I-Beam Couplers

Please complete the following form to start your inspection.

*Note: All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Customer
Work Order
VIN
Assembly Area 1
Work By
Inspected By
Check print packet and parts for accuracy; parts and part count match print.
 
 
Check front bar and both I-Beam prints. **NOTE: this is a common problem - ALWAYS CHECK!
 
 
Layout bottom coupler plate.
 
 
Kingpin type and number; weld in.
 
 
Place I-Beam flattest side down.
 
 
Clean burn throughs - check for square.
 
 
The web-weld site to the rear of coupler. Wire HD holes are to the roadside of coupler.
 
 
Center longitudinal's as tacked square; place front bar loose, and plumb front bar with I-Beam stiffener on front.
 
 
Measure to print; tack in place.
 
 
Floor strips on I-Beam as shown on print.
 
 
Tack in toe braces, gussets and clips - weld out into position.
 
 
Flip bevel I-beam ends; weld plug holes.
 
 
Stamp curbside bottom 24" on center with trailers number.
 
 
Front floor strip or compressor bar welded to front bar using Compression Bar Jig and clamping to I-beam stiffener.
 
 
Flip.
 
 
Z-bars as shown, if applicable.
 
 
Weld front bar outside bottom of coupler plate; five (5) places, 3" welds.
 
 
Clean.
 
 
Record trailer number; Kingpin data and type and your "ANS" in log book.
 
 
Additional photos.
 
The process is now complete. TEAM LEADER SIGN-OFF.