Product Description
Create clear pathways and elegant queues at your next event with Expo Hire's red velour barrier ropes. Each rope measures 1.5 metres in length and comes equipped with sturdy gold-plated end hooks. These ropes connect directly to our stanchion posts or wall brackets, forming a sophisticated crowd-control barrier. They are ideal for a variety of functions, from managing guest flow at busy exhibitions to defining VIP areas at prestigious events.
Planning Your Barrier System
When planning your barrier layout, consider the spacing between your stanchion posts. For a visually appealing and functional drape, we recommend calculating one post for every 1.2 metres of rope. This spacing allows the rope to hang with a natural, attractive sag. For a straight run of barriers, you will need one more stanchion post than the number of ropes you use. For more complex layouts, drawing a simple plan of your event space will help you determine the exact number of ropes and posts required.
Remember that these ropes are designed to work with our range of stanchion posts, available in both chrome and gold finishes to complement your event's aesthetic. You can hire these posts separately. The gold end hooks on the ropes are designed to fit the eyelets found on standard stanchion posts and wall-mounted brackets.
Versatile Applications for Your Event
These red velour barrier ropes with gold ends offer a touch of class and practicality for numerous event types:
- Red Carpet Arrivals: Guide guests and create a sense of occasion at gala dinners, award ceremonies, and film premieres.
- Exhibition and Trade Shows: Manage queues at registration desks, direct attendees to specific stands, and cordon off sensitive areas.
- Conferences and Seminars: Define seating areas, create walkways, or separate presentation zones.
- Festivals and Concerts: Demarcate VIP sections, control access points, or manage queues for amenities.
- Retail and Showroom Displays: Protect valuable displays or guide customer flow in a retail environment.
Setup and Delivery
Attaching the ropes is straightforward. Simply clip the gold hooks on each end of the rope into the corresponding eyelets on your stanchion posts or wall brackets. Ensure your wall brackets are installed at the same height as your stanchion post attachments for a consistent barrier line.
Our delivery service ensures your equipment arrives at your venue when you need it.
Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire — simply use our carriage calculator to find which of our branches is near to you. Tap your postcode in and it will confirm whether we cover that postcode, which of our 11 branches is closest to you, the cost for delivery from that branch, and any possible extra charges.
Once you have filled your basket and confirmed your delivery dates and postcode in the checkout, we will show you an itemised cost for delivery so you know exactly what you are paying for before you place your order.
Want to know when your delivery is coming? You can track your driver using our real-time maps on the day of delivery and collection. Simply enter your postcode and order number on our order tracking page and find out when our driver will arrive. We also send an automated text with a tracking link on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many stanchion posts do I need for a single rope?
You need two stanchion posts to support one rope. If you are creating a long barrier line, you need one post for every 1.2 metres of rope to achieve the recommended drape.
- What is the recommended rope drape for a professional look?
Calculate one post for every 1.2 metres of rope. This spacing creates a visible, professional curve between the posts.
- Are these ropes compatible with all stanchion types?
The clips fit all standard stanchion posts that feature eyelets. Check your posts have compatible attachment points before you order.
- Can I attach these ropes directly to walls?
Yes, you attach the gold clips to wall-mounted eyelet brackets. Ensure your wall brackets sit at the same height as your stanchion post attachments.
Technical
| Material | Velour |
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| Colour | Red |
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| Length | 1500 mm |
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| Weight | 0.6 kg |
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- 1.5m length with gold-coloured metal hooks
- Premium red velour fabric finish
- Ideal for professional crowd control and queues
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £6.60 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire perion of 3 Days you will be charged £1.10 per extra day up to day 7, £0.83 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.55 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £5.50 |
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| 2 | £5.50 |
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| 3 | £5.50 |
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| 5 | £7.70 |
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| 7 | £9.90 |
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| 14 | £15.68 |
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| 21 | £21.45 |
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| 35 | £31.08 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
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