Anti-Tamper Device
The anti-tamper button on the cassette ensures the tape end remains securely attached, preventing accidental release.
Why Tensabarrier®?
Enhance Your Operations Through Strategic Space Planning
As the original retractable belt barrier invented by Tensator, Tensabarrier® guides customer flow, secures restricted areas, and maximizes space and profit potential.
Tensabarrier® – More Than a Barrier
Guiding and Improving the Customer Experience from Start to Finish
Webbing
Tensator® combines military-grade webbing with advanced dye-sublimation, allowing for vibrant, fully customized designs that won’t fade or peel.
Tensile Spring
Engineered with a constant force coiled spring and a ‘conditional edge,’ Tensabarrier® is built to reduce wear, stress fractures, and fatigue failure.
Tape End
Stamped with the trusted Tensabarrier® mark, we offer a wide range of tape end options tailored to your environment’s unique demands.
Trusted by Leading Brands Worldwide
Tensabarrier® Key Features
Core Benefits That Set Tensabarrier® Apart
Our originally patented braking system ensures a slow, controlled webbing retraction, helping to prevent accidents and enhance safety.
Our standard webbing belt length is 2.3 metres. Tensabarrier® belts use 0.89mm thick military-grade fabric, delivering superior durability over longer, thinner competitor belts.
Our heavy-duty zinc cassette is built to last, featuring robust metal splines that won’t crack or break—ideal for high traffic environments.
The optimal post height is specifically designed to prevent individuals from ducking under or stepping over the barrier webbing.
Backed by a two-year guarantee, Tensabarrier® posts deliver significantly greater strength than standard aluminium alternatives.
Turn Every Queue Into a Branding Opportunity
Custom Printed Webbing
Our high-quality dye-sublimation process ensures vibrant, long-lasting graphics on durable, military-grade fabric—perfect for logos, safety messages, directional signs, or promotional designs. Tailor your retractable belts to reflect your identity and enhance both functionality and visual impact.
Tensabarrier® Collection
From Safety to Style, Explore the Range and Versatility of Our
Innovative Solutions
Innovative Solutions
Wall Mounts
Easily section off out-of-service areas without using floor-standing posts.
Safety Solutions
Our safety plastic posts are durable, easy to move, and highly visible – perfect for outdoor use.
Post Storage
The Tensabarrier® Trolley stores up to 15 posts and features wheels for easy transport.
Tensaguide® Beam Banners
A beam and banner assembly can be effortlessly added to Tensabarrier® queue layouts.
Accessories & Signage
Upgrade your setup with functional accessories and signage to guide, inform, and organize.
Webbing Options
Our belts are made from thicker material and can be fully customized with colors and graphics.
Building Stronger Futures Together
Smarter Crowd Flow
Starts with Tensabarrier®
Enhancing Safety and Queue Efficiency in Every Setting
Tensabarrier® Guide
Discover the features, configurations, and customization options available.
Tensabarrier FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about Tensabarrier®
A Tensabarrier® is a premium retractable belt barrier system used to manage pedestrian flow, create queues, and restrict access in public or commercial spaces. Invented by Tensator® in the 1970s, it was the original product of its kind and has since become the benchmark for crowd control solutions globally
With over 40 years of proven heritage, Tensabarrier® continues to lead the way in retractable barrier technology, setting the benchmark for safety, quality, and performance. It features a uniquely patented slow-retract braking system, engineered to ensure the belt retracts in a controlled, measured manner, significantly reducing the risk of injuries caused by sudden whip-back.
Standing at an optimal height of 972mm, the post is specifically designed to deter individuals from ducking under or stepping over the webbing—enhancing both safety and flow management. The belt itself is made from military-grade fabric that is 25% thicker than many competitor alternatives, offering superior strength, resilience, and longevity even in demanding environments.
What truly sets Tensabarrier® apart is its universal base, which features the lowest leading edge on the market, making it exceptionally accessible, stable, and less likely to pose a trip hazard. Every unit is assembled with a high-torque drill, delivering a solid, secure construction that resists loosening or leaning, even with constant public use.
From airports to stadiums, Tensabarrier® is trusted worldwide for its unmatched combination of engineering precision, durability, and user safety—making it one of the most robust and reliable retractable barriers available today.
Tensabarrier® combines contemporary styling with inclusive functionality, making it a smart choice for a wide range of environments. A variety of base styles, post finishes, tape end configurations, and belt lengths allow you to tailor the barrier to suit your specific space. For added impact, custom webbing options are available—helping you reinforce your brand while managing queues effectively.
Freestanding Tensabarrier® posts offer an ideal solution for directing foot traffic clearly and safely through open areas. For tighter spaces or zones requiring temporary access control, wall-mounted units provide a space-saving alternative without blocking walkways. Both options deliver the same high-performance safety features and reliable durability you expect from Tensabarrier®.
Tensabarrier® solutions are fully customizable, giving you complete control over both form and function. Choose from a wide range of metal and plastic posts, available in various finishes—including custom vinyl wraps and powder coat paints. Pair them with standard or bespoke-printed webbing, multiple base styles, and different belt end configurations to create a barrier system tailored precisely to your brand, environment, and operational needs.