Bagged Commodities in Closed Cars.

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gle purpose of preventing physical contact between two

(4) Moisture damage.

types of containers.

b. Contamination and snagging. Contamination

and snagging can be prevented by application of the

f. Compliance with general rules. The weight

principles mentioned in paragraph 3-67c(2).

distribution requirements of the general rules in AAR

circular 42F will be complied with when loading mixed

c. Prevent chafing. Chafing against car wall can

loads in cars, using the separation or segregation

be controlled by loading the bagged commodities away

methods or procedures.

from the car wall in a "pyramided layer" buildup (fig 3-

18A). Tight loading and proper floor protection will

3-72. Bagged Commodities in Closed Cars.

prevent chafing in the lower layers. Jamming or

a. Types of damage. The types of damages which

wedging of bags in the doorway area can be prevented

can occur to bagged products are-

by installation of proper doorway protection or by setting

back the load at least a half a bag length from each door

post, continuing through the doorway area interlocking

(2) Snagging of bags on car walls, floors, and

the bags in a pyramided layer pattern or by the retaining

in doorway areas.

paper method (B and C, fig 3-18).

(3) Chafing.

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