What is Tensabarrier?
- In General
What is a Tensabarrier®

Tensabarrier is the name and registered trademark for the world’s first and original retractable belt queue management system. The full range of posts, belts, beams, bases, fixings and accessories form the most comprehensive choice anywhere in the world. Only Tensabarrier features the patented Tensator centrifugal braking system with anti-tamper locking tape ends.
In 2005 alone, Lawrence introduced 36 new technical enhancements to increase product strength, quality and performance.
Make the World’s Choice - Your Choice
While others may try to copy Lawrence designs and innovations, no one can duplicate the quality and unique materials built into every Tensabarrier System
Built into every Tensabarrier is:
- Maximum stability base options and fitting
- Uniquely interchangeable cassette unit.
- Patented centrifugal braking system incorporating twin high friction brake shoes with integral self-lubricating materials. Retraction mechanism tested to over 250,000 cycles.
- Anti-tamper safety tape end locking system
- Permanent dye sublimation transfer printed webbing option.
- Magnetic panic break and anti-tamper end options.
- Automotive quality standard components and materials.
- High stability monofilament polyester webbing in a choice
of 34 standard colors. 5000 N breaking strain webbing. - Texturized high carbon, high tensile steel constant torque spring mechanism.



