Keep loads secure during transport with this professional-grade Ratcheting Cargo Bar, engineered for fast and reliable load containment inside fixed-bodied vehicles, trailers and shipping containers without anchor track systems installed. Designed for commercial transport environments, this adjustable aluminium cargo stay bar delivers exceptional strength, durability and ease of use for everyday haulage and logistics operations.
Manufactured from heavy-duty yet lightweight aluminium, this ratchet cargo bar features a forged rack and pin tensioning system with integrated safety catch, allowing quick installation and secure locking between vehicle walls. The adjustable length range of 2.3m to 2.6m makes it suitable for a wide range of vans, rigid trucks, box trailers and ISO containers.
High-grip rubber end pads provide strong contact against smooth surfaces, helping prevent slipping and reducing cargo movement during braking, cornering and transit vibrations. With a 600kg safe working load limit evenly distributed across the bar, this cargo restraint system is ideal for securing palletised freight, parcels, retail goods, roll cages, furniture and general cargo.
This bespoke made-to-order cargo bar is manufactured for demanding transport applications and provides a simple, cost-effective solution for improving vehicle load safety, reducing damaged goods and maintaining professional transport standards.
Optional hooped brace attachments are also available to increase the contact surface area against loads for enhanced cargo containment.
Important: Please measure the internal width of your vehicle or trailer before ordering to ensure compatibility with the 2.3m to 2.6m adjustable range. Alternative bespoke sizes are available upon request.
Specification
- Product Type: Ratcheting Cargo Bar / Cargo Stay Bar
- Material: Heavy-Duty Aluminium
- Adjustment Range: 2.3m – 2.6m
- Minimum Retracted Length: 2.3 Metres
- Maximum Extended Length: 2.6 Metres
- Safe Working Load Limit (WLL): 600kg Evenly Distributed
- Tensioning System: Forged Rack & Pin Ratchet Mechanism
- Safety Feature: Integrated Safety Catch
- End Pads: Heavy-Duty Rubber Grip Pads
- Suitable For: Vans, Trailers, Box Vehicles & ISO Containers
- Finish: Corrosion Resistant Aluminium Construction
- Manufacturing Type: Bespoke Made-To-Order
- Delivery Lead Time: 3–5 Working Days
Uses
- Securing palletised freight during transport
- Preventing load movement in vans and trailers
- Cargo containment in rigid vehicles
- Freight separation inside shipping containers
- Securing roll cages and loose goods
- Furniture and appliance transportation
- Warehouse and distribution deliveries
- Courier and logistics vehicle load restraint
Benefits
- Lightweight aluminium design for easy handling
- Strong forged ratcheting mechanism for secure tensioning
- Adjustable size fits multiple vehicle widths
- Rubber grip pads prevent slipping on smooth surfaces
- Reduces risk of cargo damage and load shift
- Improves driver and road safety
- Quick to install and remove
- Corrosion-resistant for long-term commercial use
- Suitable for professional haulage and logistics fleets
- Bespoke sizing options available
Industries
- Transport & Haulage
- Logistics & Distribution
- Courier Services
- Warehousing
- Retail Deliveries
- Manufacturing
- Freight Forwarding
- Vehicle Fleet Operators
- Furniture & Removals
- Shipping & Container Transport
FAQs
What is a ratcheting cargo bar used for?
A ratcheting cargo bar is used to secure loads inside vans, trailers and trucks to help prevent freight movement during transportation.
What vehicles can this cargo bar be used in?
This cargo stay bar is suitable for fixed-bodied vehicles, trailers, box vans and ISO shipping containers with internal widths between 2.3m and 2.6m.
What is the weight capacity?
The aluminium cargo bar has a 600kg safe working load limit when the weight is evenly distributed across the bar.
How does the ratcheting mechanism work?
The forged rack and pin tensioning system allows the bar to be securely extended and locked into position using the ratchet handle and safety catch.
Why are rubber pads fitted to the ends?
Rubber grip pads improve traction against smooth vehicle walls and help reduce slipping during transport.
Are custom sizes available?
Yes, bespoke cargo stay bars can be manufactured to suit different vehicle widths and applications.
Can hooped braces be added?
Yes, additional hooped braces can be fitted to increase the contact surface area against the load for improved containment.
Is this suitable for heavy-duty commercial transport?
Yes, this cargo bar is specifically designed for professional haulage, logistics and commercial transport environments.
