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Impact Wall Mounting Kit for Holding Three Seamless Backdrops

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Impact Wall Mounting Kit for Holding Three Seamless Backdrops
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Key Features
  • Includes Three Varidrives, Chains, Weights
  • Includes Two Triple Wall Hooks
  • Easily Raise/Lower Background Paper
  • Color-Coded Chains
The Impact Wall Mounting Kit for Paper Roll consists of three Varidrive sets with cores, chains and weights. It also contains two triple wall hooks on which you mount the drives. The three color-coded chains allow you to locate which of your three backgrounds is secured to which core. The three included weights hold the chains straight. Once installed, it will be easy to raise and lower your optional backdrops with a minimum of effort. The cores insert into each end of the backdrop and expand to stay firmly in place. The chains are able to be placed on either the left or right side of the wall hooks depending on your working preference.
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The Impact Wall Mounting Kit for Paper Roll consists of three Varidrive sets with cores, chains and weights. It also contains two triple wall hooks on which you mount the drives. The three color-coded chains allow you to locate which of your three backgrounds is secured to which core. The three included weights hold the chains straight. Once installed, it will be easy to raise and lower your optional backdrops with a minimum of effort. The cores insert into each end of the backdrop and expand to stay firmly in place. The chains are able to be placed on either the left or right side of the wall hooks depending on your working preference.

Impact Background Triple Hooks (Set of 2)

The Background Triple Hooks from Impact make it possible to mount three rolls of seamless background paper up to 9 x 6 ft. to a studio wall or ceiling. This hook system makes it easy to access and switch between the different paper rolls. The Impact Varidrive chain drive system can be installed into each roll, and the hooks separate each background roll with enough room to change backgrounds quickly and conveniently. Thanks to the progressive length of each hook, each roll can be accessed individually without the hassle of moving the others.

The slots in each hook are cut at a 45° angle so they will support paper rolls with Varidrive cores suspended from a ceiling. Concrete anchors are included for permanent wall or ceiling mounting. This simple addition to your studio reduces the time spent on tasks like changing backgrounds, and spending more time creating the perfect image.

NOTE: May be mounted to sheetrock walls using sheetrock anchors, molly bolts or toggle bolts, available separately.

Features at a Glance
  • Two wall-mountable brackets
  • Holds three rolls of 9 x 36' seamless background paper
  • 45° slot angle for wall or ceiling mounting
  • Strong and durable steel construction
  • Stealth black powder coat finish prevents unwanted glare, resists corrosion
  • Compatible with Impact Varidrive sets
  • Concrete anchors included
UPC: 847628432024
Impact Varidrive with Black Chain

Part of the Varidrive system for easy raising and lowering of seamless paper, the Varidrive with Black Chain from Impact has adjustable inserts that tightly grip each side of the various sized seamless paper rolls. The Varidrive is then inserted into hooks like the Impact ME-122, ME-123 or the triple hook VPD-H3W. With the exception of ME-122 which fits in a Super Clamp, the other hook sets are bolted onto the wall.

You can load three rolls for example, onto the VPD-H3W. Each roll requires another Varidrive kit. You can purchase color-coded units to clearly identify which roll you're raising and lowering. The Varidrive can handle seamless rolls measuring up to 9' wide and weighing up to 22 lb. To strengthen large coreless rolls and prevent bowing, Cross Poles (VPC-5) are available from Impact.

Holds background paper with cores
Chain drive can be placed on left or right side of paper
Allows rapid deployment of background paper while working in a studio; eliminates having to clip or tape paper to a wall or ceiling
Multiple rolls can be mounted on an optional background support system using multiple Varidrive sets
Each set includes two expandable cores (left/right), chain and weight
UPC: 847628031197
Impact Varidrive with Gray Chain

Part of the Varidrive system for easy raising and lowering of seamless paper, the Varidrive with Gray Chain from Impact has adjustable inserts that tightly grip each side of the various sized seamless paper rolls. The Varidrive is then inserted into hooks like the Impact ME-122, ME-123 or the triple hook VPD-H3W. With the exception of ME-122 which fits in a Super Clamp, the other hook sets are bolted onto the wall.

You can load three rolls for example, onto the VPD-H3W. Each roll requires another Varidrive kit. You can purchase color-coded units to clearly identify which roll you're raising and lowering. The Varidrive can handle seamless rolls measuring up to 9' wide and weighing up to 22 lb. To strengthen large coreless rolls and prevent bowing, Cross Poles (VPC-5) are available from Impact.

Holds background paper with cores
Chain drive can be placed on left or right side of paper
Allows rapid deployment of background paper while working in a studio; eliminates having to clip or tape paper to a wall or ceiling
Multiple rolls can be mounted on an optional background support system using multiple Varidrive sets
Each set includes two expandable cores (left/right), chain and weight
UPC: 847628031227
Impact Varidrive with Red Chain

Part of the Varidrive system for easy raising and lowering of seamless paper, the Varidrive with Red Chain from Impact has adjustable inserts that tightly grip each side of the various sized seamless paper rolls. The Varidrive is then inserted into hooks like the Impact ME-122, ME-123 or the triple hook VPD-H3W. With the exception of ME-122 which fits in a Super Clamp, the other hook sets are bolted onto the wall.

You can load three rolls for example, onto the VPD-H3W. Each roll requires another Varidrive kit. You can purchase color-coded units to clearly identify which roll you're raising and lowering. The Varidrive can handle seamless rolls measuring up to 9' wide and weighing up to 22 lb. To strengthen large coreless rolls and prevent bowing, Cross Poles (VPC-5) are available from Impact.

Holds background paper with cores
Chain drive can be placed on left or right side of paper
Allows rapid deployment of background paper while working in a studio; eliminates having to clip or tape paper to a wall or ceiling
Multiple rolls can be mounted on an optional background support system using multiple Varidrive sets
Each set includes two expandable cores (left/right), chain and weight
UPC: 847628332010
Kit Contains:

Impact Background Triple Hooks (Set of 2)

General
Compatibility
Impact Varidrive
Physical
Mounting
Back: 2x Large Mounting Holes per Bracket
Back: 6x Small Mouting Holes per Bracket
Color
Black
Material of Construction
Steel
Dimensions
5.2" / 13.2 cm (Top Hook Length)
6.5" / 16.5 cm
8" / 20.3 cm (Bottom Hook Length)
12.6 x 8 x 1.75" / 32 x 20.3 x 4.45 cm (Overall)
Weight
2.3 lb / 1 kg (Pair)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.9 x 9.55 x 2.95"

Impact Varidrive Reviews

Sturdy, But Probably Best Suited For Paper Rolls

By Daniel
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-12-04

I Bought This System To Hang Fabric Backgrounds So I Could Easily Switch Between Multiple Backgrounds In A Shoot Quickly Without All The Hassle Of Hanging On A Stand, Steaming The Wrinkles Out, Etc. I'm In A Small Studio, So Having Something Mounted On The Wall Was Going To Save Me A TON Of Time And Space And The Description On This Product Said It Was Suitable For Paper Rolls And Fabric Backgrounds. Perfect! ...but It's Not As Great For Fabric Backgrounds As I Had Hoped. I Have Abstract And Picture Backgrounds--the Picture Ones Are More For Holidays, Like Christmas. So They Need To Be At A Certain Height In Order To Look Right In The Shot. Because Each Bar Is Higher Than The Last By About 4.5", You Can Only Ever Get One Background Exactly The Right Length And The Topmost Roll Is More Than A Full FOOT Higher, Causing All Sorts Of Problems! To Be Clear: This Is A Problem That I Should've Had The Foresight To Anticipate When I Bought This...I'm Not Sure Why I Didn't. To Get Around This, I Had To Use A Seam Ripper On The Pole Hole On The Backgrounds And Sew On Extensions To Drop The Different Tiers Down To Where They Should Be When The Background Is Extended. It's A TON Of Extra Work I Didn't Plan On Doing, But It's Worth It For Me To Have A Solution Like This In My Studio! Down-side Is That The Backgrounds Can Only Ever Go On One Specific Tier On This Varidrive System...but That Was Going To Be The Case Anyway. Another Problem Is That You Need A LOT More Room On Either Side Of The Bracket Than You Would Anticipate To Account For The Plastic Tube Inserts That Hook On The Brackets. The Knobs That Tighten Down The Tube Need To Be Able To Spin Freely As You Work The Chain, So You Need To Leave At Least A LITTLE Space Between It And Any Walls. I Actually Had To Buy Smaller Knobs For The Topmost Bar Because The Giant Knobs Were Rubbing Against My Sloping Ceiling. Other Than That, It's A Pretty Great Little System. The Chain Operates The Roll Pretty Smoothly (although It Does Kinda Wobble A Bit, But That May Just Be Something I Did During Install.) When You Attach The Bracket Using All The Screw Holes, It's Super Solid On The Wall--even On Drywall With No Studs! I Used Anchors To Add Extra Strength, And I'm Pretty Sure It Could Hold My Weight If I Tried Hanging From It. It's A Lot Of Extra Work That I Didn't Plan On, But I Really Do Love This System And Would Recommend It To Someone Else Looking For This Type Of Background Storage Solution.

Love the Impact Wall Mounting Kit

By Lorinda Fraboni
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-20

I don't actually mount this on the wall but I mount it on my light stand and use ManFrotto Clamps to hold it on there - works great. Like the changes for raising and lowering the back drops and use an A-Clamp to hold them in place. Once in a while the chains turn through this wrong and I have to reset but all in all I like the system. These photos show the first time I used this system and I'm added another set on the back of the stand to balance it out and will be able to add 3 more backdrops. Much more convenient than taking them up and down as they are very heavy for me.

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I own 2 of these. One of them the tension on the ...

I own 2 of these. One of them the tension on the chain to unroll is very tight--I have to pull hard to bring the paper down. On my other one, the tension is so loose it doesn't want to stop unrolling. This makes me believe that there is a way to adjust the tension but I can't figure it out. To be clear, the entire roll and chain/gear/pulley keep unrolling, it's not just the paper tube not being tightly attached to the rods. How do you adjust?
Asked by: James
The side that doesn’t have the chain, there is a knob that loosens and tightens. It’s where the bracket mounts on the arm.
Answered by: Rocco
Date published: 2020-10-04

Is there a setup to mount this to a grid?

Is there a setup to mount this to a grid?
Asked by: Jeremy
You can use superclamps to mount them from a grid https://bhpho.to/2cFjAwj.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2019-04-17

If I have a core with a painted standard ...

If I have a core with a painted standard background attached, will this hold the weight of the canvas background?
Asked by: Earl
What you get in the kit is strong enough to support a painted canvas background. As you say, the variable would be the strength of the core. Good luck!
Answered by: John
Date published: 2021-12-02

Does buying the metal chain version really make a ...

Does buying the metal chain version really make a difference?
Asked by: mark
Yes. Both systems work, but the metal chain has better build and durability and has decent tension. Also, I feel the weight of the chain helps the chain hang better and straighter. The plastic chain helps if you are on a budget, but it can seem too light at times. It basically comes down to personal preference.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2018-12-06

I have a 95 and 3/4 inch wall and want to mount ...

I have a 95 and 3/4 inch wall and want to mount an 86” roll. Will it fit with the varidrive ends, cardboard core and brackets? I know it is very tight, any way to fit it though?
Asked by: Anonymous
No, you will not have room to install the Impact Varidrive system on a 95 3/4’’ wall.
Answered by: Gradus Support
Date published: 2019-07-16

Can a metal conduit be attached to the ends to ...

Can a metal conduit be attached to the ends to roll up fabric backgrounds?
Asked by: Syed
The Impact Wall Mounting Kit for Holding Three Seamless Backdrops is not designed to be used that way; it may be possible.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2024-04-02

Does this kit come with hardware?

Does this kit come with hardware?
Asked by: MeKeshia
This kit does not come with wall anchors.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2020-03-19

Do the pull chains have to be mounted on the ...

Do the pull chains have to be mounted on the right side or can the also go on the left?
Asked by: mark
The chain drive can be mounted on the right or the left side of the VariDrive’s expandable core.
Answered by: Gradus Support
Date published: 2019-07-05
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