Are E-Tracks that are Zinc Coated Steel Resistant to Rust

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I am wondering if they make etrack in stainless steel. I want to add some to my opoen ATC trailer. I am afraid the zinc etrack will rust. I would prefer to use stainless steal. Please

asked by: Gordon L

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Zinc coated steel is the only e-tracks we carry, like part # E19148. Unfortunately, we don't carry stainless steel. However, the zinc coating is designed to resist rust and corrosion as well. And these have been used on trailers that leave them exposed the elements and they still get great reviews

expert reply by: Charles S

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You can definitely install the galvanized steel e-track on your trailer that has a galvanized steel floor, as really the only potential issues are when installing e-track on dissimilar metals. So you can absolutely install any of the following…

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I'd recommend through bolting the e-track into the available cross members under the trailer floor. You'll want to fasten the e-track to the floor in between those points, but the fasteners you'd use and how many of them will depend on…

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For your Aluma 6810 HBT trailer, I recommend the Erickson Horizontal E-Track - Zinc Coated Steel - 2,000 lbs - 5' Long - Qty 1 #E19148 along with the E-Track Backing Plate - Zinc Plated Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide #e96RR. This will save…

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If it were my trailer I would fasten the E-Track to the support beams under the trailer, either the side to side one or front to back ones, by going all the way through those support beams. E-Track like #E19148 is zinc-coated steel and since the…

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Zinc plated screws are going to be the best option for use with aluminum to resist galvanic corrosion. This corrosion you are referring to is from two dissimilar metals reacting so you want to use the most similar metals when installing your E-track…

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On an 4 foot long section of E-track #EM19147 and 2 screws every 16 inches that is a total of 6 screws in the aluminum frame. This most likely will not get you near the capacity of the E-track. I recommend bolting through the aluminum frame so that…

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When installing the etrailer Horizontal E-Track part #e65VR we generally use a rubber material that is generally used as a liner in garden ponds as an isolator for the two dissimilar metals. It is easy to cut into strips and place under the full…

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You can use Master Lock #ML389DAT for coupler #CTA-280. Another option is to use a latch lock so that the latch cannot be opened. Most latches, if they can accept a lock, will take a 1/4 diameter pin such as #e98888 or #3008.

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Answer 9

While we do have separate E-Chocks available like the #EM09162, they require E-Track rails like the #e65VR. Unfortunately, the E-chocks with the E-track slots are only available with the #EM98CV tie-down kit. There is also no way to substitute the…

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Answer 10

I would recommend using the galvanized lag bolts you refer to. Due to the thickness of the floor, I do not think it would be necessary for all the lag bolts to go through the flooring and bolt to the frame, but having the 4 at each end and two in the…

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You'd want to use a backing plate like part #e96RR when installing the e-track like the part #E19148 and there isn't a crossmember you can attach to.

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The Erickson Horizontal E-Track part #E19148 is zinc plated using a current of electricity, not galvanized with a zinc coating. This will hold true for all of the e-tracks. I called my contact at Erickson Manufacturing just to be certain.

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