Core Product / 吊挂系统
CleverMax Hanger System — Apparel Production Line Platform
The CleverMax hanger system is a factory-floor transport platform built for apparel and home textile lines. It carries work-in-progress garments on RFID-tagged clamps, moves them between sewing, ironing, and finishing stations on programmable routes, and feeds a real-time line-balancing supervisor with station-level data.
Why / 为什么
Why install a hanger system
Customers choose the CleverMax hanger system because it absorbs the two largest production losses on a manual line: bundle handling between stations, and the lack of station-level data that makes it impossible to balance the line. With the hanger system installed, operators receive garments at working height and the supervisor moves work to the bottleneck in real time.
Throughput efficiency
The hanger system removes manual bundle handling between stations so operators stay on their high-value task. Lines typically gain 15–30% throughput in the first six months of operation.
Per-garment traceability
Every clamp carries an RFID tag, so the hanger system records arrival, dwell, and departure time per station. Quality, payroll, and order-status data are derived from one stream rather than reconciled by hand.
Ergonomic workstations
Garments are presented at the operator's working height by the hanger system rather than pulled from a floor bundle. The result is fewer back-and-shoulder injuries and a calmer, quieter workshop.
Scalable line design
A CleverMax hanger system runs from 24 to 220 stations on the same rail family, so you can start with one line and grow into a multi-line plant without changing the control platform or operator training.
Architecture / 系统构成
What's inside the hanger system
We have shipped the hanger system to more than 2,000 factories in 100+ countries since 2003, with deployments scaling from a single 24-station pilot line to multi-floor plants running 200+ stations on a unified rail. The same control platform powers every deployment, so your operator training and integration investment grow with you.
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Overhead rail and clamps
Aluminium-extrusion rail with programmable clamps moves garments between stations. Each clamp has a unique RFID tag that drives routing.
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Sorting hub and switches
Powered switches and the sorting hub route hangers to the correct station automatically based on the work-order priority pulled from MES.
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Workstation terminals
Each station has a touch terminal that authenticates the operator, displays the current operation, and records actual cycle time back to the hanger system controller.
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Control software
The supervisor application visualises the entire hanger system in real time, balances stations, and integrates with ERP/MES via REST and OPC-UA.
Specifications / 技术规格
Technical specifications
Per-line configurable values — confirmed on commissioning.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail speed | 18–24 m/min (configurable) |
| Maximum clamp payload | 10 kg per clamp |
| Station count per line | 24 – 220 stations |
| Supply voltage | AC 380 V / 50 Hz, 3-phase |
| Control protocol | RS-485, EtherCAT, TCP/IP, OPC-UA |
| MES / ERP integration | REST + OPC-UA; SAP / Kingdee / Yonyou tested |
| RFID protocol | ISO 18000-6C (UHF) on every clamp |
| Operating environment | 0 – 45 °C, dust class IP54 enclosures |
Model line-up
MX3000
Entry line — compact rail for small and medium workshops.
MX4000
Standard line — balanced throughput for general apparel and home textile production.
MX5000
High-output line — higher station density and faster routing for large plants.
MX6000
Flagship line — sixth-generation control, deepest MES integration and the highest configurability.
What it handles
From suits and dresses to home textiles and curtains, the hanger system covers the main product types on apparel and home textile lines.
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Suits -
Dresses -
T-Shirts -
Polo Shirts -
Hoodies -
Casual Pants -
Outdoor Wear -
Down Jackets -
Kidswear -
Quilts -
Quilt Covers -
Home Textiles -
Curtains -
Drape Curtains -
Sofas -
Car Seats -
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Industries / 应用行业
Industries we serve
Customer Cases / 客户案例
Customer deployments
YoungOne Group
YoungOne Group's apparel lines run on a CleverMax hanger system with measurable throughput gains.
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NewSega Home Textiles
NewSega Home Textiles has partnered with CleverMax for two decades on bedding production digitalisation.
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Mercury Home Textile
Mercury Home Textile upgraded its production flow with CleverMax automation modules.
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Chunyi Apparel
Chunyi Apparel's shirt and outerwear lines run end-to-end on a CleverMax hanger system.
View case studyFAQ / 常见问题
Hanger system — frequently asked questions
What is a hanger system?
A hanger system is a factory-floor overhead rail that moves work-in-progress garments between sewing, ironing, and finishing stations on programmable clamps. CleverMax pairs the rail with RFID tags, station terminals, and real-time line-balancing software so production data is captured at every workstation.
How fast can the hanger system cycle work-in-progress?
Typical CleverMax deployments run the rail at 18–24 metres per minute, which translates to 60–120 stations cycling per hour depending on garment complexity. We tune the cycle time on commissioning to match your bottleneck operation rather than the rail's maximum speed.
Can the hanger system integrate with our ERP or MES?
Yes. The hanger system control software ships with REST and OPC-UA connectors and has been integrated with SAP, Kingdee, Yonyou, and several in-house MES platforms. Work-order data flows downstream from your ERP and line-level metrics flow back in real time.
How long does installation take?
A single-line hanger system installation typically takes 30–45 days from kick-off to first production day, including civil works (drop-points for the rail), electrical commissioning, software integration, and operator training. Multi-line projects are scheduled in waves to avoid downtime.
What maintenance does the hanger system require?
Routine maintenance is one shift per month per line: lubrication of drive units, inspection of clamps and switches, and a software self-check. Drive motors and RFID readers are field-replaceable; we keep a 24-hour spare-parts SLA inside mainland China.
What ROI is typical for a hanger system project?
Across 2,000+ CleverMax deployments, customers see 15–30% throughput gains and 20–40% reductions in work-in-progress inventory within the first six months. Most projects pay back inside 18 months; high-mix apparel lines often pay back faster because the hanger system absorbs changeover loss.
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