What are the Different Types of Material Handling Equipment?
Material handling equipment forms an essential part of a wide range of industries, from warehousing and construction to agriculture and mining. These versatile machines streamline various tasks, expedite processes, and improve productivity.
Types of Material Handling Equipment
Material handling equipment can be categorized into four broad types: storage and handling equipment, engineered systems, industrial trucks, and bulk material handling.
Storage and Handling Equipment
These are static systems used for holding or buffering materials over a period. This category includes shelving, pallets, bins and drawers, racks (cantilever & multi-tier), stacking frames, etc. They optimize space usage and keep things organized.
Engineered Systems
Engineered systems comprise automated machinery, working together to facilitate the storage and transportation of goods. Major examples include conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and robotic delivery systems. They enhance efficiency in storage management.
Industrial Trucks
Industrial trucks encompass vehicles leveraged to move materials within a facility or across locations. Forklifts, hand-operated trucks (pallet jacks), and side-loaders are prominent examples. These instrumental pieces of equipment aid in transporting heavy goods with less physical effort.
Bulk Material Handling Equipment
Bulk material handling equipment is designed for processing large quantities of goods in loose form—like minerals or food grains that are to be packaged later. These include grain elevators, conveyor belts, stackers/reclaimers loaders/unloaders—which make processing easier.
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