Assembly Line Handling with an ENDO Air Hoist

FullSharp installed an overhead aluminum rail rated 200 kg along a long assembly area, with a Japanese-made ENDO pneumatic hoist hanging from it. The hoist holds parts at any height so the operator can line up the spot before lowering, and a light push along the low-friction rail carries each part to the right station.

An assembly line needs to raise and lower parts continuously across a long stretch of the plant. Doing it by hand leaves each placement slightly off, while pulling a cart wastes time walking back and forth.

FullSharp installs an overhead aluminum rail running the length of the work area and hangs an ENDO pneumatic hoist from it. The hoist holds the load suspended at any height, so a light push along the rail sends the part straight to the right station.

Overhead Aluminum Rail with ENDO Pneumatic Hoist

Overhead aluminum rail with ENDO pneumatic hoist installed along the production line inside the plant.

Equipment Installed

Aluminum rail: aluminum rail suspended from the ceiling with threaded rods, lightweight enough to add little load to the roof structure.
ENDO pneumatic hoist: Japanese-made, powered by compressed air, smooth and free of electrical sparking.
Rail trolley: wheels running inside the aluminum rail, moved along the entire line with one hand.
Suspension and anchoring set: threaded rods and brackets sized to the actual column spacing and ceiling height.

Key Specifications

Rail Line Load Capacity200 kg
Hoist TypeENDO Pneumatic

Benefits for Your Facility

Light, Smooth Handling

The low-friction aluminum rail lets one hand push the load smoothly along the line.

Pneumatic Safety

No electric motor at the lifting head, suiting areas that need to limit sparking.

Holds Position Precisely

The hoist keeps the load in place when released, letting the operator line up the spot before lowering.

Actual Installation Photos

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Suitable Applications

Component assembly lines
Material feed stations for machining equipment
Medium-heavy product packaging workshops
End-of-line quality inspection areas

Frequently asked questions

Why use aluminum rail for an overhead line?

Aluminum rail is light, adds little load to the roof structure and has low friction, so one hand pushes the load along the whole line.

Is a pneumatic hoist suitable where sparks must be limited?

Yes. There is no electric motor at the lifting head, which suits areas that need to limit sparking. The ENDO hoist runs on compressed air and stays smooth through the stroke.

How accurate is placement with an air hoist?

The hoist holds the load in place when released, so the operator can line up the position before lowering, instead of each placement being slightly off.

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Installation Consulting for Your Facility

FullSharp surveys the ceiling structure, the length of the line needed, and the load weight before finalizing the aluminum rail profile. We select the ENDO hoist model to match the actual lifting stroke, then install and load-test it.

Overhead Aluminum Rail with ENDO Pneumatic Hoist for Precise Part Placement Along a Line