Tensabarrier®

A Tensabarrier® Goes A Long Way

We are the inventor of the original retractable queuing barrier – setting the market standard for crowd control products.

Whether you want to manage your queuing space, or cordon off access to a restricted area, there will be a Tensabarrier® for your needs. Tensabarrier® allows you to enhance space, while reducing risks of costly accidents that could be caused within your business area.

Unlike competitor products, Tensabarrier® has an originally patented braking system that incorporates twin brake shoes. As a result, the webbing falls to the floor upon release before slowly retracting back into the stanchion. Tensabarrier® is one of the safest stanchions on the market and has been designed using the highest quality materials and extensive expertise.

Why Buy Tensabarrier® Posts?

Refined Belt Length

Other competitors offer longer belts, but this is only made possible by using thinner webbing, most commonly of lower grade, while keeping the same diameter post.

High Quality Manufacturing

Made from 0.89mm military grade fabric, the Tensabarrier® belts are thicker than other retractable stanchions, meaning it resists wear and tear for longer.

Optimised Design

The Tensabarrier® design has been refined over the decades to provide an optimum height.

Strong and Sturdy Steel

The Tensabarrier® steel post offers flexibility for colours and finish options while being stronger than typical aluminium posts.

Magnetic Technology

Patented locating mechanism for accurate concentric positioning of post to the floor plate ensures queue lines remain straight.

6 neodymium magnets are mechanically secured inside the base cavity with a screw fixing unlike lower-quality, glued-in solutions.

Tool-free installation as you secure the floor plate to site surfaces using a high-strength adhesive. Remove and re-locate without damaging the floor.

Bevelled edge of floor plate reduces trip hazard risk.

Safest Barrier on the Market

Safety First

Tensabarrier® is the safest retractable barrier on the market – our cassettes have the most unique braking system on the market the webbing retracts 2.5 seconds slower than its closest competitor; making it the safest solution for your customers.

Anti-Tamper Device

All cassettes have an anti-tamper tape end that prevents the webbing detaching accidentally from the post when pulled out and connected. This connects to all competitor products and is marked with the Tensator® stamp of quality, for instant brand recognition.

Tensabarrier Products

Metal Post Solutions

Tensabarrier® is the leading barrier on the market for durability and safety. It can be customised to a large range of colours and finishes, and can be specified with one of our many base options to suit your requirements.

Plastic Post Solutions

Tensabarrier® is one of the safest barriers on the market, and our plastic post range is ideal when posts need to be placed outside, or need to be portable and highly visible for health and safety purposes.

Wall Mounts

Tensabarrier® Wall Units are perfect for situations where you want a flexible retractable barrier without taking up any floor space. Great value stylish metal and plastic wall mounted barrier units also feature our patented braking system.

Webbing Options

Made from 0.89mm military grade fabric, the Tensabarrier® belts are significantly thicker than other retractable stanchions. We offer the optimum belt lengths which come in a variety of colours with full colour graphics.

Signage & Accessories

Whether you’re looking to engage with customers or add additional directional guidance to your Tensabarrier® posts, we have the accessories for all types of situations. From merchandising to safety, we have you covered.

Banner Solutions

Tensabarrier® banner solution offers a graphic representation of your brand or company messaging, whilst maintaining a rigid and clear crowd control solution to clearly define areas. Banners can come in a variety of colours with full colour graphics.

Let’s Work Together

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