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Flat rack twistlock

TLA-ACC-FRTL-01
3D on request

Flat rack stacking cones/twistlocks for locking 20ft or 40ft containers together on flat racks; spring-indexed every 90° via stainless steel spring; SWL 40 000 lbs tension / 30 000 lbs shear (MBL 80 000 lbs / 60 000 lbs).

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Specifications
MaterialSteel body with stainless steel spring
Load RatingSWL 40 000 lbs (18.1 t) tension / 30 000 lbs (13.6 t) shear — MBL 80 000 lbs (36.3 t) / 60 000 lbs (27.2 t)
Dimensions114.3 mm W × 146 mm H
Weight3.63 kg

Load ratings are as published in the TLA 2026 catalogue. Site-specific ratings and certification: on request.

Features
  • Zero clearance between corner castings when in use
  • Spring-indexes every 90° via a stainless steel spring for fast alignment
  • Locks 20 ft or 40 ft containers together on a flat rack
Typical applications

Flat rack container securing; coupling containers on flat rack wagons for rail and road transport.

Description

A stacking cone/twistlock purpose-built for flat rack service, giving zero clearance between corner castings once seated and indexing every 90 degrees via a stainless steel spring for quick, repeatable alignment when coupling 20 ft or 40 ft containers on a flat rack.

Downloads & CAD

⬇  Download the datasheet (PDF · draft A)

◫  Request the 3D model (STEP) — WhatsApp engineering

◇  Technical drawing — included in the datasheet above.

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