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An Ideal Time to Invest in Overhead Conveyors for Manufacturing

by | May 12, 2025 | Assembly Lines, Blog, Paint and Finishing, Parts Accumulation and WIP

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As manufacturers gear up for growth in the United States, many are modernizing operations with facility automation. Whether establishing new plants or upgrading existing production lines, there has never been a more strategic time to invest in conveyor systems.

At Pacline, we’ve spent over 45 years engineering and installing overhead chain conveyor systems that solve real-world challenges in manufacturing environments. If you’re scaling operations, upgrading outdated infrastructure, or designing a new plant from the ground up, we have a conveyor solution for you.

Engineering Efficiency from the Ceiling Down

Unlike traditional floor-based systems that consume valuable real estate, overhead conveyors maximize vertical space. Our solutions allow manufacturers to build more optimized workflows, reduce congestion on the floor, and enable continuous, non-stop movement of parts and assemblies throughout the facility.

From single-line synchronous conveyors to sophisticated power and free systems that offer asynchronous movement, Pacline systems are tailored for precision control and adaptability to simple or complex paths involving inclines, declines and turns.

Designed for Modern Manufacturing Demands

Whether you’re automating assembly lines, finishing processes, or material storage and retrieval, PACLINE conveyors are purpose-built to perform in industrial environments.

  • Assembly Line Automation: Our enclosed track (synchronous) and power & free (asynchronous) conveyors support both continuous and stop-start operations. Custom carrier designs and ergonomic height alignment enhance worker comfort and productivity across diverse applications from automotive wire harnesses to heavy machinery components​ assembly.
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  • High-Performance Finishing Lines: Our overhead conveyor systems are engineered to meet the unique challenges of wet spray, powder coating, e-coat, and dip finishing operations. An enclosed track design protects chains from overspray and contaminants.
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  • Overhead WIP (Work-In-Progress) Storage: Utilizing overhead conveyors for WIP storage optimizes production flow and maximizes floor space. Ideal for staging instrument panels, curing foam parts, or creating buffer zones between processes, PACLINE systems create organized, high-density storage above work areas and accommodate variable production rates​.
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With millions of feet of conveyor installed, PACLINE has become the trusted partner for manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, electronics, appliance, furniture, and more.

Now is the time to take advantage of PACLINE’s conveyor solutions and build a smarter, faster, more efficient manufacturing operation. Contact our team today!

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