Figure 7-5. Typical load of semitrailers on a flatcar with retractable hitches.

TM 55-2330-200-15-1

Figure 7-5. Typical load of semitrailers on a flatcar with retractable hitches.

7-7. Double-Decking of Semitrailers

crosswise between the gooseneck and trailer body.

Two such blocks should be placed at each end.

a. The M127, M172, M269, and M270 series

c. The double-decked trailers should be secured to

flatbed semitrailers, when reduced to their minimum

each other by 10 pair (5 or each side) of ties looped

height, can be double-decked on top of another in an

through the trailer stake pockets. Each tie consists

inverted position. The removed side, rear, and front

of eight strands of No. 8 gage black, annealed wire

panels or body cargo stakes should be properly

(fig 7-6). A substitute for this wire can be 3/8-inch

banded and can then be accommodated and secured

wire rope, attached in a complete loop in the same

on top of the lower semitrailer and/or car floor.

manner and secured with three 3/8-in. cable clips

b. For this type of load, hardwood separators (2-

in. x 6-in. x length-to-suit) should be located

(clamps).

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