Pop-up walls, Display walls, Display systems
Magnetic pop-up or rail-mounted: differences in assembly
A magnetic pop-up wall and a strip-based system differ in assembly time, the number of people needed to set up and how the graphic is fixed. Below we compare models from the Maxi Expo range.
Assembly time
POP UP walls (e.g. the Curved POP UP 3×3 in a case, the Straight POP UP 3×4 in a case) can be set up in a few minutes. In the Black Pro Magnetic, the magnetic bar fixing speeds up display preparation. In the 3M strip system, the panels first have to be fitted with self-adhesive tape.
- POP UP models can be set up in a few minutes
- The Black Pro Magnetic has magnetic bar and panel fixing
- 3M strips need to be stuck to the PVC panels
Number of people needed for assembly
How many people you need depends mainly on weight. A wheeled case and set-up in a few minutes make the job easier. The Black Pro Magnetic frame weighs 6–7.5 kg. A complete Curved or Straight POP UP set in a case is 25–29 kg, and the same system with lectern 35–38 kg, which matters when assembling alone.
- A wheeled case makes transport and set-up easier
- The heavier the set, the harder it is to work alone
- The Black Pro Magnetic frame weighs 6–7.5 kg
- The Black Pro Magnetic with lectern weighs 31 kg (3×3) and 34 kg (3×4)
Graphic durability and stability
Graphic durability and stability depend on the fixing type and the parts used. The range includes PVC panels (POP UP wall panels, set of 6, 78 × 240 cm). 3M strips, especially the 75 cm bottom one, stiffen the lower part of the panels. In Black Pro Magnetic systems, magnetic bar and panel fixing reduces the visibility of fixings on the graphic side.
- PVC panels measure 78 × 240 cm
- The 75 cm bottom strip stiffens the lower edge of the panels
- Magnetic fixing reduces the visibility of fixings
- Graphic stability depends on a complete set of panels and strips
Assembly steps: magnetic and strip systems
The assembly steps differ in the details. In magnetic systems (e.g. Black Pro Magnetic Pop Up 3×3, Black Pro Magnetic Pop Up 3×4) the pop-up mechanism has magnetic bar and panel fixing, which makes fitting them simpler. In systems based on 3M strips, the self-adhesive 3M tape must be stuck to the panels before hanging them on the frame.
- Magnetic: set up the frame and fit the panels with magnets
- Strip-based: prepare the panels and stick on the 3M strips
- The POP UP structural bar measures 70 × 8 × 6 cm and weighs 0.8 kg
- Preparing the front panels requires fitting the strips
Practical tips for choosing a system
The Black Pro Magnetic stands out with its magnetic bar and panel fixing and a lectern on selected models. 3M strips (available in 67, 70 and 75 cm lengths) make fitting PVC panels easier and can be used as an add-on. Compare the 70 × 8 × 6 cm structural bar with your existing frame.
- For looks, choose the Black Pro Magnetic with magnets
- When you need stiffening, add the 75 cm bottom strip
- Make sure the structural bar fits your frame
- Before ordering panels, check they are compatible with your wall
Frequently asked questions
Can a pop-up wall be set up by one person?
POP UP models (e.g. the Curved POP UP 3×3 in a case, the Straight POP UP 3×4 in a case) can be set up in a few minutes, and the wheeled case makes transport easier. The set in a case weighs 25–29 kg, and with lectern 35–38 kg. The frame alone is 6–7.5 kg, so the panels, strips and lectern account for most of the weight.
Which system better protects the graphic from damage?
Magnetic fixing (Black Pro Magnetic) reduces the visibility of fixings on the graphic side, which improves the look. 3M strips, especially the 75 cm bottom strip, stiffen the lower edge of the panels, which supports graphic stability and tension.
Do 3M strips fit magnetic systems?
Yes. The range includes self-adhesive 3M POP UP MAGNETIC strips in 67, 70 and 75 cm lengths, designed for the POP UP MAGNETIC frame.