Draper, Inc.
411 South Pearl Street
Spiceland, IN 47385
Toll-Free: (800) 238-7999
Fax: (866) 637-5611
E-mail: drapercontract@draperinc.com
Web site: http://www.draperinc.com

EZ FOLD Basketball Equipment

Why EZ Fold Backstops?

Strength in the Pivot

• The EZ Fold main frame pivots on a 1 1/4" diameter solid steel shaft, welded into the top of our “T” frame and secured in a 1/2" thick steel plate hanger.
• Each hanger attaches to the superstructure with four 1/2" bolts, a total of eight bolts per “T” frame.
• Compare: other manufacturers suspend their entire frame (weighing as much as 1500 to 2000 pounds) with two 1/2" bolts.

• Our engineers custom design every system to fit your facility. We don’t use stock assemblies.
• We build every backstop so that the side braces join the main stem at exactly 54" above the goal. This ensures maximum structural integrity of the tetrahedral design.
• Compare: other manufacturers attach their side braces at the midpoint of the stem or even higher.

• For ceiling heights under 26', EZ Fold models have an all welded “T” frame assembly.
• All connections are precision “saddle” cut to provide full surface contact and unmatched quality.
• A bolted frame assembly is used for ceiling heights over 26' because of the large frame sizes required.
• Inner webbing braces are incorporated for high strength.

• The EZ Fold frame is manufactured of high quality steel mechanical tubing. Steel mechanical tubing has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel pipe.
The whole system is lighter, with no compromise to its strength.
• Lower static and dynamic loads are placed on the backstop mechanisms and ceiling structure.
• Quality control specifications are much stricter for steel mechanical tubing than for steel pipe.
• Steel mechanical tubing has a surface finish of a much higher grade than that of steel pipe.

• Draper’s strength starts from the top down. We supply all 4" O.D. 11 gauge overhead superstructure with all spans greater than 10', including bridge trussing.
• Compare: the competitors use a combination of 3-1/2" and 2-3/8" tubing in their overheads and do not start using bridge trussing until span exceeds 14'.

• Beam clamps are “Split–A” type with at least 7 sq. in. of beam flange contact area.
Beam clamps are secured with two all-thread bolts at each attachment point.
• Compare: others use clamps having minimal flange contact and using only a single all-thread bolt.
• Full surface clamps of 1/4" thick steel in 2", 4" and 6" widths are used to attach components (inner webbing, EZ Lock safety belt, jackknife, etc.) guaranteeing a rigid, non-slip, vibrationless, permanent structure.
• Compare: others use single and “U” bolt type connectors.
• The Goal Brace attaches behind the goal mounting plate and directly to the main stem of the backstop, eliminating any strain on the backboards.
• Stress loads are transferred directly from the goal to the backstop frame.
• Goal Brace conforms to the latest NCAA and NFSHSA recommendations and is standard on EZ Fold “T” series backstops using glass backboards.

EZ Fold provides a lifetime warranty against breakage of backboards incorporating Goal Brace.

Show Your Colors—We Powder Coat

• Powder coating is the advanced method we use to apply a scratch-resistant color finish to our steel mechanical tubing on all EZ Fold Basketball Backstops. Black and white are standard, and other colors are available at a minimal additional charge.
• With nearly unlimited colors to choose from, you can specify your school colors, or the color of your choice to have the backstop match the gym decor.
• Powder coating creates a smooth, durable, protective finish. Minimizes touch-ups following product installation. Considered the most attractive and durable finish on the market today.