How to Use and Install L-Track and L-Track Systems
L-Track, also known as Logistic Track or Airline Track is a versatile tie-down system consisting of aluminum rails, fittings, and straps used to secure a range of cargo. This style of cargo track gained popularity in the airline industry as a method to secure seats to the floor of the aircraft. The narrow, low profile rail design and multiple openings for fittings make it ideal for securing everything from motorcycles and ATVs, to smaller boxes and odd-shaped cargo.
L-Track Video Library
We field a lot of questions about L-Track Systems, such as: How do I install L-Track? or What’s the difference between L-Track and E-Track? There is a lot of great articles on L-Track and E-Track on the US Cargo Control Blog, but we’ve also compiled some of our how-to and other informational videos from our YouTube page here in one convenient library. While we hope these videos will answer many of your questions, please feel free to contact our team if you need additional assistance.
How to Install L-Track in a Truck Bed
L-Track Fittings
L-Track vs. E-Track
How to Use L-Track Single Receivers as Truck Bed Tie Down Anchors
How to Install L-Track in a Pickup Truck Bed / How to Tie Down a Dirt Bike in a Truck
Be sure and check out these helpful links too:
- How to strap a motorcycle/motorcycle tie-down procedure/tying down a motorcycle
- How to tie down an ATV using ratchet straps
- How to Use a Ratchet Strap
Types of L-Track
There are several styles of L-track to choose from, depending on your application.
Standard L-Track
Standard L-Track is our most popular style of L-Track because of its versatility to secure a wide-range of cargo. It's available in a wide range of sizes, so it's easy to customize your airline track system to meet your needs.
It is suitable for both surface and flush-mounted installations.
Aircraft Style L-Track
Aircraft Style L-Track features a square profile, similar to our Standard L-Track, but is made from a stronger, high-quality grade 6351.
This makes it ideal for applications requiring more strength than what regular aluminum L-Track provides.
Angled L-Track
Angled L-Track features sloped edges, making it easier to roll items such as motorcycles, ATVs, utility carts, and other wheeled-objects over the tie-down track.
Angled L-Track is for surface mounted applications.
Recessed L-Track
Recessed L-Track is also known as Flanged L-Track and is designed for flush-mount installations.
This flush-surface benefit makes it ideal for applications where wheeled-items are rolled over the track.
L-Track Fittings
A wide range of L-Track Fittings and Accessories help make airline track so versatile. Most fittings are designed to be placed at any point along the track to create an instant and secure tie-down point. All our L-Track can accommodate both single stud fittings and double stud fittings making it easy to create a tie-down system customized to your needs.
Tie-Down Straps for L-Track
While some of our L-track kits include tie-down straps, we sell a huge variety of ratchet straps and cam buckle straps in our Ratchet Straps & Tie Downs category. If you still don’t see the strap you need for strapping down a motorcycle, ATV, lawnmower, etc., custom straps are also an option. We manufacture our straps in house, so a custom order is cost-efficient and quick to ship from our centrally-located facility. No minimum quantities are required. Learn more about our custom straps here: Custom Ratchet Straps.
