Reconditioned Shipping Container Door Opening Tool – OPNBar V3

A genuine OPNBar Version 3 for less. Reconditioned OPNBar tools are customer returns or lightly used demo units. Each one is inspected, cleaned, refurbished and tested to our working standards before it ships. Any cosmetic wear is minor and doesn't affect performance, and you get the same deep-mouth container leverage bar at a lower price.

What "Reconditioned" Means

• Inspected for cracks, bends and wear
• Cleaned and refurbished to full working condition
• Tested before shipping
• Minor cosmetic marks possible; performance is unaffected

Features

• Large, deep mouth fits standard and rubber-sleeved container door handles
• More bend around the mouth for clearance and wider compatibility across container doors
• Extra center grip for control when applying force
• Door handle extender: adds leverage to open and close stiff, rusted or iced-over shipping container and trailer doors
• Extension-ready: designed to work with upcoming OPNBar extensions
• Made in the USA by SCS International

How to Use It on a Shipping Container Door

1. Start with the right-hand door. On standard containers it overlaps the left door, so it opens first.
2. Lift the locking handles out of their retainers.
3. Seat the OPNBar's mouth over the handle, pushing it down as far as it will go.
4. Pull the long end of the bar with steady force, using your legs and body weight rather than your back. The lockrods turn and the cams release.
5. Remove the bar and swing the door open while standing to the side, in case cargo has shifted against the door.

To close, swing the door shut, seat the bar on the handle and push it back into its retainer. The same steps work on truck trailer doors. For every handle type, the extension and the 5th wheel hook, see How to Use the OPNBar. For more tips, including iced-over doors, see our complete guide to opening a stuck shipping container door.

See It in Action

New or Reconditioned?

Want it brand new? Get the new OPNBar V3 or the Camo Green edition. Need a 5th wheel hook? See the V4 or V5.

Product Details

Reconditioned OPNBar tools are built for demanding container and trucking operations, and they're a smart way to get a genuine OPNBar while saving money.

Specifications

• Brand: OPNBar
• Model: Version 3 Large & Deep Mouth
• Condition: Reconditioned (inspected and tested)
• Manufacturer: SCS International
• Weight: 3 lb
• Length: 24 in
• Material: Steel
• 5th wheel release hook: No
• Made in the USA

Designed With Operators in Mind

Trucking, cargo and insurance companies lose billions of dollars a year to operator injuries, and about half of all trucking injuries are sprains and strains. OPNBar tools are designed to let you use leverage instead of jerking on stuck doors, latches and hitches by hand, to help reduce strain on your back and shoulders.

Official OPNBar instructions: How to use the OPNBar Version 3

Ergonomic Design

The OPNBar is designed around the way your body moves when you open a stiff container door. It extends the door latch handle, so you can use a steady pull from your legs and body weight instead of jerking the handle with your wrists and back. Watch the OPNBar ergonomic trucker tool in use:

FAQ

How do I open a shipping container door that's stuck?
Seat the OPNBar's mouth over the door latch handle and pull on the long end of the bar. The extra length gives you more leverage, so you can turn the lockrods with a steady pull instead of yanking the handle by hand. For a full walkthrough, see our guide to opening a stuck container door.

Will it fit handles with rubber sleeves?
Yes. The large mouth fits over rubber-sleeved handles, so you don't need to cut the sleeve off.

Does the V3 have a 5th wheel release hook?
No. Earlier versions offered it as an option, but the current V3 is a door-focused bar. If you need the hook, choose the V4 (optional hook), the V5 or the V2 New Angle Bend (both have it built in).

Safe Use

• Use the OPNBar for container latches and other intended leverage tasks. Don't use it as a pipe extension on wrenches or tools not designed for that force.
• Inspect the tool for wear, cracks or damage before each use.
• Wear gloves, eye protection and proper footwear.
• Make sure the bar is securely seated before applying force, and don't exceed safe force limits.

The user assumes all risks of improper use. The manufacturer and distributors are not liable for damage, injury or loss caused by misuse. See our full Company and Products Disclaimer.