GatorSTRAP CS-2040 and MakoSTRAP 5080Allegheny Industrial Associates – AvistrapPacific Strapping – P104Southern Strapping – AW105 and TY105Tapex America – 105WXHR.C. Packaging Systems, Inc. – RC105Redback Industries – CW105RBRedback Industries – RBC105Cordstrap USA Inc. – CC105 and Cordweb 105Complete Packaging Systems, Inc. – TEX-STEEL CPS105Shanghai Topack Logistics Equipment Co. Ltd. TW105

Type 1A Bonded / Woven Polyester StrappingTable 19.2: Grade 3, 4 and 5 – Issued: June 2016

Grade 5 – Minimum Break Strength 4,200 lbs. and 5,400 lbs.Applications: Boxcar Doorway Banding as per recent approval GIS: 743 and OTLRM Packaging Bands except products with sharp edges

Caristrap International, Inc. – CW-125 WOJCarolina Strapping – GatorSTRAP CS-2055Allegheny Industrial Associates – AvistrapSouthern Strapping – AW125Tapex American – 125WXHR.C. Packaging Systems Inc.Cordstrap USA Inc. – Cordlash 95 and Cordlash 105Complete Packaging Systems, Inc. – TEXSTEEL – CPS125Buffers USA, Inc. THORSTRAPUnifixx BV – W323Shanghai Topack Logistics Equipment Co, Lt. – TW150

Type 1A Woven Polyester LashingTable 19.3: Grade 6, 7 and 8 – Issued: June 2016

Grade 6 – Minimum Break Strength 7,700 lbs.Applications: OTLRM Specific Open Top FiguresCordstrap USA Inc. – Cordlash 150 – AAR 77Carolina Strapping – GatorLASH 8040 – AAR 80Southern Strapping – AAR 78Tapex American Corp. – AAR 1Caristrap Int’l – Carilash AG40 – AAR 5Redback Industries – RL150 – AAR 39Buffer USA, Inc. – Thorstrap – AAR 7

Grade 7 – Minimum Break Strength 11,000 lbs.Applications: OTLRM Specific Open Top FiguresCordstrap USA Inc. – Cordlash 200 – AAR 77Carolina Strapping – GatorLASH 8050 – AAR 80Southern Strapping – AAR 78Caristrap Int’l – Carilash AG50 – AAR 5Redback Industries – RL200 – AAR 39Unifixx BV – W460 – AAR 85Shanghai Topac Logistics Equipment Company – TW200 – AAR 86

Grade 8 – Minimum Break Strength 15,000 lbs.Applications: OTLRM Specific Open Top FiguresCordstrap USA Inc. – Cordlash 750 – AAR 77Carolina Strapping – GatorLASH 8070 – AAR 80Caristrap Int’l – Carilash AG75 – AAR 5

Strap Retainer ApplicationsNon-Metallic Strapping

Anchor Point

Triple LoopAnchor Method

IRECOStrap Retainer

“BowTie”Anchor Method

Key / Anchor ApplicationNon-Metallic StrappingS-Band Application U-Band Application

AAR Approval: Nine 1-1/4" x .031" steel banding and seals for key/anchor bands.

Conversion:Nine AAR Approved1-1/2” Grade 5 Non-Metallic Straps

Company/Size/Strap Designation: Application: Substitution Rate:Avistrap 1-1/2” PW120EH Belt Type (Looped) 3 Straps for each steel strap (6 per layer)Caristrap 1-1/4” 105 WGSD Conventional 4 Straps for each steel strap (8 per layer)Caristrap 1-1/4” 105 WGSD Belt Type (Looped) 3 Straps for each steel strap (6 per layer)Caristrap Carilash AG50 , Grade 7 Belt Type (Looped) 2 Straps for each steel strap (4 per layer)Carolina Strapping 1-1/4” CS-2040 Belt Type (Looped) 3 Straps for each steel strap (6 per layer)Carolina Strapping 1-1/2” CS-2055 Belt Type (Looped) 2 Straps for each steel strap (4 per layer)Cordstrap 1-1/4” CC105 applied with Belt Type (Looped) 3 Straps for each steel strap (6 per layer)CT32 PN Pneumatic TensionerTapex 1-1/2” 125WXXH Belt Type (Looped) 2 Straps for each steel strap (4 per layer)Southern Strapping 1-1/4” TY2AW 105 Belt Type (Looped) 3 Straps for each steel strap (6 per layer)Complete Packaging Systems CPS125 with Belt Type (Looped) 2 Straps for each steel strap (4 per layer)Ladder Type Buckle G5-HDB12CComplete Packaging Systems CPS105 with Belt Type (Looped) 3 Straps for each steel strap (6 per layer)Ladder Type Buckle G5=HDB10C

Non-Metallic Strapping - Doorway ProtectionGIS: 743 – Issued: April 2015

25” wide or larger = 2 Steel Straps per layer24” wide or smaller = 1 Steel Strap per layer

Non-Metallic Straps as a substitution for 1-1/4” x .031” Steel Strap Restricted to ten feet doors

Non-Metallic StrappingDoorway Securement

Non-Metallic StrappingHanger Methods

T-Strap Hangers H-Strap Hangers Strap Loop Hanger

Non-Metallic Strapping Drum & Tote Securement Applications

• AAR - Methods I-1, I-2 and I-3 • Cordstrap & GatorSTRAP• Grade 4 Strapping• Metal and Plastic Drums• 40’ Containers• Specific HazMat Approvals

• AAR - Method I-4• Cordstrap• Grade 7 Lashing Securement

System• Drums and IBC’s • 40’ Containers• Non HazMat Approval

Open Top ApplicationsLashing