How to increase line density by up to 50% with a simple pivot

Mighty Hook is where it all comes together. It’s where custom-engineered products meet a higher level of support and experience. It’s where improved ergonomics meet lower costs. It’s also where our thoughtful engineering approach delivers greater efficiency and productivity, including overall higher throughput.

One way to increase that throughput is with our patented Angle Pivot Tooling System. Many coating lines suffer from low output due to space requirements between parts. As PCI Magazine says, “Designing an efficient hanging system for an application is one of the most important tasks associated with coating a product, yet it often is given only secondary consideration.” We’ve solved that problem.

Many conveyor systems change height during the process, with parts going up or down as they move along. To accommodate inclines or declines, parts need to be spaced apart. As a result, line capacity is lowered by up to 50%.

But we found a way to change that. The Angle Pivot Tooling System automatically rotates the parts as they head up or down the incline, dramatically reducing the separation needed. The result is a true solid wall of parts.

Caption 1: A typical monorail system with a 45 degree incline or decline requires a minimum pitch between racks of 1.5 times the rack width, significantly impacting density and throughput.

Caption 2: The Angle Pivot system automatically articulates to up to 70 degrees on inclines or declines, allowing the racks to be spaced closer together, creating a 20 to 50% improvement in throughput.

The idea was straightforward, but the execution took some ingenuity. Our patented Angle Pivot Tooling System allows for up to 50% improvement in line density, yielding more production, better first-pass transfer efficiency, better in-plane tracking of all parts and more accurate coating thickness control. And it’s not just us saying that—we have spoken with several Fortune 500 clients who implemented this system and saw up to a 50% increase in paint line capacity.

Due to its innovative process, the Angle Pivot Tooling System provides:

• Increased line density
• Higher output
• Better first-pass transfer efficiency
• Better in-plane tracking of parts
• More accurate thickness control

Increasing throughput can be a big challenge, but it’s a challenge we solve every day for multiple customers. The Angle Pivot Tooling System is one example. It’s a revolutionary and completely customized way to improve the productivity of your coating line. It demonstrates how you get it all with Mighty Hook: customized solutions designed to meet your unique challenges. A more efficient workflow that saves you money. And a level of experience and support you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.