Updated on 07/31/2024

5 Top Alternative Uses for E-Track Rail Systems

In this blog post, we will share some of our top 5 favorite alternative uses for E Track Rail Systems. Our goal is to share with you some alternative places that you normally wouldn’t expect to use e-track rail systems inside of and we hope you find some new methods to get the most out of your e-track. Let’s begin.

What Are E Track Rail Systems?

E Track Rails are made from heavy-duty steel materials with a minimum 50,000 psi yield and are available in several finishes including galvanized or powder-coated black. E Track allows you to use e-track fittings and e-track accessories along the e-track rail system to provide you with the ideal spot to secure your cargo. E Track also is available in optional Horizontal E Track Rails or Vertical E Track Rail sections.

E Track is sold in either 5-foot or 10-foot sections that can be combined to the length of your dry van, moving van, enclosed trailer, or even around the house for DIY projects and making the most out of the available room in garages. E Track can be installed by using your preferred method of choice such as screws or bolts and once secured you can use a wide selection of various e-track fittings to help make the most out of the e-track rails.

Some of the popular e-track accessories can include anything from rope tie-offs, e track straps, and e track fitting with d-ring which converts your traditional tie-down straps with hooks to be compatible with e track systems to name a few.

Where Can I Use E Track?

E Track is commonly used in dry van trailers, enclosed trailers, and moving vans. However, the possibilities to use e-track in alternative applications are nearly endless. Let’s begin with our top 5 favorite uses for e-track rails to make everyday life easier.

1). E Track For Garages

Garages were originally designed to store cars and not much else. In the average household today, however, that is not often the case. Everything that doesn’t have a place in the house finds its way to the garage.

Gardening tools, sports equipment, lawnmowers, and everything else that is normally scattered throughout the garage can finally have a place of its own with E track! Simply install a piece of horizontal E track on an open wall and purchase some hook attachments or other compatible accessories depending on your application and your garage can be clutter-free in no time.

Not only can this make the most out of the available space inside of the garage but it can also prevent wasted time looking for what you need. Rakes, Shovels, and weed trimmers can all become at risk of tipping over and causing damage when stored in locations with higher foot traffic. By using e-track accessories you can rest assured that these items remain safely latched in place.

2). Pickup Truck Beds

Most standard pickup trucks have very few places to attach cargo control hardware such as ratchet straps and tie-downs. This creates a problem for anyone who is trying to haul bigger loads in their truck bed. Without the proper amount of tie-downs, transporting large items can be extremely dangerous.

E track eliminates that problem! One five-foot section of E track has 30 attachment slots, and the 12 gauge high-strength steel construction ensures that the load you are securing is only moving if you want it to! Motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bikes, and lawnmowers are great examples of things that can be safely and securely tied down with the help of E track!

3). Household Sheds

Most sheds are fairly small and cramped for space, but our vertical E-track systems create a solution to this common problem. Four columns of vertical E track, paired with wood beam sockets can be used to create a second layer in your shed.

Simply place a sheet of plywood across the 2×4s that are placed in the wood beam sockets and a whole new level can be added! Multiple levels can be added depending on the size of your shed! Horizontal E track can also be used to organize tools and equipment, allowing you to make the most out of the space in your shed.

4). Barns

One place where you may not think about e-tracks being used is in a barn. Time is money in most industries, but especially farming. Farmers have a very limited time to get their fields ready, and tracking down tools and other various items should not be a priority.

E track is the perfect way to stay organized and make sure that your time is well spent on the things that matter! An organized workspace can greatly improve the efficiency of any project you might have going!

5). Construction Sites

The uses for E Track and E Track Accessories on a job site are virtually endless. Horizontal E track can be used to secure ladders, lumber, drywall panels, shovels, and countless other items that are normally left lying on the ground.

E-track is not only an organizational tool but a safety tool as well. High-powered equipment and tools must be in their proper place or else serious injury could be caused so it is important to keep them all organized! E track can tidy up any job site save time and money and make things more efficient for everyone involved!

Safety Tips For Using E Track Systems

When using E track it is important to remember that the E track plate is only as strong as whatever you have it mounted to. Be careful not to overload the plate with weight, as this could cause them to separate from the wall.

Another important thing to do is make sure that the E track fittings themselves are properly secured into the rails. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to both the item being stored and anyone who happens to be nearby! Always give your e-track attachments a second check before moving on.

E Track Accessories

E Track is such a versatile tool because of the large variety of attachments that are compatible with E track systems. There are traditional e-track tie-downs that can be used to secure a load to a wall or floor or wood beam sockets that can be used to create multiple levels in your truck or trailer.

No matter the situation, e-track accessories are a dependable and easy way to secure your load and maximize your available space!

Where Do I Buy E Track?

Trucking Depot has a wide selection of E-track bars, e track straps, and e-track accessories available on our website. We are dedicated to placing the right product in your hands for your specific needs so custom orders are available.

If you can’t find what you are looking for or would like to place a custom order, give us a call at 800-444-0956 and one of our expert customer service representatives would be happy to help you!