TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 35-A (New-10-1968) (Concluded)
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULL OR HALF-SIZE, CROSSWISE, EMPTY, DOUBLE DECKED-GONDOLA
CARS
WITH WOOD OR STEEL FLOORS, SECURED WITH PNEUMATIC, DUNNAGE, RUBBER, RE-USABLE TYPE
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
K
4
2 in. x 8 in. x 8 in. lumber. Locate on the bottom side of Item "L" and nail with four 12-D nails.
L
2
8 in. x 8 in. lumber, length equal to inside width of car. Locate one against each end of car. Load
the Conex containers against each Item "L" towards the center of the car.
M
2
Fiberboard sheet, 48 in. x 48 in. Locate as shown between the Conex containers and pneumatic
dunnage mattresses.
N
1
Inflatable pneumatic dunnage, rubber, re-usable type, 48 in. x 48 in. Locate the pneumatic
dunnage bag in void space between Conex containers at the center of the car, positioned
midway between top and bottom tiers and at center width of these tiers. Inflate to 3 psi. air
pressure. Check air pressure during inflation to prevent over inflation as well as to ensure
proper inflation of 3 psi.
O
8
Each to consist of four strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Locate at adjacent lifting lugs
of first and second containers and the third and fourth containers from each end of the car.
Pass the wire through the adjacent lifting lugs of the lower containers and attach to the lading
strap anchors on each side of the car.
P
2 required for
2 in. x .050 in. high tension band. Locate as shown. Staple to Item "R."
ea. 2 half-size
containers.
Q
2 required for
Edge protector. Position under Item "P" at lower edge of container.
ea. Item "P."
R
2 required for
Strapping board, 2 in. x 6 in. x load width In length. See Sketch "B."
ea. 2 half-size
containers.
Note.-Items "P" through "R" only required with half-size containers.
Maximum space between the Conex containers at the center of the car must not be greater than 16 inches.
Sixteen full size or thirty-two half-size containers may be loaded in a 52 foot 6 in. long gondola car.
See General Rules 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 14 and 15 for further details.
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