Special
Handling Information
ULD Rules and Requirements
Introduction:
Unit loading devices (ULD) being offered under this program, that do not have
fork lift capabilities, must move on rollerized equipment.
ULD
Loading Requirements
Distribute the weight load of each unit evenly. This is of the utmost
importance. Even distribution can be achieved by the following procedures:
- 1.
Place heavy items at the bottom and toward the edges of the unit. Use
spreaders as necessary so that the floor loading limits are not exceeded.
Refer to section regarding Floor Loading Requirements.
- 2.
When there are several heavy pieces to be carried on a single pallet,
distribute them evenly both laterally and longitudinally.
- 3.
Place lighter items toward the centre and top.
- 4.
Stack cargo neatly.
- 5.
Arrange items so that the labels are easily visible to facilitate further
sorting.
- 6.
Follow any instructions on the package such as "This side up".
- 7.
While stacking cargo on pallets, interlock the tiers to provide stability
and to prevent movement of the outer packages when the net is being
installed.
Floor
Loading Requirements
The base of the Unit Loading Device is relatively thin and flexible. Highly
concentrated loads must not be placed on the base without sufficient load
spreaders so that the floor loading limits are not exceeded, as indicated in the
specifications of each ULD.
Determining
if a piece meets these requirements
The contact area or the portion of the base that rests on the base of the ULD
can be determined as follows:
1.
Flat Floor:
- a.
Inches: Multiply the length by the width and divide by 144 to give you the
number of square feet.
- b.
Feet: Multiply the length by the width.
2.
Slats:
- a.
Inches: Multiply the length by the width and divide by 144 to give you the
number of square feet.
- b.
Feet: Multiply the length by the width.
- c.
Multiply the value of (2a) or (2b) by the number of slats on the base.
Securing
cargo
Individual pieces of cargo - as defined below - which cannot be loaded solidly,
must be tied down to prevent damage to the container, aircraft or other cargo:
- 1.
Pieces with a density of 9.7 kg (20 lbs) per cubic foot or more.
- 2.
Pieces of a piercing or penetrating nature.
- 3.
Individual pieces weighing 226.8 kg (500 lbs) or more - there are specially
designed tie down straps for use in Unit Loading Devices. Contact your Air
Canada Cargo representa-tive for advice.
- 4.
Machinery, computers, etc., with protruding parts, must be adequately
protected when not crated. If the base requires forklift entries, please
ensure the upper surface of the base will prevent fork tynes from
penetrating. The lower surface of the shipment should be distributed evenly
over the base of the ULD as per the sections on ULD Loading Requirements and
Floor Loading Requirements.
Restrictions
- Commodities
listed in the I.A.T.A. Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Live
animals (except for live lobster and shellfish)
- Valuable
cargo
- Human
remains