Behind the Scenes: Making the Mountech System
For years, we ran RAM Mounts, 67 Designs, Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions and a handful of others on our own trucks and SUVs. Every one of them had something we liked - and something we didn’t. There was always a feature from one brand we wished the other had. The phone mount market was crowded, sure, but it became obvious there was still room for a better solution. That gap is what pushed us to build Mountech: a mount that combines the best parts of what already exists while fixing what falls short.
Improving On Designs That Already Work
Bringing Mountech to life meant answering some hard questions. How do you improve on designs that have already proven themselves? Where is the untapped potential? And how does it look doing it? Aesthetics mattered to us from day one. We wanted a mount that performs exceptionally and looks like it belongs in the vehicle. Finding that balance between form and function drove every decision that followed.
Aluminum, Plastic or Carbon Fiber?
Choosing the material was one of the biggest decisions we faced. We weighed aluminum, plastic and carbon fiber against each other, evaluating performance, durability and weight for each. Every option had its trade-offs. In the end, aluminum won on its strength-to-weight ratio - sturdy enough to hold a device steady over rough roads, light enough to not feel like overkill, and able to stand up to whatever environment you put it in.
A Few Done Right, Not a Hundred Done OK
Should we offer an attachment for every possible scenario, or focus on a handful that excel at what they do? We knew simplicity and versatility were what our customers actually wanted. So we struck a balance: a select range of attachments that cover the most common mounting needs, each one built to perform and hold up. We’re starting with the essentials and growing the catalog as we learn how people really use their mounts.
Why We Chose the 1-Inch Ball
Industry standard, on purpose
The attachment interface was another critical call, and we deliberately went with a 1-inch ball. It’s the industry-standard size, which means Mountech plays nicely with other brands’ attachments that use it. We never wanted to lock anyone into Mountech-only accessories. Everyone’s setup is different, and the 1-inch ball lets you keep using the holders you already trust while getting the performance and reliability of a Mountech base and arm underneath them.
See it in action: the SpinLok™ 1-inch ball mount.
Research. Prototype. Test. Repeat.
None of this came together in one pass. Throughout development we researched, prototyped and tested - then went back and did it again. We put mounts in front of real users, listened to their feedback and used it to refine the designs further. It was a cycle of continuous improvement driven by one commitment: deliver a mount that exceeds expectations.
Mountech wasn’t about reinventing the wheel. It was about curating the best of the competition and refining it into something better.
We took on the hard questions - how to improve proven designs, where to find room for enhancement, what looks right, which material holds up, and which attachments matter - and answered them with attention to detail at every step. The result is a mount with exceptional performance, real versatility and an aesthetic that earns its place. Mountech is the product of our relentless pursuit of a better mounting solution, and we’re proud to put it in your vehicle.
See what we built
Bases, arms & holders built around a 1-inch ball that stays exactly where you put it.
