Joining bars: when and why

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A joining bar is a short structural ceiling-fixed bracket that splices two lengths of aluminium track in line. It carries the curtain glider through the join without a step or bump.

When you need one

  • Any single span over 4 m — that’s the longest stock extrusion.
  • Multi-bed bay layouts (2-bed, 3-bed) where the front rail is longer than 4 m.
  • Retrofits where you’re extending an existing track run.

What it isn’t

A joining bar isn’t a cosmetic cap or a glue-up. It’s a structural splice with its own hanger fixed to the ceiling at that point. The configurator counts it as both an item and an additional hanger.

How many?

  • 2-bed bay: 1 joining bar.
  • 3-bed bay: 2 joining bars.
  • Custom: 1 every time you cross a 4 m span.

The configurator handles this for the seven standard layouts. For custom geometry, send the sketch and we’ll quote with the right count.


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