| Required Aggregate W.L.L. ( lbs.kg) |
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| Min. # of Required Tiedowns to Meet W.L.L.* |
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| Actual Aggregate W.L.L. of Tiedown Systems Used ( lbs.kg) |
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| Min. # of Required Tiedowns to Meet Load Shape* |
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* Some states require a minumum of two binders regardless of length or weight.
Always select the higher of the two calculations
Refer to the North American Load Securement Standard for
full details on tie down requirements.
INDIRECT TIEDOWNS RESIST LOAD MOVEMENT BY FRICTION OF LOAD AGAINST THE TRUCK.
THE DOWNWARD FORCE OF THE TIE DOWN INCREASES THE FRICTION. INDIRECT TIEDOWNS
MUST MAKE AN ANGLE OF AT LEAST 30 DEGREES WITH THE HORIZON.
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IMPORTANT
THESE CALCULATORS ARE MATHEMATICAL TOOLS ONLY. ALL
CALCULATIONS AND DECISIONS MUST BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
A QUALIFIED PERSON. |