Load Control and Restraint Load Bars

Load Bars are robust, practical load-restraint components designed for securing cargo within transportation vehicles such as box vans.

Simark Engineering offers a versatile range of these bars—both in steel and plastic—available in varying sizes and designs to meet diverse operational requirements.

Rigid Load Bars

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Rigid Heavy-Duty Load Bars

BR001: Constructed from steel, measuring 40 mm × 40 mm with a 4 mm wall thickness. These bars are engineered for strength and durability, ideally suited for confinement of cargo within box van bodies.

Offered in standard bright zinc plating and can be supplied up to 2,500 mm in length—or custom-cut to your exact specifications.

BR009 / BR011: These variants are slightly broader at 60 mm × 40 mm, with either 3 mm (BR009) or 4 mm (BR011) wall thickness.

Sprung Shoring Bars

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Sprung (Expandable) Shoring Bars

Engineered to fit snugly and offer flexible load containment, these spring-loaded variants adapt to varying widths:

Steel Round Expandable Shoring Bars:

BS001: Steel, round, expandable design

BS002: Steel, round, sprung-loaded

Aluminium Round Sprung Shoring Bar:

BS003

Square Design with Handling:

BS007: Heavy-duty square, steel, with handles

BS011: Heavy-duty square, aluminium

Load Bar Cups

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Load Bar Cups

Designed to complement load bars and integrate with load tracks, these cups provide anchoring and stability:

C005 / C006: For 40 mm × 40 mm bars, to fit 1806 track
C013 / C014: For 60 mm × 40 mm bars, for 1806 track
C017 / C018: For 60 mm × 40 mm bars with extra side lugs—designed to allow storage along the face of the track. Compatible with T001/T002 track.

E-Type Cups: Available in varying sizes to suit different universal tracks:

C021 / C022 (65 mm), C027 / C028 (50 mm), C029 / C030 (60 mm)

Additional brackets for decking and narrow aisles: C044, C045, C046

Retention Brackets

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Retention Brackets

Simark Engineering’s Retention Brackets are essential accessories designed to secure and support load bars within vehicle load spaces. These brackets help maintain the position and stability of load bars, ensuring safe and efficient cargo restraint.

C044 – Light Duty Decking Bracket for 1806 Track: A lightweight bracket designed for use with the 1806 track system. Great for adding stable support for decking or boards used alongside load bars.

C045 – Light Duty Decking Bracket for E-type Universal Track: Functions similarly but is tailored for use with E‑type universal tracks, offering flexible compatibility.

C046 – Narrow Aisle Retention Bracket: Specifically designed for narrower spaces, this bracket ensures secure retention of load bars in tight or restricted loading environments.

Bar Storage Pockets

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Bar Storage Pockets

Simark Engineering’s Bar Storage Pockets are wall-mounted brackets specially designed for the safe and efficient stowage of load bars when not in use. Crafted in steel for durable support, these pockets accommodate both square and round load bars, providing a sturdy storage solution that keeps your load restraint equipment organised and accessible.

Available Models

The product page lists two variants:

SB001: Designed for 60 mm × 40 mm load bars
SB002: Compatible with 40 mm × 40 mm load bars

Both models are constructed from steel and are wall-mounted, making them ideal for keeping load bars neatly stowed and out of the way when not actively in use.