Shoring Poles and load bars create a rigid mechanical divide within the box van vehicle to prevent the load from moving. They locate into anchor track which will be preinstalled in one or more horizontal strips on the vehicle walls. The most popular anchor track sections have a series of 25mm diameter round holes along their length. This is where the spigot end of the spring-loaded shoring pole will locate into a single hole, heavy duty load bar cups use two holes in the track for extra security. E track is also a popular fitment, this is a wider section than standard anchor track, it features a keyhole shape in the section with a 25mm round hole in the centre. Spring loaded poles locate into this hole, load bar cups and decking beams are available to fit the keyhole shape too, here is an example Decking Beams from TensysDirect
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It’s important that that the load is evenly distributed across the length of the bar to prevent any point loading. Poles/bars should be fitted as close to the load as possible to prevent any possible travel.
Shoring poles are all spring loaded, the round profile version comes in 5 sizes to suit a range of track-to-track dimensions. When choosing the length required, carefully measure from the face of the track on one side to the other, Record this dimension and select the corresponding option that is closest. Shoring poles have a range of adjustment with a series of holes in 50mm increments. Adjustment can be by push button or by knocking out and replacing a roll pin when the desired length is set. Some versions may feature a nut and bolt to allow adjustment. To allow for the compression in the spring we recommend setting the pole around 100mm wider than the recorded track to track width. A heavy-duty square version is also available as an upgrade from the round version, for ease of handling and installation this version is fitted with two handles.
If you need something more substantial than spring loaded poles, we recommend load bars and cups. These consistent of a pair of load bars cups, and a rigid beam that can be a 40mm x 40mm or a 60mm x 40mm section. Cups have a bar on one side and a clip on the other. On the back of the cups there are forged studs which locate into the holes in the anchor track. There are two types, one fits 25mm round hole anchor track, the other fits E track and comes in 3 different pitches to suit the different keyhole spacings. To determine which one is best measure from the centre of one hole to the other. Load bars are used to retain heavy wheeled loads such as supermarket roll cages and stillages containing liquids. Load bar cups are installed in line on opposing sides of the vehicle, the rigid load bar slides under the bar on one side then drops into position on the other with the clip preventing the bar from being released. To remove the bar simply lift the clip and reverse the process used for installation.
Check out our range of shoring poles, load bar cups and beams here Shoring Bars from TensysDirect
For extra security internal box van straps can be used in conjunction with shoring poles and bars too Lashing Straps from TensysDirect