Lightweight Steel Tarps

What you will find here

This section lists 1 lightweight steel tarps. Prices currently range from $239.99 to $579.99 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use lightweight steel tarps for flatbed and step-deck freight, lumber, steel, coil and machinery loads and drivers who tarp every day. Measure from the deck to the top of the load — your drop should match or exceed that height.

How to choose lightweight steel tarps

Measure the load height to choose the drop, the load width plus two drops for the tarp width, and the load length for the number of tarps. Then choose the fabric weight: 18 oz for durability, 14–15 oz or parachute fabric to save weight.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Match the tarp to the load. Tall loads need lumber tarps, low loads steel tarps, coils coil tarps.
2. Measure the drop. The side panel should reach the deck so it can be strapped at the D-rings.
3. Pick the fabric weight. 18 oz for durability, 14–15 oz or parachute fabric to save weight.

Before you buy

• Measure load length, width and height before choosing a size.
• Confirm the drop reaches the deck so the tarp can be strapped at the D-rings.
• Count the straps or bungees you need — one per D-ring is a good rule.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 1 product $100 to $500. 1 of 1 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Use edge protectors on sharp corners before tarping.
• Strap at every D-ring row and re-check at your first stop.
• Patch small cuts early with a repair kit.

Reading the option tables

Every product page in this section has a full table of options. Each row is one size, length, fitting or pack quantity you can order, with its own US dollar price and stock status. Use the table to compare prices across sizes before you click through — the cheapest listing price is often for the smallest size or single pack, so check the row that matches what you actually need.

Products to compare

• 14 oz Airbag/Parachute Fabric Heavy Duty Steel Tarp — from $239.99

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.

Terms explained

• Drop — the side panel that hangs from the top of the load toward the deck. Match it to the load height.
• Fabric weight (oz) — the weight of one square yard of coated fabric. 18 oz vinyl is the heavy-duty standard; 14–15 oz and parachute fabric are lighter to lift and fold.
• D-ring rows — rows of tie-down points along the tarp sides so it can be strapped tight against the load.
• Finished size — the measured size after hemming, which can be slightly smaller than the cut size.
• Grommets — reinforced eyelets along the edges for bungees or rope.
• Flaps — end panels that close off the front or rear of the load against wind and road spray.