What Is the EZ Connect Modular Display System?

The EZ Connect modular display is an aluminum tube frame display system built around a push-button snap connector mechanism that allows individual frame panels in widths from 2ft to 10ft to assemble without tools, stand independently, or connect side-by-side to create wider multi-panel walls. The system covers three distinct top profile shapes — straight, curved, and slanted — and supports single-sided and double-sided pillowcase stretch fabric graphics that slide over the assembled frame and zip closed at the base.

Within the modular displays category, the EZ Connect system is the most portable and operationally straightforward format available — the entry point into genuine modular display capability for brands transitioning from retractable banner stands and fixed-width pop-up displays. It is also the format that experienced exhibitors choose for accent panel positions, aisle markers, and counter-area branding within larger exhibit environments built around more substantial modular systems.

Understanding how to choose between the available display formats in the modular category — including when the EZ Connect is the right choice and when a heavier system serves the exhibit objective better — is the subject of our comprehensive resource on how to choose a trade show display, which walks through every decision variable in plain language before you commit to a system.

How the Modular Tube Frame Works

The structural foundation of every EZ Connect tubular display is an aluminum tube frame assembled from standard component sections using a push-button snap connector system. Understanding the mechanics of each component helps set accurate expectations for setup, configuration, and long-term use.

Frame Components

Each EZ Connect display frame consists of five core structural components:

• Top crossbar — a width-specific horizontal tube in the selected top profile shape (straight, curved, or slanted), spanning the full display width at the top of the frame.
• Bottom crossbar — a width-specific straight horizontal tube spanning the full display width at the base of the frame.
• Two 3-section 64-inch vertical poles — the left and right uprights of the frame, each assembled from three sections that connect end-to-end to achieve the 90-inch (7.5ft) standard frame height.
• Bottom crossbar L-shape connectors — right-angle connectors that join the bottom crossbar to the base of the vertical uprights.
• Single feet (34mm or 56mm) — the base stabilizers that attach to the bottom of the vertical uprights and support the freestanding frame. Each foot includes two mounting points: one for freestanding single-panel use and one for side-by-side panel connection.

Push-Button Snap Connection

Every joint in the EZ Connect frame uses the same push-button snap mechanism. A spring-loaded button on the male end of each tube or connector compresses when inserted into the female receiver of the adjacent component and clicks audibly into a pre-drilled hole to lock the joint. Releasing any joint requires only pressing the button and pulling the components apart. No tools are required, no threading mechanisms are involved, and no separate connector hardware can fall out or be misplaced between shows. The complete frame for a 10ft single-panel display assembles from this mechanism alone in under 10 minutes for an experienced exhibitor.

Standard Frame Height

All EZ Connect single-frame displays share a standard height of 90 inches (7.5ft) and a depth of 18.75 inches. This consistent height across all widths and top shapes means that EZ Connect panels of different widths placed side-by-side will always align at the top and base, maintaining a clean combined silhouette across any multi-panel wall configuration.

Three Top Shapes: Straight, Curved, and Slanted

One of the most distinctive practical advantages of the EZ Connect display system is its availability in three distinct top profile shapes. The top shape determines the silhouette of the display — the line visible at the top of the graphic face when viewed from the front — and is one of the primary visual differentiators between EZ Connect displays in the same exhibit environment.

Straight Top

The straight top crossbar creates a horizontal line at the summit of the display. This is the most versatile top shape in the EZ Connect range: it aligns cleanly with adjacent panels in multi-panel wall configurations, it does not create a directional visual suggestion that would conflict with symmetrical brand graphic layouts, and it is the most compatible with standard exhibit drape heights at convention center venues. The curved vs. straight display comparison on our blog covers the decision factors between these shapes in detail, including when each serves specific brand graphic designs and booth footprints most effectively.

Curved Top

The curved (round) top crossbar creates a gentle arc at the summit of the display, adding visual movement and a sense of upward reach to the display silhouette. The curved top draws the eye upward and creates a more dynamic visual profile than the straight top at the same width and height. It is particularly effective for brand graphics that incorporate circular or flowing design elements, and for booths where the display silhouette needs to create visual distinction from the flat-top displays of adjacent exhibitors.

Slanted Top

The slanted top crossbar creates a diagonal line at the summit of the display, rising from one side to the other. The slanted top creates the most directional visual suggestion of the three shapes — it implies movement and guides the viewer’s eye along the diagonal. It is effective as a design statement for brands that communicate energy, momentum, or forward movement through their visual identity, and is often used as an accent panel shape within a larger exhibit environment where the slanted profile creates visual contrast against adjacent straight-top panels.

Width Range: 2ft Through 10ft

The EZ Connect modular display system covers five standard widths, all at the standard 90-inch height. Each width is available in all three top shapes and in both single-sided and double-sided configurations, creating a matrix of options that covers every practical single-panel display requirement from the narrowest accent position through the full width of a standard 10×10 trade show booth back wall.

• 2ft wide — Display size: 24″ W × 90″ H × 18.75″ D. The narrowest standard format, suited for tight column placements, aisle-end accent positions, and supplementary branding within an existing exhibit structure. All three top shapes available in single and double-sided at $237–$248.
• 3ft wide — A compact format that fits in tabletop and small event contexts, or serves as an entry-level backlit or non-backlit accent panel within a larger 10×10 booth layout.
• 5ft wide — Display size: 60″ W × 90″ H × 18.75″ D. The most versatile single-panel format in the EZ Connect range. At 5ft, the panel works as a standalone tabletop event backdrop, as a primary display in small booth spaces, and as the building block for 10ft and 15ft side-by-side wall configurations. All three top shapes available in single and double-sided at $316–$339.
• 8ft wide — A practical width for booths larger than a standard 8-foot table event space, or as a primary backwall display in 8×8 and 10×10 inline booths with side space left for counters. Single-sided at $565; double-sided at $610.
• 10ft wide — Display size: 120″ W × 90″ H × 18.75″ D. The flagship single-panel format, filling the back wall of a standard 10×10 trade show booth from boundary to boundary. Single-sided at $598; double-sided at $678.

Single-Sided vs. Double-Sided

Every width and top shape combination in the EZ Connect display system is available in single-sided and double-sided graphic configurations. The choice between them is straightforward when you know where the display will be placed and how it will be viewed.

Single-Sided EZ Connect Display

Single-sided displays carry a custom-printed fabric graphic on the front face, with a white fabric back panel included as standard. The white backing reflects light forward to maximize brightness on the front graphic face and prevents the internal frame from creating visible shadow lines through the fabric. Single-sided is the correct choice for any placement where the display will be positioned against a wall, drape line, or exhibit backwall where the rear face is not visible. It is also the more economical choice for exhibitors who do not need graphic coverage on both faces.

Double-Sided EZ Connect Display

Double-sided displays carry fully printed custom fabric graphics on both the front and back faces. This configuration serves any placement where both faces are visible: open-floor event environments, island booth configurations, aisle-center placements, lobby or corridor installations where foot traffic passes on both sides, and retail floor activations where the display is positioned away from any wall. The double-sided option is typically priced $11–$80 more than the equivalent single-sided format depending on width, reflecting the cost of the second custom-printed graphic panel.

The Pillowcase Stretch Fabric Graphic System

The graphic system on all EZ Connect tubular displays is a stretch fabric pillowcase that slides over the assembled frame from the top, stretches evenly around all four sides to the base crossbar, and zips closed underneath. The pillowcase system is the fastest graphic installation method in the modular display category and requires no tools, no channel-pressing hardware, and no graphic tension adjustment during or after installation.

Dye-Sublimation Printing

All EZ Connect fabric graphics are produced using dye-sublimation printing on stretch polyester. Dye-sub ink bonds at the molecular level with the polyester fiber, producing colors that are permanently stable, immune to cracking or peeling under repeated handling, and consistent across the full graphic surface from edge to edge. The fabric has precisely enough stretch to pull smooth across the frame face and remove any shipping wrinkles without distorting the image or causing visible color shifts at the edges under tension.

Template Size and Bleed

Each width has a specific template dimension that includes bleed for the pillowcase installation. The 5ft display uses a template of 60.75″ × 89.5″; the 10ft display uses a template of 121″ × 89.5″. Files should be submitted at 150 dpi at final output size in Adobe RGB or sRGB color profile. Production time is 3–4 business days from proof approval, with free ground shipping included on all orders within the contiguous United States.

Graphic Replacement

Because the graphic is a separate pillowcase from the frame hardware, replacing the creative requires only sliding the old graphic off the frame and sliding the new one on. The frame is completely unchanged. For brands that run seasonal campaigns, attend multiple shows with different messaging, or need to refresh creative between exhibit seasons, graphic-only replacement is the most cost-efficient creative update option in any display category — a fraction of the cost of purchasing a new complete display.

Side-by-Side Modular Configurations

The defining modular capability of the EZ Connect display system is the dual-mount foot design that allows any two or more panels to connect side-by-side without any additional connector hardware. Each frame foot includes two mounting points: the standard mounting point that secures the foot to the base of the upright in freestanding single-panel mode, and a second mounting point that accepts the adjacent panel’s foot when two panels are placed side-by-side. When the shared foot connects both adjacent upright bases simultaneously, the panels are aligned and stabilized at the base junction without any crossbars, brackets, or supplementary connectors.

Common Side-by-Side Configurations

• Two 5ft panels = 10ft wall: Two 5ft panels side-by-side create a 10ft wide continuous display at 90 inches tall — filling the back wall of a standard 10×10 inline booth with a single coordinated or split-panel graphic design.
• Three 5ft panels = 15ft wall: Three 5ft panels create a 15ft wall for a 10×15 or 10×20 inline booth, with three independent graphic panels that can carry either a single coordinated panoramic design or three separate brand messages.
• Two 10ft panels = 20ft wall: Two 10ft panels create a continuous 20ft illuminated wall for a 10×20 inline booth — the largest wall configuration achievable with standard single-frame EZ Connect panels.
• Mixed widths: A 10ft center panel flanked by a 5ft panel on one or both sides creates an asymmetric wall layout that works well in peninsula booth configurations or L-shaped exhibit footprints.

Each panel in a side-by-side configuration maintains its own independent freestanding stability, its own separate graphic, and its own independent shipping and storage footprint. There is no combined shipping case required for multi-panel configurations — each panel ships and stores independently and is assembled into the combined wall at the venue.

Multi-Panel Kits: Kit I and Kit E

In addition to individual single-frame panels, the EZ Connect display category includes pre-configured multi-panel kits that package the hardware for wider wall configurations into a single purchase.

Kit I: 10ft Single-Sided Modular

The 10ft EZ Connect Single-Sided Modular Kit I is a pre-configured kit designed for exhibitors who want a complete 10ft modular display solution in a single order. The kit combines the frame hardware for a full 10ft display with a matching single-sided custom fabric graphic, packaged together with the carry case for a complete setup. Kit I is positioned for exhibitors who want the 10ft format’s full booth-width presence in the fastest possible single-purchase path.

Kit E: 20ft Single-Sided Modular

The 20ft EZ Connect Single-Sided Modular Kit E covers the 10×20 inline booth backwall requirement in a single coordinated kit. The 20ft Kit E combines the frame hardware and graphic for a full 20ft wide single-sided display, providing exhibitors with the maximum single-panel-equivalent width available in the EZ Connect system. The Kit E is suitable for brands whose exhibit program has grown beyond the 10×10 booth footprint and who need a portable, tool-free display system that fills a 10×20 backwall without the investment level of a heavier modular system. For exhibitors who need premium structural capability at 20ft scale, the Origami Truss display system covers that footprint with a visually authoritative structural exhibit format.

Size Specifications at a Glance

All widths share a standard depth of 18.75″ and a standard height of 90″. All top shapes (straight, curved, slanted) are available at each width. Shipping dimensions for individual panels are approximately 41″ L × 12″ W × 4″ H for standard widths. Production time is 3–4 business days from proof approval. Free ground shipping is included on all orders within the contiguous United States.

Where EZ Connect Displays Perform Best

First-Time Exhibitors and Small Booth Spaces

For brands participating in their first trade show or operating in small 8×8 or 10×10 booth spaces, the EZ Connect display offers the most accessible entry point into professional modular display capability. A single 10ft straight-top single-sided panel fills the back wall of a standard 10×10 booth completely, produces a smooth, wrinkle-free graphic face in the brand’s full custom design, and sets up in under 10 minutes by a single exhibitor without any tools. The $598 entry price for the 10ft single-sided format is the lowest investment for full-width professional tube-frame display capability in the modular category. For guidance on structuring your broader trade show marketing strategy around a display system at this scale, our resource covers every element from pre-show promotion through post-show lead follow-up.

Frequent Travelers and Multi-Show Exhibitors

For brands that attend four or more shows per year and ship their display between venues via carrier service, the EZ Connect system’s shipping weight profile is a direct cost advantage over heavier modular systems. Individual panels in the 5ft and 10ft formats ship at 17–22 lbs in soft bags sized well within standard carrier limits. Multi-panel configurations ship as multiple independent panels — each within carrier limits — without requiring combined freight shipments or custom crating. The per-show shipping cost savings relative to heavier systems compound meaningfully across a multi-year exhibit calendar.

Event Accent Panels and Secondary Branding Zones

Within larger exhibit environments built around heavier modular systems, EZ Connect panels serve effectively as accent displays at secondary branding positions: the front corner of a 10×10 booth, an aisle-end marker in a 10×20 layout, the counter-area side panel in a three-dimensional Modco or Cabo exhibit, or a freestanding brand marker at the registration area of a corporate event. The 2ft and 5ft formats are particularly well suited to these secondary positions, where a narrow, tall illuminated panel creates a visual boundary or focal point without consuming the floor space that wider formats require. Consider pairing accent EZ Connect panels with trade show hanging banners overhead to create a fully branded environment from floor to ceiling in larger exhibit spaces.

Retail Activations and Pop-Up Environments

Outside of trade shows, EZ Connect panels work effectively in retail floor activations, seasonal pop-up shop environments, in-store product launch moments, and corporate event brand installations where speed of setup and ease of transport are the primary operational requirements. The same panel that serves a trade show booth on Friday can be transported to a retail activation on Saturday, set up in 10 minutes by store staff without tools, and broken down and returned to storage by the same team the following morning.

EZ Connect vs. Other Modular Display Formats

Within the modular displays category, the EZ Connect system has a specific position relative to the other formats available. Understanding where it leads and where it falls short relative to alternatives helps identify the right system for each specific exhibit requirement. For the full decision framework across all six modular systems, our modular trade show displays definitive buyer’s guide covers every comparison in detail.

EZ Connect vs. QSEG Modular Displays

QSEG frames use an extruded aluminum profile with an SEG channel that holds graphics with a silicone bead, producing a seamless, borderless graphic face with no visible frame edges at the graphic boundary. EZ Connect uses a tube frame with a pillowcase graphic that covers the frame entirely, including the tube edges. For graphic quality, QSEG delivers a more refined result where the frame edge is never visible. For portability and entry cost, EZ Connect leads: lighter shipping weight, lower per-panel prices, and faster solo setup.

EZ Connect vs. Timberline Modular Displays

The Timberline system is optimized for contemporary backwall displays in 10ft, 20ft, and 30ft configurations with distinctive top profile shapes including wave and arch designs. It is a higher-investment system with more sophisticated structural capability. EZ Connect covers the same width range at lower cost and in a more compact ship profile, but without the Timberline’s monitor mount integration or its distinctive architectural top profiles.

EZ Connect vs. Origami Truss Displays

The Origami Truss display is the premium structural tier of the modular catalog, designed for island and large-scale inline configurations where the truss structure’s visual authority and accessory ecosystem are the primary exhibit objectives. EZ Connect is the portable, low-cost, solo-assembly alternative for brands that need professional backwall capability at inline booth scales without the investment level or structural complexity of a truss system.

Buying Guide: 5 Questions Before You Order

1. What width do I need for my booth back wall?

Match the display width to your booth footprint. A 10×10 inline booth uses a 10ft panel for full-wall coverage or an 8ft panel with side clearance. A 10×20 booth uses two 10ft panels side-by-side or the 20ft Kit E. Accent and secondary positions use 2ft or 5ft panels. Confirm your booth space dimensions before selecting a width.

2. Which top shape fits my graphic design and brand aesthetic?

Straight tops work universally and align cleanly in multi-panel wall configurations. Curved tops add visual movement and upward reach. Slanted tops suggest directional energy and momentum. Review your brand graphic design in the context of each top shape before ordering; the top crossbar is not interchangeable between shapes after purchase. Our guide to curved vs. straight displays covers this decision in detail with visual examples and brand aesthetic guidance.

3. Do I need single-sided or double-sided?

Single-sided is appropriate for any inline placement against a wall or drape. Double-sided is necessary for any open-floor placement where both faces are visible. If the display will ever be used in a freestanding open-floor context, invest in double-sided from the start — the graphic upgrade cost is modest and avoids the need to re-purchase later.

4. Will I need to connect multiple panels side-by-side?

If your largest anticipated booth is 10×20 or larger, plan for a two-panel or larger side-by-side configuration. Two 5ft panels are more flexible than one 10ft panel because they can be used independently at smaller shows. One 10ft panel is more efficient per-dollar for a brand that always uses the full 10ft width. Choose the panel width strategy that serves your full show calendar, not just your next show.

5. What are the full costs including graphics and shipping?

The price listed for each EZ Connect display includes the frame hardware and one set of custom-printed graphics. Free ground shipping within the contiguous US is included on all orders. Budget for replacement graphics in year two or three of ownership if your creative will be refreshed. For exhibits that will grow into larger formats over time, the trade show displays catalog covers every format at every investment level so you can plan your full exhibit program trajectory before making the initial hardware investment.

Explore the Full Modular Display Silo

The EZ Connect display system is the most portable and affordable entry point into the modular displays category. As your exhibit program grows, the full modular silo includes systems at every scale and investment level. For the complete decision framework across all six systems, start with the modular trade show displays definitive buyer’s guide, which covers every comparison in depth and provides a structured decision process for matching the right system to your specific exhibit requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What widths are available in the EZ Connect display system?

EZ Connect displays are available in standard widths of 2ft, 3ft, 5ft, 8ft, and 10ft. All widths share a standard height of 90 inches (7.5ft) and a depth of 18.75 inches. All widths are available in all three top shapes (straight, curved, slanted) and in both single-sided and double-sided graphic configurations.

What are the three top shapes available?

The three top shapes are straight (horizontal line), curved/round (gentle arc), and slanted (diagonal rise from one side to the other). Each shape is formed by the top crossbar, which is the only component that differs between the three shape options at the same width. The vertical poles, bottom crossbar, L-shape connectors, and feet are identical across all three top shapes at any given width.

Can I connect multiple EZ Connect panels side-by-side?

Yes. Each panel’s feet include two mounting points specifically designed for side-by-side connection. When two panels are positioned adjacent to each other, the shared foot connects both upright bases at the junction point, maintaining alignment and stability across the combined width without any additional connector hardware. Two 5ft panels create a 10ft wall; two 10ft panels create a 20ft wall.

How do I replace the graphic without buying a new frame?

The pillowcase graphic slides off the assembled frame by unzipping the base closure, sliding the sleeve upward from the bottom of the frame, and removing it completely. The new graphic slides over from the top, is pulled evenly down all four sides, and zips closed at the base. No tools are required, and the frame is completely unchanged. Replacement graphics for all EZ Connect panel widths and top shapes can be ordered at any time.

What is the production time for EZ Connect displays?

Standard production time is 3–4 business days from proof approval. Free ground shipping is included on all orders within the contiguous United States. For time-critical orders, contact our team to discuss rush production availability before placing your order.

How does EZ Connect compare to pop-up displays?

Traditional pop-up displays use an expanding collapsible framework that deploys in a single expanding motion. EZ Connect frames assemble from individual tube sections using push-button snap connectors. Pop-up frames deploy faster but are fixed in configuration and cannot connect side-by-side for wider walls. EZ Connect frames take slightly longer to assemble but offer genuine modular flexibility — multiple widths, three top shapes, and side-by-side multi-panel configurations — that fixed-format pop-up systems cannot provide. For a thorough comparison of the full exhibit display landscape, our guide on how to choose a trade show display covers every format decision in detail.