Material Handling Equipment

Materials handling can be defined as the

art and science of conveying, elevating,
positioning, transporting, packaging and
storing of materials regardless of size,
form and weight which affect a saving in
money, time and place.
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Fig: Classification of Materials Handling Equipment According to Design Features

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 Selection of the Proper Equipment
Various Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) can
perform the same operation.
The following sequence of steps is a recommended
approach for solving materials handling problems:
Identify and define the problem.
Collect relevant data.
Analyze the data.
Evaluate alternative
Choose the preferred solution.
Apply the solution