Delivery equipment
winch
A winch is a mechanical device that pulls in or lets out a rope or cable on a drum. On a tilt-bed truck, a winch pulls a container up onto the bed or lets it slide down to the ground in a controlled way.
Why it matters
The winch is the key part of a tilt-bed delivery. It controls the container as it slides on or off the bed. Operators inspect the cable, drum, brake and controls often, since a failure can drop or damage a box. Cable wear and kinks are a common hazard. A common mistake is to run a winch at the edge of its rating or to pull at a bad angle. Another is to leave a worn cable in service because it still works. Follow the maker's inspection schedule, replace worn parts and train drivers. Record each inspection. Keep people clear of the cable line.
Read: Container delivery equipment: Tilt-bed, roll-off, side-loader, and crane trucks
Definition source: en.wikipedia.org
Related terms
tilt-bed truck
A tilt-bed truck has a bed that tilts down toward the ground. A winch pulls a container onto or off the bed. It places a 20 ft or 40 ft container on the ground without a crane or forklift. It is the most common delivery truck in portable storage.
roll-off truck
A roll-off truck is a truck with a cable hoist and tilting rails that pulls a container or dumpster onto its frame and rolls it off. Roll-off trailers also exist. Some operators use them to move storage containers. It is common in waste hauling and some container work.
skid
A skid is a steel runner or base fitted to a container so it can be towed, dragged or slid across a yard. Quick-attach skids bolt to the box. Oilfield skids are a heavier, full version. The word also has other uses in trade.
container jack
A container jack is a portable lifting device that raises one end or corner of a container. It lets crews lift a box off the ground, level it or slide wheels or skids under it. Hydraulic jack sets are common.
delivery access
Delivery access is the space and route a truck needs to reach the drop spot. It includes the road, driveway, gates, turning room and overhead clearance. XCaliber Container gives a guide of about 10 feet of width on each side of the container and 13 feet of overhead clearance.
gravel pad
A gravel pad is a prepared base of crushed stone or gravel placed on the ground for a container to sit on. Conexwest calls a compacted gravel pad one of the most practical base options for many storage containers because it improves drainage and is generally easier to install than concrete.
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