Pipe & Drape Crossbars & Support Arms

Pipe & drape crossbars & drape supports

Crossbars — also called drape supports — are the telescoping horizontal bars that span between two uprights and carry the drape. Because they telescope, a single set covers a range of booth and backdrop widths, so you're not buying a separate bar for every size. Our WENTEX telescopic drape supports are black powder-coated steel and slide onto standard WENTEX uprights for a tool-free, rattle-free setup.

Telescopic spans

WENTEX drape supports come in three adjustable ranges so one crossbar fits many jobs:

• 3–4 ft — table skirting, low dividers, and narrow booth sections.
• 4–6 ft — mid-width backdrops and registration walls.
• 6–10 ft — full booth walls and wide backdrop sections.

How many crossbars do I need?

You need one crossbar per section, and one more upright than you have sections, because the middle uprights are shared:

Number of uprights = number of crossbar sections + 1.

A 20-ft-wide backdrop built from two 10-ft sections uses two crossbars and three uprights (with three base plates). For a full walkthrough, see our Pipe & Drape Hardware Guide and the Sizing & Buying Guide.

Building a complete system

Crossbars are one of four core parts — pair them with uprights, base plates, and drapes to build à la carte, or start with a complete pipe & drape kit sized to work together. Keep a swivel-pin replacement part or two on hand to keep a rental fleet show-ready.

Frequently asked questions

What is a pipe and drape crossbar?

A crossbar (or drape support) is the telescoping horizontal bar that spans between two uprights and carries the drape panel. It adjusts to fit a range of widths, so one bar covers many booth and backdrop sizes.

What sizes do the crossbars come in?

WENTEX telescopic drape supports come in 3–4 ft, 4–6 ft, and 6–10 ft adjustable spans. Each telescopes within its range, so you set the exact width on site.

How many crossbars do I need for a backdrop?

One per section. Divide your total width into sections, use one crossbar per section, and one more upright than sections (the middle uprights are shared): uprights = sections + 1.

Do the crossbars fit my uprights?

WENTEX telescopic drape supports slide onto standard WENTEX uprights for a tool-free connection. If you're mixing brands or unsure, send us your setup and we'll confirm compatibility.

Not sure what you need? Request a quote or call (877) 371-3847, Mon–Fri 9–5 ET, and we'll spec the exact crossbars, uprights, bases, and drape for your setup.