Packaging Standards

Packaging Standard for:

AXLE, FREIGHT CAR (SIZE 7″ X 12″)

Number: AXL-2D
Dimensions (inches)
Height: 12.5  Width: 38  Length: 89.25
Std. Qty. 4
Gross Weight (LBS): 5400
Date: 6/2016
Revision:

Description:

Four axles are placed on two 2″ by 4″ boards, one located at each end in the wheel seat area. A board is also placed directly above each lower board for a total of four boards per bundle. A 1.25 non-metallic band is placed at the end of the bundle over the boards for a total of two non-metallic bands per bundle.
The boards of the second bundle are offset so that they may be alternated with and placed adjacent to those on top of the axles in the first layer. The second bundle is banded in the same manner as the first. The package is unitized by placing a 1.25″ non-metallic band around both bundles in the center of the axles. There are a total of five non-metallic bands and eight boards to teach two bundle package. To determine the height and weight of each two layer bundle (total 8 axles), multiply the above Height and Gross Weight Dimensions by two. Other sizes are included as 2A, 2B, and 2C.