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The two ends of the cotton tape are passed through the top hole of the seal card from back to front.

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# SEALING & REVITING

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# What are the  sequence of activities for booking
of goods by railways ?
Submission of Forwarding Note
Payment of WDRF/e-RD.
Allotment & Supply of Rake/Wagons.
Placement of Wagons.
Loading of wagons.
Payment of Freight Charges.
Generation of RR
Riveting of Wagons.
Sealing of Wagons.
Despatch of Rake by on duty SM/Train Manager/LP.

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# Seal Card

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# SEAL CARD TIED  IN THE EYELETS DOORPARCEL VAN DOOR

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# Objectives of SEALING

1. The object of sealing a wagon is
to localize theft.

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# When Sealing to be Done ?
2. After completion of loading, covered wagons are closed, bolted and secured with 5 rivets &
 finally sealed.

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# Sealing process – Supervision
3. Sealing is done under the supervision of a responsible railway official.

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# Types of Sealing
Sealing is of two types:
1. Wax seal    &
2. Lead wire seal.

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# Material required for Wax sealing.

 Seal card,
 cotton tape,
station seal,
wax,
match box and lamp.

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# Procedure:
1. The cotton tape is passed through the eyelets of the wagon doors and knotted.
2. The two ends of the cotton tape are passed through the top hole of the seal card from back to front.
3. The two ends are then passed through the bottom hole from front to back.

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4. Each end of the tape is passed separately from the two middle holes on the seal card from back to front and knotted.
 5. Hot wax is applied on the top of the knot and on the seal card.
6. Station seal is applied to give a clear impression on the wax.
7. The two ends of the tape should trail at a length of 1-½ inches from the knot.

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# Precautions:
1. Wagons containing explosives and other dangerous goods, dry grass should not be sealed with wax seal.
2. The station seal should remain in the safe custody of the station master.

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# Lead wire sealing: Material required:

 Seal card,
wire,
lead tablet,
pliers.

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# Procedure:

1. The wire is passed through the eyelets of the wagon doors.
2. The two ends of the wire are passed downwards through the groove in the side of the lead tablet.
3. A loop is made to take the seal card.

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Precautions:  Wire lead seal are used on wagons loaded with explosives and other dangerous goods.
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4. The wire is passed upwards through the second groove of the lead tablet.
5. The lead tablet is firmly pressed with pliers to make a clear impression on the lead tablet.
6. The end wire is allowed to a length of 1½ inches from the lead tablet

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RIVETING

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# Objective of Riveting
The object of riveting of wagons is
to prevent theft.

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# When Riveting to be done?
1. As soon as loading is completed, doors of covered wagons should be closed, bolted, secured and riveted under the supervision of the loading clerk.
2. Partially loaded / unloaded wagons waiting for completion of loading / unloading must be riveted at night.

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