Core Product / 吊挂系统
CleverMax Hanger System Apparel Production Line Platform
The CleverMax hanger system is the core production-flow platform for discrete industrial manufacturing — apparel and textiles, home textiles and homeware, semiconductors, new retail, automotive interiors and filtration products — and is a certified high-technology product. Apparel hanger system product certificate no. 140611G0341N; home textile hanger system product certificate no. 160611G0224N.
Overview / 系统概述
What the hanger system is
CleverMax runs its own apparel factories, and that operating experience — production management practice, process logic, workforce coordination and shop-floor management needs — goes directly into how the hanger system is designed and engineered. Workstation layout, takt time, routing and operating methods are all optimised from real production conditions, reducing management complexity and making production management simpler, more efficient and more precise.
As the core of the CleverMax whole-factory automation solution, the hanger system runs alongside cutting, sewing, finishing, overhead storage, intelligent sorting, MES, ERP and cloud manufacturing management systems, unifying production flow, material flow and information flow — and supporting real-time data connectivity and unified management across countries, regions and multiple production bases for large groups.
Why / 为什么
Why install a hanger system
The CleverMax hanger system carries dynamic balancing and AI-driven scheduling. It adjusts task allocation and carrier routing in real time against order progress, workstation load, operator efficiency, work-in-progress volume and live bottlenecks, cutting waiting time, accumulation and process imbalance. Under broadly identical product, process, staffing and production conditions, overall production efficiency improves by a further 25%~35% compared with current conventional hanger systems.
Throughput efficiency
The hanger system removes manual bundle handling between stations so operators stay on their high-value task. Lines typically gain 25%–35% in efficiency 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
Overhead rails move cut parts, components, semi-finished goods and work-in-progress automatically between processes and production zones. Combined with end-to-end RFID material tracking, intelligent workstations, production management software and data boards, the system delivers real-time process tracking, process scheduling, workstation coordination, quality traceability and data-driven management.
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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 |
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| Rail speed | 18–24 m/min (configurable) |
| Maximum clamp payload | 20 kg and above 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 -
Filter Bags
On Site / 实拍现场
Hanger system across customer production lines
From denim and shirts to suits and home-textile bedding lines, CleverMax hanger systems are deployed on real customer production floors. The photos below are taken on site.
Industries / 应用行业
Industries we serve
Customer Cases / 客户案例
Customer deployments
YoungOne Group
Throughput up 32%, line-balancing time down 50%
View case study
NewSega Home Textiles
Production cycle ↓ 38%, WIP ↓ 60%
View case study
Mercury Home Textile
Labor cost ↓ 25%, sort-to-pack lead time ↓ 45%
View case study
Chunyi Apparel
Throughput ↑ 28%, changeover loss ↓ 40%
View case studyCustomers / 客户案例
Trusted in production
CleverMax systems run in production at 6,000+ companies, including Mercury Home Textile, Newsega, Yunus Textile Mills, Youngone Corporation (Korea), Huafang Group, SUMEC Group, Yanpai Filtration and Wuhan Iron & Steel.
FAQ / 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 6,000+ CleverMax customers, the hanger system delivers a 25%–35% efficiency improvement 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.
Contact CleverMax / 联系 CleverMax
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Share your SKU mix and station count and our engineering team will return a hanger system concept and a quote.