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The manufacturing of hangers—whether made of wood, metal wire or plastic—relies on a variety of specialised equipment to ensure efficient production, consistent quality and cost-effectiveness. This article presents the main equipment types used in hanger manufacturing, organised by material type, production stage and automation level. We also highlight a noteworthy supplier, WECAN, which offers a broad range of automated machines for hanger production.
Metal wire hangers remain widely used due to their low cost, durability and simplicity. Key machines for this production type include:
Feeds wire coils into the forming system, straightening and aligning the wire prior to shaping.
Ensures consistent feeding speed and reduction of manual handling.
Acts as the foundation of a wire hanger line before bending and forming.
The core machine of the line: it bends, forms and sometimes twists the wire into hanger shapes (hook, shoulder bar, cross-bar if applicable).
Example parameters from industry: capacity up to 30-45 pieces per minute, wire diameter approx. 1.8 mm–3.0 mm.
Flexibility to adapt to different shapes, sizes, coating types.
After forming, wire hangers are often finished with a coating (PVC, powder, plating) for corrosion resistance and aesthetics.
Includes spraying/powder booths, recycling of excess coating material, and ovens for curing (e.g., 180 °C for 15-20 minutes).
After finishing, hangers require bundling (strapping or labeling), packaging and palletizing to prepare for shipment or distribution.
Automation in this stage improves throughput and reduces labor.
| Machine Type | Function | Typical Output / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wire Straightener & Feeder | Prepares wire, aligns and feeds into line | N/A |
| Forming/Bending Machine | Shapes hanger geometry | 30-45 pcs per minute (example) |
| Coating / Spray Booth & Oven | Applies finish, cures surface | 180 °C / 15-20 min typical |
| Bundler / Labeler / Packaging | Final packaging of product | Depends on line design |
Wooden hangers are valued for their premium appearance and sustainability. Their production involves wood processing and hanger-specific assembly steps.
Converts large wooden boards into blanks for hanger bodies.
Example: a slitting machine from WECAN that can produce up to 20,000 pieces per day with fully automatic operation.
Reduces manual labour and ensures uniform blanks for downstream processing.
Machines that shape ends or fixtures of the blanks, drill holes for hooks or metal fixings, and mill surfaces for adhesive or joint work.
Ensures accuracy and consistent fit-and-finish.
Automated machines insert hooks, rods or metal fittings into the wooden hanger body.
Example: WECAN’s Automatic Wooden Hanger Assembly Machine carries out fully automatic assembly of hooks, rods and hanger bodies.
After assembly, wooden hangers may be painted, lacquered or surface-polished.
Polishing machines reduce defects, achieve uniform quality and support higher throughput.
Similar to wire lines: once finished, hangers need bundling, labelling and packaging.
Plastic hangers (commonly polypropylene or ABS) require injection-moulding and logistics automation to meet high volume demands.
Produces hanger body halves or full hanger bodies via plastic moulding.
High precision required for clip-in hooks, stoppers or notches.
After moulding, parts need to be cooled, removed from moulds, stacked and transferred to finishing or packaging.
Example: WECAN’s Fully Automatic Plastic Hanger Production And Logistics Line includes collection, stacking, cooling, labelling, automatic packing and supports minimal human intervention.
The automation extends to labelling, bundling and packing workflows to handle high volumes with minimal labour.
Conveyors, stacking robots, palletizers, auto-pack machines integrated into a line to create “lights-out” production for plastic hanger lines.
The level of automation significantly affects capital investment, labour costs and production flexibility. Below is a comparison of typical automation tiers in hanger manufacturing.
| Automation Tier | Description | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-automatic | Manual loading/unloading, machine does shaping/coating | Lower investment, higher labour input |
| Fully automated module | Automatic feeding, forming, finishing, bundling for one type | Medium investment, higher consistency and throughput |
| Fully integrated line | End-to-end automation: raw material in → finished packaged out | High investment, minimal labour, data driven production |
Selecting the right level depends on order volume, variety of hanger types, labour cost environment, and target return on investment.
When planning hanger manufacturing equipment, several key factors should be evaluated:
Material type (wire, wood, plastic) dictates core machine requirements.
Production capacity: throughput per minute or hour, number of shift hours.
Flexibility: ability to change shapes, sizes or coatings with minimal downtime.
Quality control: precision of forming, coating consistency, automation to reduce defects.
Labour savings: degree of automation vs. manual involvement.
Maintenance & spare parts supply: ensure serviceability and uptime.
Supplier expertise: a supplier with proven industry solutions reduces integration risk.
One example of a supplier with full-line capability is WECAN. The company offers machines for wooden hanger blanking, assembly, plastic hanger production & logistics lines, and more. Their website lists categories such as “Home And Clothes Hanger Equipment” and highlights fully automatic solutions.
Hanger manufacturing spans a variety of materials and production scales—from simple wire formers to fully automated plastic hanger lines. Choosing the right equipment means understanding your raw material, desired output, automation level, and growth path. Wood, metal and plastic hanger lines each have their unique machine sets: slitting and tenoning for wood; straightening, forming and coating for wire; injection moulding and logistics automation for plastic. Selecting a capable equipment supplier like WECAN can streamline your plant setup and support long-term growth.
