Types of Material Handling Equipment

Types of Material Handling Equipment

Introduction

Material handling equipment is mechanical equipment used for the movement, storage. Material handling systems are required for assembly lines, transfer lines, etc. used in special purpose machines integrated with stackers, feeders, turntables, and so on.

It is very important and routinely required in the industry for material handling from one point to another. Everything that deals with transportation, storage and management at all stages of material handling can be classified as material handling equipment.

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Main Categories Of Material Handling Equipment • Bulk material handling • Engineered systems • Industrial trucks • Storage and handling equipment

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Bulk Material Handling Equipment Bulk material handling equipment is used to transport, process and package bulk materials such as powder bulk solids before they are sold or shipped. There are several types of bulk material handling systems, which are distinguished by the type of application used and the type of material they can handle.

These applications may include: • Food processing • Pharmaceuticals fabrication • Plastic manufacturing • Transporting personal care components and more…

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Engineered Systems Engineering systems are typically automated systems. These systems are typically created in various units. Once integrated, storage and transportation are possible.

A best example of a engineering systems is an automated storage and retrieval system, which is a large automated organization structure involving racks, aisles and shelves accessible by a “shuttle” system of retrieval. The shuttle system can be a mechanized cherry picker that can be used by the operator, or it can perform fully automated functions to quickly locate the storage item and quickly search for other uses.

Types of engineered systems • Automated guided vehicles • Conveyor systems • Robotic delivery systems

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Industrial Trucks Industrial trucks refer to a wide variety of goods and vehicles used to transport materials and products when material handling. These transport devices may include small hand-held trucks, pallet jacks, and various types of forklifts. These trucks have a variety of characteristics suitable for various operations. Some trucks have a flat surface, such as a forklift, that can be forked or lifted, and some trucks require extra equipment. Trucks can be manual or power lifts and can be walked or driven, so you have to drive manually or in a truck.

There are many types of industrial trucks: • Hand trucks • Pallet jacks • Pallet trucks • Walkie stackers • Platform trucks

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Storage And Handling Equipment Storage equipment is usually limited to non-automated examples grouped into engineering systems. Storage equipment is used to store or cushion materials at "downtime" or non-delivery time. This period may represent a temporary hold for stock accumulation during long-term shipment or long-term accumulation. Most storage equipment means a pallet, shelf, or rack that can be stacked systematically for transportation or consumption.

Types of storage and handling equipment • Drive-through or drive-in racks • Pallet racks • Push-back racks • Shelving • Sliding racks • Stacking frames

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