Stuffing/ pre-loading of multipurpose bogie (MPB)
- Equipment must be checked for any damages, such as broken wheels, distorted support areas and moving parts.
- Lashings to be applied according to case-by-case assessment, in a symmetrical pattern.
- If using roll- lash or span-set, proper corner protectors must be used to save the lashing from being cut by sharp edges.
- Depending on cargo type, rubber mats and/ or wood dunnage must be placed in-between cargo and turntable.
- Tipping/tilting motion of turntable, relative to the cargo, must also be prevented by dunnage/support or by lashings. For heavy cargo, it is preferred to use jack-ups or similar between platform and ground
- The cargo must be secured from sliding (all directions), rotation and tipping on both bogies. Full weight of cargo must be considered in each bogie’s securing arrangement.
- Before start of stuffing/con-vanning, locking device of fifth wheel must be verified closed and locking pin engaged. Visual control should be done before any movement of bogie is performed. Pull-test by tug-master or forklift can be done to ensure properly locked.