Ancra’s Cobra Winch Baris a flatbed tool available in combination box end model. The Cobra Bar can be used to quickly release tension on chain binders.
The Cobra Bar hook design provides multiple contact points that increase the stability of the winch bar during operation.
Photo: Ancra Cargo
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Ancra Cargo's new patent-pending Cobra Winch Bar expands on Ancra’s winch bar line with a new hook tip design.
The Cobra Bar features a “cobra head” design. This spanner-style winch bar provides secure engagement with the winch, according to Ancra. The strategically crafted bend on the bar enables the cobra head to navigate into challenging and hard-to-reach areas when securing loads.
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The strategically crafted bend on the bar enables the cobra head to navigate into challenging and hard-to-reach areas, facilitating efficient securement processes.
Photo: Ancra Cargo
The tool's hook design provides multiple contact points that increase the stability of the winch bar during operation. The hook design also prevents the bar from slipping off the winch cap.
Te ergonomic design maximizes the bar’s leverage on the winch, making it safer and more effective, according to the company.
Key Features of Ancra's Cobra Winch Bar:
Hook design provides multiple contact points that provides stability of the winch bar during operation
Hook design prevents the bar from slipping off the winch cap
Will not roll over when pressure is applied or elongate holes in winch cap
Bent to allow easier use on step decks
Ergonomic design maximizes the bar’s leverage on the winch
Box end easily releases tension on chain binders. Note: This tool is not to be used as a cheater bar to tension chain binders.
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