Buyers Products Cargo Control
Cargo control hardware from Buyers Products for flatbeds, trailers, vans and dump bodies: forged D-rings in 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch, stake pocket D-rings, recessed and surface mount rope rings, steel and aluminum E-track in 10 foot sections, 2 inch E-track ratchet tie-downs and rubber tarp straps sold by the carton. Most D-rings are drop forged and zinc plated, with bolt-on or weld-on mounting brackets, and the stake pocket versions install in a standard trailer pocket without welding. Absolute Autoguard is a Buyers Products dealer in Winnipeg and ships across Canada, usually within 7 to 10 business days.
Cargo control parts that anchor to the truck, not just the load
Most cargo control problems start at the anchor point, so this collection is weighted toward the hardware that gets welded or bolted to the body: forged D-rings with brackets, stake pocket D-rings, recessed rope rings and E-track. Buyers Products makes the D-rings in 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch material diameters, in plain, zinc plated and stainless finishes.
This is a sub-collection of the Buyers Products catalogue. Tarp systems that use the same tarp straps and hooks are in tarp systems.
Shop cargo control by type
Forged D-rings and mounting brackets
Bolt-on 1/2 inch forged D-rings are the flatbed standard; 3/4 inch and 1 inch rings take heavier chain, and the extended 1 inch ring stands proud of the deck for easier hooking. Rings are sold with weld-on mounting brackets or as bare rings. The American made angled 1 inch forged D-ring is the one to use where the pull is not perpendicular to the deck.
Stake pocket D-rings for trailers
A stake pocket D-ring drops into an existing trailer stake pocket and locks with a bolt, giving a rated tie-down point without welding on an aluminum or painted deck. Buyers offers 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch forged stake pocket D-rings, zinc plated, with the 1/2 inch version carrying a 2-1/2 inch inside diameter.
Rope rings
Recessed rope rings sit flush in a deck or side rail so nothing catches on them; surface mounted versions bolt on top. They come in light duty 1/4 inch forged with a 2-hole stainless bracket, standard zinc plated with plastic bezel, and heavy duty recessed with a non-plated weldable bracket.
E-track, fittings and tie-downs
Steel E-track comes in 10 foot black sections, in horizontal and vertical patterns; aluminum E-track is offered in 10 foot sections with pre-drilled mounting holes. Match it with 2 inch by 16 foot E-track ratchet tie-downs, E-track rope rings and the trimmer spool for cutting track to length.
Tarp straps and eye bolts
Rubber tarp straps are sold in 15 inch and 31 inch lengths by the carton of 50 or 100, for dump tarps, mesh covers and load covers. SAM eye bolt kits to fit Boss snow plows are grouped here by the collection rule; they are plow hardware, not load control.
Common applications
Flatbed and deck-over trailer builders weld in recessed rope rings along the rails and bolt D-rings to the deck at chain spacing. Landscaping and construction contractors use stake pocket D-rings to add tie-down points to an equipment trailer without drilling. Cargo van upfitters run vertical E-track behind shelving and horizontal E-track on the floor so a load can be strapped anywhere along the wall.
Why buy Buyers Products cargo control here
- Forged, not cast. Every D-ring in the collection is drop forged, and the material diameter is stated in the title (3/8, 1/2, 3/4 or 1 inch).
- Finish and mounting stated. Zinc plated, stainless or non-plated weldable, bolt-on, weld-on or stake pocket, all in the title.
- Trailer-length track. E-track is sold in 10 foot sections in both steel and aluminum, plus the fittings and trimmer spool to finish the job.
- Carton quantities on consumables. Tarp straps ship in cartons of 50 and 100.
Choosing the right cargo control hardware
Decide first whether you can weld to the deck. Steel decks take weld-on brackets; aluminum and painted decks call for bolt-on or stake pocket rings. Match the ring diameter to the chain or strap hook you use: 1/2 inch rings suit most 5/16 and 3/8 inch chain hooks, while 3/4 and 1 inch rings are for heavier chain. Measure the stake pocket opening before ordering pocket D-rings. If you are not sure what fits, contact us with your year, make, model and configuration.
Common questions
What are stake pocket D-rings?
Stake pocket D-rings are tie-down rings mounted in a plate that fits inside a standard trailer stake pocket and bolts in place. They add anchor points to a flatbed or equipment trailer without welding or drilling the deck.
Bolt-on or weld-on D-ring?
Weld-on brackets are the strongest and cleanest option on a steel deck. Bolt-on rings are the choice for aluminum decks, wood decks and any body where you do not want to grind and repaint.
Is aluminum E-track strong enough for a cargo van?
Aluminum E-track is the usual choice inside vans because it is lighter and does not rust; it takes the same fittings as steel track. Use steel track on trailers and open decks.
What size tarp strap do I need?
Measure from the tarp hook to the anchor with the tarp tight and choose a strap 20 to 30 percent shorter so it stretches under tension. Buyers straps are stocked in 15 inch and 31 inch lengths.