4 Steps to Better Hanging Rack Systems

Racking system planning tips for more efficient powder coating

In the latest issue of Powder Coated Tough magazine, we outline four steps that will help you find the most efficient racking system for any product you are coating, because every product has its own unique characteristics. And even though every product hangs differently on a paint rack, the temptation is to find a one-size-fits-all solution. That instinct can actually cost you efficiencies and profits. In reality, an “all-purpose” rack is a “no-purpose” rack.

When a customized racking system makes sense, taking the time to plan out that system for optimal results pays dividends by cutting wasted time, wasted coatings, and wasted space. Oftentimes, the most optimal solution is a balance between customization and flexibility within a single hanging racking system. You want to create an efficient system, but you don’t want to completely straitjacket your processes unnecessarily.

Efficiency in racking is about space density on the line. The more densely you can run your products down the conveyor, the more efficiency and cost savings you can gain. There are many ways to gain throughput on the coating line without sacrificing quality. The gains you experience will come from increasing density within a custom coating rack system, increasing density on the conveyor, increasing the speed with which you can load each rack, and increasing the efficiencies of rack transfer.

These four steps will guide you to optimal results:

• Step 1: Racking Suitability – When should you choose racking?
• Step 2: Dedicated vs. Modular Racking – Which will work better for you?
• Step 3: On-line vs. Off-line Racking – Have you weighed all the factors?
• Step 4: Optimizing Conveyor Space – Have you looked into all the options?

Learn how to work through all four steps in the January/February issue of Powder Coated Tough magazine.

Or, if you would rather Might Hook design a custom coating rack system, let us know!