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Plastic End Caps for E-Track

Once you’ve installed your e-track, be sure to add plastic end caps to the horizontal tracks. The smooth black plastic creates a clean, finished look and not only prevents cargo, clothes, hands, and feet from catching on the metal ends, it also protects the metal e-track from abrasions.

Plastic end caps for etrack can be used on the walls or floors, but they are designed to fit horizontal E-track only.

To install, be sure to loosen the track slightly to ensure a good fit, add the end cap and then re-tighten the fasteners to secure .

Our E-track endcaps are designed to fit the following horizontal E-track:

• 2′ Painted E-Track
• 2′ Galvanized E-Track

• 5′ Painted E-Track
• 5′ Galvanized E-Track

• 8′ Painted E-Track
• 8′ Galvanized E-Track

• 10′ Painted E-Track
• 10′ Galvanized E-Track

Check out this installation video for more information:

L-track and E-track: Which tie down system is right for you?

Trying to decide whether L-track or E-track is the best choice for your tie-down needs? It depends on where you’ll be installing it.

image of aluminum L-track — L-track (also sometimes called “airline track”) in aluminum

Generally, the narrow width of L-track works great for installing on the walls or floor of a pickup truck bed. L-track is available in an
aluminum or a black painted finish. Lengths include 6″, 12″, 24″, and 48″.

image of galvanized e-track — E-track in a galvanized finish

The wider width of E-track makes it a good choice for installation inside an enclosed trailer or on the floor of an open trailer. It’s available in horizontal and vertical styles and in a galvanized or a green painted finish. Lengths include 2′, 5′, 8′, and 10′.

Both L track and E track are incredibly strong and versatile, but traditionally there are more straps and fittings available on the market for E-track. L-track (also sometimes known as airline track) is gaining in popularity, so more and more accessories are becoming available.

Charlie explains in more detail in the video below.
We’ve also added videos about how to install Etrack and how to install L track.

How to install E-track:

How to install L-track:

How to Install E-Track

Once you’ve decided on vertical or horizontal e-track, and a galvanized or painted finish, it’s time to choose fasteners to attach to the track. Choose fasteners based on the surface to which you are mounting. Check out the video for more tips, and links to fasteners below.

For installing E-track on wood:

Hex head wood screw pack:

#14×3/4” Hex Wood Screw Pack
Item number: ETHEXWSPACK34

#14X11/2” HEX Wood Screw Pack
Item number: ETHEXWSPACK15

For installing E-track on metal:

Self-taping metal screws:

11/2” hex screws with self drilling tip
ETHEXSDPACK15

2” hex screws with self drilling tip
ETHEXSDPACK2

For through-bolting:

Hex bolt with nut and washer:

11/2” hex bolt nut & washer
ETBOLTPACK15

2” hex bolt nut & washer
ETBOLTPACK2

How To Insert an E-track Fitting into an E-track Rail Section

For more information or to buy the items shown in this video, click on the links below:

E-track fittings are easy to insert and remove from etrack sections:

1.) Hold the fitting at a downward angle while pulling up on the locking pin using your index finger.

2.) Insert the lowered end of the fitting into the E-track and then lower the opposite end. Once the fitting is in place, release the pin and the E-track fitting is securely fastened.

3.) To remove the fitting, pull the release lever and lift the fitting out at an angle.

US Cargo Control has a variety of E-track fittings and E-track straps for sale. If you have questions about any of our E track products, our customer service specialists are ready to help- call us at 866-444-9990 from 7-5 CT, Monday – Friday.