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Industrial KUKA Robots for palletizing - an example of an engineered system Material handling equipment is all equipment that relates to the movement, storage, control and protection of materials, goods and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. Material handling equipment is the mechanical equipment involved in the complete system[1]. Material handling equipment is generally separated into four main categories: storage and handling equipment, engineered systems, industrial trucks, and bulk material handling.
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1 Ways in which material handling equipment can improve efficiency 2 Types of material handling equipment o 2.1 Storage and handling equipment o 2.2 Engineered systems o 2.3 Industrial trucks o 2.4 Bulk material handling 3 See also 4 References 5 External links
Bulk material handling equipment is used to move and store bulk materials such as ore, liquids, and cereals. This equipment is often seen on farms, mines, shipyards and refineries. This category is also explained in Bulk material handling.