Ancra Safe: Innovation for Health, Safety, & Smarter Cargo Control
At Ancra Cargo, safety has always been at the core of what we do. From design and materials to field performance, our goal has never been just “secure the load.” Our goal has always been “secure it in a way that protects people, prevents injury, and keeps operations efficient.”
That’s why we’re launching Ancra Safe, our ongoing initiative focused on injury prevention, improved ergonomics, and safer product technology.
Each of our Ancra Safe products addresses specific pain points for drivers, loading teams, safety managers, and everyone else in the cargo securement sector.
Why We Created Ancra Safe
We don’t just create products that control cargo. From design to production, our products are manufactured with the end users’ comfort and security in mind. When we create our products, we focus on:
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Reducing Strain & Injury: Many incidents on the job don’t come from catastrophic events but from cumulative strain, poor leverage, awkward postures, cold or wet environments, or tools that require excessive force.
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Improving Efficiency: Tools that are easier to use speed up loading, reduce fatigue, and lower the chance of mishaps. That means less downtime, fewer claims, and more consistent performance.
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Enhancing Product Safety Features: Built-in design features (better handles, better ratchets, reverse-action tensioning, etc.) help minimise misuse, overexertion, or accidental damage.
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Long-term Cost Savings: Injury, recovery, workers’ compensation, staff turnover: all of these exact costs over time. Safer tools cost more up front, but prevent costs later.
Ancra Safe isn’t a single product but a philosophy and product line extension. It’s about integrating safe design thinking into all our cargo control solutions.
Ancra Safe Products: What They Deliver
Our collection of Ancra Safe products is designed with an emphasis on their features that promote health, safety, and injury prevention.
The 50mm x 9m Reverse Action Handle Ratchet Tie-Down Strap (50000-12-RM) reduces the risk of injury through an ergonomic ratchet design. It requires less force to use and eliminates awkward leverage.
The 50mm x 9m Reverse Action Long Handle Ratchet Tie-Down Strap (50000-12-RL) features a combination of industrial strength webbing and durable hardware. Its reverse action ergonomic ratchet design puts less tension on the muscles.
The F Series Steel Cargo Lok Bar with Handle (49439-30) has a lever handle design that eliminates strain and injuries for easier operation. Its lightweight design offers easier handling without compromising strength.
The 7.3mm-10mm Ratchet Load Binder with Folding Handle (LB0302-FH) is a durable choice that provides a way to gradually and seemingly effortlessly tighten or loosen the chains holding down your load.
The Toss N Tie (50409-10PK) simplifies the cargo securement process while greatly reducing potential damage or injury that could happen when throwing a heavy-duty tie-down hook over the entire load.
The Ancra Corner Protector Tool (50451-11) is designed to help users easily and securely place corner protectors on cargo containers. There’s no need to take your feet off the ground, which eliminates the need to climb on risky ladders.
Combating Injury, Improving Efficiency: Why Ancra Safe Matters to You
- Lower Injury Risk: Fewer sprains, strains, back injuries, and wrist/shoulder issues from overexertion.
- Higher Morale & Well-Being: Workers feel cared for; less fatigue means better performance and less turnover.
- Cost Savings: Reduced compensation claims, fewer lost workdays, and less maintenance of damaged tools or cargo.
- Operational Efficiency: Faster, easier securement means less time per load, better consistency, and less rework.
What Makes Ancra Safe Different
Ancra Safe is more than just putting a label on our products. These are the features and design principles that make it special:
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Ergonomics First: Handles, levers, ratchets, and tools are designed so that actions are more natural, less force-intensive, and safer even when gloves, cold, or constrained space are factors.
- Improved Tension & Control Mechanisms: Reverse-action ratchets, tension-limiting hardware (so you can’t overtighten), and immediate feedback in the design so the user “feels” when optimal tension is reached.
- Lighter but Strong Enough: Our engineers use materials and designs to manage the weight so tools are easier to manipulate but still meet the required strength/WLL specs.
- Durability & Reliability: A safer tool is one that doesn’t fail; that means better materials, better hardware, and better testing. Our products feature WLL labels, durable design, robust hardware, and clear instructions.
Ancra Cargo: Our Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Brand Trust
Choosing Ancra Cargo means choosing decades of experience, rigorous testing, and trust.
Since 1969, Ancra Cargo has been innovating in material handling, airline, transport, and industrial sectors. Our design and engineering knowledge is deep from decades of setting the cargo control industry standard in terms of quality and reliability.
Each of our cargo control products is tested for load, wear, and fatigue. We make sure that our hardware is built to withstand real-world rigors. Each product undergoes significant quality control and assurance to deliver the strength and reliability that’s expected from us.
When we’re creating our products, we listen to drivers, fleet managers, safety officers, and loading staff to understand what causes strain, what slows them down, and what leads to injury. Ancra Safe is built around that feedback. It’s the real-world users who shape our products.
We’re continuously improving, and more and more Ancra Cargo products will be added to the Ancra Safe line. We’ll provide the data, specs, and usage guidelines for each product to ensure transparency and information.
Let’s Talk Safety Today
If you manage a fleet, oversee safety, or are a driver or operator who spends your day securing loads, Ancra Safe is for you. Look for the badge when selecting Ancra Cargo products.